Tagged: Vancouver

The impacts of a potential cruise ship terminal at Roberts Bank has to be examined together with the proposed Terminal 2 container terminal expansion. That’s what Against Port Expansion’s (APE) Roger Emsley is demanding as the Port of Vancouver considers the possibility of adding another cruise ship facility in either Delta or Richmond. (delta-optimist.com)

The final cruise ship set to sail during the 2017 season will depart from Vancouver tomorrow (Dec. 16), marking the end of the 31st consecutive cruise season at Canada Place terminal at the Port of Vancouver. (more…)

A top official in the cruise line industry is warning Vancouver may soon be unable to accommodate the growing tourism demand without investing in its facilities. (cbc.ca)

Three Nicaraguan crew members arrested on a cruise ship docked at Canada Place last week are now being deported under the transnational crime provision of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Federal officials allege they smuggled Colombian cocaine to Canada while muling for a cartel. (bc.ctvnews.ca)

The 2017 cruise season officially kicks off on April 10 at the Port of Vancouver with the arrival of the Star Princess at Canada Place cruise terminal. Approximately 840,000 cruise passengers on 237 vessel visits are expected in Vancouver this year, a two per cent increase in passenger volume over 2016. (more…)

Today, May 2, 2016, marks the 30th anniversary of Canada Place in Vancouver. Thirty years ago, Expo 86 welcomed the world to Vancouver with its opening ceremony, launching a world fair in the port city of Vancouver. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Port Metro Vancouver’s 2016 cruise season officially kicks off today (April 4) with the arrival of the Star Princess at Canada Place. Vancouver expects to welcome approximately 830,000 passengers on 228 calls.

For the third year in a row, Port Metro Vancouver has been ranked among Corporate Knights’ 2016 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

The last cruise ship of the 2015 season for the Port of Vancouver, the Ruby Princess, will depart Canada Place today (Dec. 15), marking the end of an extended cruise season. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Port Metro Vancouver, with support from the University of Victoria’s Ocean Networks Canada and JASCO Applied Sciences, has deployed a hydrophone listening station that will monitor underwater vessel noise in the Strait of Georgia. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Port Metro Vancouver has announced an extension of it shore power to container terminals to reduce emissions and noise. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Port Metro Vancouver, in collaboration with the Vancouver Airport Authority, unveiled 10 BorderXpress Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks at the Canada Place Cruise Terminal. (more…)

The carcass of a dead fin whale has washed up in Burrard Inlet next to downtown Vancouver, and officials inspecting the young male whale said it was struck by a cruise ship. (cbc.ca)

Port Metro Vancouver is proud to honour 12 shipping and four cruise lines with a Blue Circle Award for 2014. The Blue Circle Awards recognize marine carriers with the highest rate of participation in Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Port Metro Vancouver has ranked among Corporate Knights’ 2015 Future 40 Responsible Corporate Leaders in Canada. The methodology for the ranking takes into account 12 key performance indicators covering management of resources, employees and finances. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

The first cruise ship of the 2015 season will depart Port Metro Vancouver this weekend on back-to-back trips between Vancouver and Hawaii for the first time, bringing an earlier-than-usual start to the 2015 Canada Place cruise season. (cruiseindustrynews.com)