Alaska Cruises Can't Meet Proposed Pollution Limits

The cruise industry is not happy with the new pollution limits for ships that could go in effect in Alaska later this year.

The Juneau Empire today reports an industry representative told a public hearing that more than half of the cruise vessels operating in the state would not be able to meet new limits for the pollutant ammonia that are part of proposed wastewater rules for 2010.

The news outlet says Alaska Cruise Association consultant Mike Tibbles argued the limits are too strict in general and there's not enough time for the industry to comply before the start of the Alaska season in a few months.

Source: USA Today Cruise Log