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SEA
LOGISTICS OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT
RETURN TO DESTINATION
Protection of water resources
Water is one of themost precious natural
resources, increasingly under threat
from the effects of climate change,
industry and development. Ensuring an
adequate supply and quality of water –
something which cannot be taken for
granted in many parts of the world – is
a precondition for sustainable economic
growth and social welfare. Responsible
water management has always been one
of Costa Cruises’ top priorities.
SUPPLY CRITERIA AND
MANAGEMENT OF CONSUMPTION
Most the water on the ships for human
use is produced on board by means of
special desalination plants.
The percentage of water generated on
boardfromseawatervariesconsiderably
from ship to ship depending on a range
of factors such as the itinerary, cruising
speed, sea and weather conditions,
and the type of equipment on board.
In 2015, 69% of the water used was
produced in this way, up from 62% the
previous year (a 7% increase).
The rest of the water used on board
is supplied at the ports of call; the
choice of locations is based on
continuous mapping of water
sources
in the different geographical
areas of operation around the world
and Costa arranges its supplies so
that water is bunkered in ports of call