September 15.th, 2022
Hearing - NOU 2022:1 Cruise traffic in Norwegian waters and adjacent sea areas
Hearing document from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment for our passengers and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. CLIA members prides itself for meeting, and in many cases surpassing international standards and welcome innovation, best practices and improvements that can be made towards better emergency preparedness that address the challenges of operating in all waters.
As such, CLIA has reviewed the ministerial report on Cruise Traffic in Norwegian Waters and Adjacent Sea Areas. CLIA supports the intent of the report but encourages Norway to work closely with the International Maritime Organization before adopting new requirements that may already be addressed by international standards. Deviation from such international standards make it difficult to operate a global operation which is a defining characteristic for most commercial operations in the maritime industry. Many of the initiatives proposed by the ministerial report are already addressed by international conventions and standards set forth by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ( MARPOL ) , International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), regulations addressing cruise ship Safe Return to Port (SRTP), and many other international standards.
Our members appreciate opportunities to work closely with the port authorities to enhance safety, security, sustainability, and environmental protection. Our members maintain and exercise a variety of response plans. CLIA is willing to facilitate ship visits, meetings, or tabletop or full-scale exercises with your agencies with a goal of familiarizing authorities on cruise ship emergency response and cultivate local relationships with authorities that may be involved in those responses.
CLIA and our members are committed to provide any additional information and to cooperate with Norwegian authorities on this important issue.
Marie-Caroline Laurent
Director General CLIA, Europe
About the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – One Industry, One Voice
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. The association has 15 offices globally with representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment for our passengers and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. The CLIA Community is comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports and destinations, ship development, suppliers, and business services. The organization’s mission is to be the unified global organization that helps its members succeed by advocating, educating, and promoting for the common interests of the cruise community.
Hearing - NOU 2022:1 Cruise traffic in Norwegian waters and adjacent sea areas
Hearing document from Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment for our passengers and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. CLIA members prides itself for meeting, and in many cases surpassing international standards and welcome innovation, best practices and improvements that can be made towards better emergency preparedness that address the challenges of operating in all waters.
As such, CLIA has reviewed the ministerial report on Cruise Traffic in Norwegian Waters and Adjacent Sea Areas. CLIA supports the intent of the report but encourages Norway to work closely with the International Maritime Organization before adopting new requirements that may already be addressed by international standards. Deviation from such international standards make it difficult to operate a global operation which is a defining characteristic for most commercial operations in the maritime industry. Many of the initiatives proposed by the ministerial report are already addressed by international conventions and standards set forth by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships ( MARPOL ) , International Code for Ships Operating in Polar Waters (Polar Code), regulations addressing cruise ship Safe Return to Port (SRTP), and many other international standards.
Our members appreciate opportunities to work closely with the port authorities to enhance safety, security, sustainability, and environmental protection. Our members maintain and exercise a variety of response plans. CLIA is willing to facilitate ship visits, meetings, or tabletop or full-scale exercises with your agencies with a goal of familiarizing authorities on cruise ship emergency response and cultivate local relationships with authorities that may be involved in those responses.
CLIA and our members are committed to provide any additional information and to cooperate with Norwegian authorities on this important issue.
Marie-Caroline Laurent
Director General CLIA, Europe
About the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) – One Industry, One Voice
The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. The association has 15 offices globally with representation in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. CLIA supports policies and practices that foster a safe, secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment for our passengers and is dedicated to promoting the cruise travel experience. The CLIA Community is comprised of the world’s most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including ports and destinations, ship development, suppliers, and business services. The organization’s mission is to be the unified global organization that helps its members succeed by advocating, educating, and promoting for the common interests of the cruise community.