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Vancouver lets cruise ships plug in




(09/01/09 08:38:32)

Link: CBC News Vancouver, British Columbia, has joined Juneau and Seattle as the only cruise ports in the world that let ships plug into the city power grid. That lets the crew cut the diesel engines while they're docked and helps clear the air of emissions. Vancouver is a popular starting point for cruises into Alaska waters.

 


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