An analysis by sustainable transport group Transport & Environment reveals that Carnival Corporation, the world’s largest luxury cruise operator, emitted nearly 10 times more sulfur oxides (SOX) in European seas than all 260 million European cars in 2017.
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The first stopover of Holland America Line's 'Zaandam' was marked on board today, with the usual welcome ceremony between the ship's commander and a group of port community entities, including the chairman of the Board of Directors of APRAM, S.A.
Carrying 3,811 passengers and 1,485 crew members, cruise liner 'Anthem of the Seas' docked in Funchal harbour this morning.
Yesterday, the Liberal-Madeira Initiative (IL-M), addressed the issue of the future expansion of the Port of Funchal, namely the proposed increase in size of Pontinha by 400 metres, will cost in the region of 200 million euros.
TFalcon Madeira have won the tender to provide pest control services at the Port of Funchal. The contract is for 36 months, and will concentrate on the ever increasing gull population at the port.
The Navy, in conjunction with the Funchal Maritime Search and Rescue coordination sub-centre, the captain of the Port of Funchal and the Regional Civil Protection Service, this morning rescued a crew member from a fishing vessel located 8 nautical miles south of Câmara de Lobos. According to the Navy the victim, a 57-year-old man, had deep cuts to his face made by a hook.
The 'Wheels' mega-yacht docked at this afternoon (3rd of June) at 4:16 pm in the Port of Funchal, marking a new phase in the island's post-lockdown recovery.