Environmental impact of cruise ships on air quality in port areas
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Keywords
Port ; Docks ; Waste management ; Air pollution ; Cruise ships ; Marine pollution ; Environmental impactAbstract
The cruise ship industry has become a well-established sector and each year, the
number of cruise ship passengers rises steadily. As a result, pollution is increasing,
not only in the marine environment but also in the air and the surrounding port areas.
This thesis delves into the multifaceted issue of air pollution and its ecological and
health consequences stemming from the operations of cruise ships in port and dock
areas. In recent years, the rapid expansion of the cruise industry has raised concerns
about its environmental footprint, prompting the need for comprehensive research in
this domain. This thesis is an attempt to investigate the extent of pollution generated
by cruise ship activities with emphasis on air emissions & pollution, assess their
environmental and public health impacts, and evaluate potential mitigation strategies.
First, the factors that can be considered to cause environmental impact will be listed.
Secondly, the scope and the literature review of the thesis will be analyzed, followed
by a discussion summarizing the findings from the reviewed bibliography.
Subsequently, the case of the Port of Southampton is analyzed, presenting the air
emissions produced by cruise ships and the air pollution caused in the port area. In the
final chapter, potential solutions to address the problem will be proposed. Ultimately,
the thesis sheds light on the urgent need for a more sustainable approach to cruise ship
operations in port and dock areas.