Seven major cruise lines face penalties for polluting the air while sailing Alaska waters. The state has issued 18 notices of violation involving 48 instances.
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Six cruise ships release treated sewage into harbors
A dozen cruise ships are allowed to discharge wastewater while anchored or tied up in Alaska ports this summer. Officials and the industry say it’s safe. Critics fear it’s fouling local harbors.
Juneau police arrest suspect in Maryland double homicide
Scott Michael Tomaszewski, 31, was taken into custody without incident on board a cruise ship at about 8 a.m., according to the Juneau Police Department.
Industry forecasts strong tourist season for Alaska
John Binkley, president of Cruise Lines International Association Alaska, says 2015 should be strong year for tourism in the state. But he says challenges may lie ahead.
‘Scrubbers’ to cut cruise ship air pollution
Cruise lines that sail Alaska waters are installing new pollution-control equipment. Scrubbers are aimed at clearing the air — and meeting new regulations. But it’s also dodging some stronger, more expensive measures.
New Hoonah dock could boost tourism numbers
Hoonah’s Icy Strait Point tourist attraction could see more visitors once a new cruise ship dock is built.
Cruise traffic level, but could grow soon
Alaska’s cruise ship season ended last week with a similar number of visitors as in 2013. But the next few years could be different.
Elderly cruise ship passenger dies, no signs of foul play
Juneau police identified the woman as Corrine J. Underwood of Missouri.
Planning underway for Mendenhall Glacier visitor improvements
Proposed changes could highlight link between greenhouse gas emissions and retreating glacier at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center
Cruise ship Volendam to make unexpected stop in Juneau
The Holland America Line ship departed Japan for a stop in Kodiak, but had to divert due to bad weather in the Gulf of Alaska