Maggy
@mswnola.bsky.social
Crafting animal lover in Portland, Maine
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“Just like cruise ship are breeding grounds for viruses, they breed exploitation, rape, and lawlessnes.”
@maineusa.bsky.social
Ships fly foreign flags to benefit from lower taxes and looser regulations, and sail across international jurisdictions.
#cruiseships #flagsofconvenience
@maineusa.bsky.social
Ships fly foreign flags to benefit from lower taxes and looser regulations, and sail across international jurisdictions.
#cruiseships #flagsofconvenience
For Victims of Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships, Justice Can Be Elusive
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“Just like cruise ship are breeding grounds for viruses, they breed exploitation, rape, and lawlessnes.”
@maineusa.bsky.social
Ships fly foreign flags to benefit from lower taxes and looser regulations, and sail across international jurisdictions.
#cruiseships #flagsofconvenience
@maineusa.bsky.social
Ships fly foreign flags to benefit from lower taxes and looser regulations, and sail across international jurisdictions.
#cruiseships #flagsofconvenience
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3 ships before the 2025 cruise ship season in Portland is over.
What did we gain?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Congestion
Norovirus outbreak
Revenue without any calculation of direct costs or environmental harm.
If you are concerned about the impacts of cruise tourism in Portland, join us!
What did we gain?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Congestion
Norovirus outbreak
Revenue without any calculation of direct costs or environmental harm.
If you are concerned about the impacts of cruise tourism in Portland, join us!
November 4, 2025 at 12:27 PM
3 ships before the 2025 cruise ship season in Portland is over.
What did we gain?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Congestion
Norovirus outbreak
Revenue without any calculation of direct costs or environmental harm.
If you are concerned about the impacts of cruise tourism in Portland, join us!
What did we gain?
Air pollution
Water pollution
Congestion
Norovirus outbreak
Revenue without any calculation of direct costs or environmental harm.
If you are concerned about the impacts of cruise tourism in Portland, join us!
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Give Right Whales Room
North Atlantic right whales are on the move along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. If seen, remember that approaching a right whale closer than 500 yards is a violation of federal law.
We’re talking to you Princess ⚠️
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
North Atlantic right whales are on the move along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. If seen, remember that approaching a right whale closer than 500 yards is a violation of federal law.
We’re talking to you Princess ⚠️
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
October 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Give Right Whales Room
North Atlantic right whales are on the move along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. If seen, remember that approaching a right whale closer than 500 yards is a violation of federal law.
We’re talking to you Princess ⚠️
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
North Atlantic right whales are on the move along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. If seen, remember that approaching a right whale closer than 500 yards is a violation of federal law.
We’re talking to you Princess ⚠️
www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/end...
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What’s wrong with this picture?
Take a serene harbor, thriving with marine life, and stick in a 93,000 ton super-emitting pollution machine.
Join us at Portland Cruise Control to look at all environmental impacts of cruise ships & find solutions.
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/scrubber-was...
Take a serene harbor, thriving with marine life, and stick in a 93,000 ton super-emitting pollution machine.
Join us at Portland Cruise Control to look at all environmental impacts of cruise ships & find solutions.
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/scrubber-was...
October 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
What’s wrong with this picture?
Take a serene harbor, thriving with marine life, and stick in a 93,000 ton super-emitting pollution machine.
Join us at Portland Cruise Control to look at all environmental impacts of cruise ships & find solutions.
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/scrubber-was...
Take a serene harbor, thriving with marine life, and stick in a 93,000 ton super-emitting pollution machine.
Join us at Portland Cruise Control to look at all environmental impacts of cruise ships & find solutions.
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/scrubber-was...
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The Insignia cruise ship has reported almost 12% of their passengers sick with Norovirus.
4 x more than the required reporting by CDC.
The ship arrives in Portland on 10/26
Is anyone going to warn the residents? People who work in the Old Port?
Why are we subjected to pollution & disease?
4 x more than the required reporting by CDC.
The ship arrives in Portland on 10/26
Is anyone going to warn the residents? People who work in the Old Port?
Why are we subjected to pollution & disease?
Norovirus Outbreak Hits Oceania Ship, Dozens Ill
Oceania Cruises’ Oceania Insignia reports 74 sick passengers and one crew member during 10-day Caribbean itinerary.
www.cruisehive.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Insignia cruise ship has reported almost 12% of their passengers sick with Norovirus.
4 x more than the required reporting by CDC.
The ship arrives in Portland on 10/26
Is anyone going to warn the residents? People who work in the Old Port?
Why are we subjected to pollution & disease?
4 x more than the required reporting by CDC.
The ship arrives in Portland on 10/26
Is anyone going to warn the residents? People who work in the Old Port?
Why are we subjected to pollution & disease?
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I guess they don’t think the images of Trump tearing apart the WH and grounds are helpful to them.
October 21, 2025 at 11:28 AM
I guess they don’t think the images of Trump tearing apart the WH and grounds are helpful to them.
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The Enchanted Princess in Portland today hits the trifecta:
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
USCG claims cruise ships are “exempt” from the regulation that prohibits horns from being used as entertainment. We’re waiting to see the CFR #. If it doesn’t exist, the ship is in violation.
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
USCG claims cruise ships are “exempt” from the regulation that prohibits horns from being used as entertainment. We’re waiting to see the CFR #. If it doesn’t exist, the ship is in violation.
October 21, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Enchanted Princess in Portland today hits the trifecta:
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
USCG claims cruise ships are “exempt” from the regulation that prohibits horns from being used as entertainment. We’re waiting to see the CFR #. If it doesn’t exist, the ship is in violation.
Air pollution
Water pollution
Noise pollution
USCG claims cruise ships are “exempt” from the regulation that prohibits horns from being used as entertainment. We’re waiting to see the CFR #. If it doesn’t exist, the ship is in violation.
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“…the land, the air, and the water are not ours to use without thought. They are ours to protect.
We are not owners. We are stewards. And together, we can take meaningful action.
That is why we are working with advocates to explore a ban on cruise ship scrubbers.”
Councilor Ali, Portland, Maine
We are not owners. We are stewards. And together, we can take meaningful action.
That is why we are working with advocates to explore a ban on cruise ship scrubbers.”
Councilor Ali, Portland, Maine
October 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
“…the land, the air, and the water are not ours to use without thought. They are ours to protect.
We are not owners. We are stewards. And together, we can take meaningful action.
That is why we are working with advocates to explore a ban on cruise ship scrubbers.”
Councilor Ali, Portland, Maine
We are not owners. We are stewards. And together, we can take meaningful action.
That is why we are working with advocates to explore a ban on cruise ship scrubbers.”
Councilor Ali, Portland, Maine
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This is our bay.
This is what cruise ships destroy.
Portland ⚓️ Maine
This is what cruise ships destroy.
Portland ⚓️ Maine
October 12, 2025 at 12:03 PM
This is our bay.
This is what cruise ships destroy.
Portland ⚓️ Maine
This is what cruise ships destroy.
Portland ⚓️ Maine
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A triple-whammy in Portland today!
3 cruise ships all idling, spewing exhaust for hours. How ironic that there is a 5 minute idling restriction in Portland but not for cruise ships. They are exempt. Why?
Join us at PCC so we can work together to get answers:
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
#Maine
3 cruise ships all idling, spewing exhaust for hours. How ironic that there is a 5 minute idling restriction in Portland but not for cruise ships. They are exempt. Why?
Join us at PCC so we can work together to get answers:
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
#Maine
October 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
A triple-whammy in Portland today!
3 cruise ships all idling, spewing exhaust for hours. How ironic that there is a 5 minute idling restriction in Portland but not for cruise ships. They are exempt. Why?
Join us at PCC so we can work together to get answers:
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
#Maine
3 cruise ships all idling, spewing exhaust for hours. How ironic that there is a 5 minute idling restriction in Portland but not for cruise ships. They are exempt. Why?
Join us at PCC so we can work together to get answers:
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
#Maine
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This is not sustainable.
The Norwegian Getaway leaving Portland, good riddance. Go away.
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
The Norwegian Getaway leaving Portland, good riddance. Go away.
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
September 30, 2025 at 11:46 PM
This is not sustainable.
The Norwegian Getaway leaving Portland, good riddance. Go away.
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
The Norwegian Getaway leaving Portland, good riddance. Go away.
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
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Today in Casco Bay we’re invaded by the hulking Norwegian Aqua cruise ship.
Between 2010 and 2021, six different NCL ships traveled to Alaska and Alaskan authorities cited five ships with a total of 33 water quality violations.
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
Between 2010 and 2021, six different NCL ships traveled to Alaska and Alaskan authorities cited five ships with a total of 33 water quality violations.
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Today in Casco Bay we’re invaded by the hulking Norwegian Aqua cruise ship.
Between 2010 and 2021, six different NCL ships traveled to Alaska and Alaskan authorities cited five ships with a total of 33 water quality violations.
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
Between 2010 and 2021, six different NCL ships traveled to Alaska and Alaskan authorities cited five ships with a total of 33 water quality violations.
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
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September 23, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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There will be massive cruise ships in our harbor all week.
What damage are they doing to the water of Casco Bay?
How many micro organisms that are vital to the food web are destroyed when they are forced through the scrubber’s sulphuric acid bath?
#Portland #maine #banscrubbers
#cruiseships
What damage are they doing to the water of Casco Bay?
How many micro organisms that are vital to the food web are destroyed when they are forced through the scrubber’s sulphuric acid bath?
#Portland #maine #banscrubbers
#cruiseships
September 22, 2025 at 11:02 AM
There will be massive cruise ships in our harbor all week.
What damage are they doing to the water of Casco Bay?
How many micro organisms that are vital to the food web are destroyed when they are forced through the scrubber’s sulphuric acid bath?
#Portland #maine #banscrubbers
#cruiseships
What damage are they doing to the water of Casco Bay?
How many micro organisms that are vital to the food web are destroyed when they are forced through the scrubber’s sulphuric acid bath?
#Portland #maine #banscrubbers
#cruiseships
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What should be a beautiful, crisp, serene Sunday morning in our harbor is absolutely destroyed by this monstrosity.
#Portland #Maine #cruiseships
@pinetreeactivism.org
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#Portland #Maine #cruiseships
@pinetreeactivism.org
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
September 21, 2025 at 11:15 AM
What should be a beautiful, crisp, serene Sunday morning in our harbor is absolutely destroyed by this monstrosity.
#Portland #Maine #cruiseships
@pinetreeactivism.org
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
#Portland #Maine #cruiseships
@pinetreeactivism.org
📷 @mswnola.bsky.social
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Portland Cruise Control is a grassroots volunteer organization established to address concerns about the environmental and human impacts of cruise ships in Portland, Maine. Our goal is to research, develop, and implement solutions.
Join us!
#cruiseships
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/about
Join us!
#cruiseships
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/about
About - Portland Cruise Control
Learn about Portland Cruise Control - a grassroots volunteer organization addressing environmental and human impacts of cruise ships in Portland, Maine.
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org
August 26, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Portland Cruise Control is a grassroots volunteer organization established to address concerns about the environmental and human impacts of cruise ships in Portland, Maine. Our goal is to research, develop, and implement solutions.
Join us!
#cruiseships
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/about
Join us!
#cruiseships
portlandcruisecontrolmaine.org/about
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The massive, hulking MS Volendam in Portland today
With over 2,000 people on board, the ship is rated F in Air Pollution Reduction & Water Quality Compliance by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
HFO is cheaper than clean fuel, the cruise companies profit off polluting Portland. #Maine
With over 2,000 people on board, the ship is rated F in Air Pollution Reduction & Water Quality Compliance by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
HFO is cheaper than clean fuel, the cruise companies profit off polluting Portland. #Maine
September 8, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The massive, hulking MS Volendam in Portland today
With over 2,000 people on board, the ship is rated F in Air Pollution Reduction & Water Quality Compliance by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
HFO is cheaper than clean fuel, the cruise companies profit off polluting Portland. #Maine
With over 2,000 people on board, the ship is rated F in Air Pollution Reduction & Water Quality Compliance by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
HFO is cheaper than clean fuel, the cruise companies profit off polluting Portland. #Maine
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The cruise ships in Portland save money by burning a cheap dirty fuel.
Their profit is our pollution.
There will be a Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop on 9/10 at 5 pm on zoom .
Agenda details will be posted 9/9:
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/f...
#Banscrubbers #Portland #Maine
Their profit is our pollution.
There will be a Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop on 9/10 at 5 pm on zoom .
Agenda details will be posted 9/9:
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/f...
#Banscrubbers #Portland #Maine
September 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The cruise ships in Portland save money by burning a cheap dirty fuel.
Their profit is our pollution.
There will be a Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop on 9/10 at 5 pm on zoom .
Agenda details will be posted 9/9:
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/f...
#Banscrubbers #Portland #Maine
Their profit is our pollution.
There will be a Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop on 9/10 at 5 pm on zoom .
Agenda details will be posted 9/9:
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/f...
#Banscrubbers #Portland #Maine
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Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop
September 10
5 pm on zoom
Portland City Council
Sustainability & Transportation Committee
with:
Port Director
DEP air & water
Friends of Casco Bay
CLIA
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/o...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
@pinetreeactivism.org
September 10
5 pm on zoom
Portland City Council
Sustainability & Transportation Committee
with:
Port Director
DEP air & water
Friends of Casco Bay
CLIA
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/o...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
@pinetreeactivism.org
September 7, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Cruise Ship Pollution Workshop
September 10
5 pm on zoom
Portland City Council
Sustainability & Transportation Committee
with:
Port Director
DEP air & water
Friends of Casco Bay
CLIA
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/o...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
@pinetreeactivism.org
September 10
5 pm on zoom
Portland City Council
Sustainability & Transportation Committee
with:
Port Director
DEP air & water
Friends of Casco Bay
CLIA
portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7640/o...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
@pinetreeactivism.org
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The nightmare continues in Portland harbor.
Liberty of the Seas arriving with 6,320 people on board. Almost 10% of the entire city.
The ship received a final score of F in environmental practices from @foeus.bsky.social
foeaction.org/cruise_line/...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
Liberty of the Seas arriving with 6,320 people on board. Almost 10% of the entire city.
The ship received a final score of F in environmental practices from @foeus.bsky.social
foeaction.org/cruise_line/...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
September 7, 2025 at 11:38 AM
The nightmare continues in Portland harbor.
Liberty of the Seas arriving with 6,320 people on board. Almost 10% of the entire city.
The ship received a final score of F in environmental practices from @foeus.bsky.social
foeaction.org/cruise_line/...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
Liberty of the Seas arriving with 6,320 people on board. Almost 10% of the entire city.
The ship received a final score of F in environmental practices from @foeus.bsky.social
foeaction.org/cruise_line/...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
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Norwegian Gem in Portland today.
Spewing black exhaust.
What is the value of clean air?
The ship is rated F by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
Spewing black exhaust.
What is the value of clean air?
The ship is rated F by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
September 3, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Norwegian Gem in Portland today.
Spewing black exhaust.
What is the value of clean air?
The ship is rated F by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
Spewing black exhaust.
What is the value of clean air?
The ship is rated F by @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
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Massive, hulking, and polluting the Norwegian Getaway arrived early this morning into Portland.
With 5,609 people on board the ship has a final F grade from @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
With 5,609 people on board the ship has a final F grade from @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
August 20, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Massive, hulking, and polluting the Norwegian Getaway arrived early this morning into Portland.
With 5,609 people on board the ship has a final F grade from @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
With 5,609 people on board the ship has a final F grade from @foeus.bsky.social
foe.org/cruise-lines...
#cruiseships #Portland #Maine
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15 years since shore power was announced to be built at the Brooklyn terminal … and they still haven’t gotten it right. The ineptitude & disregard for human health & climate has been bewildering - and utterly shameful. 😔
May 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
15 years since shore power was announced to be built at the Brooklyn terminal … and they still haven’t gotten it right. The ineptitude & disregard for human health & climate has been bewildering - and utterly shameful. 😔
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More on MSC Meraviglia's multi-day "wet dock" repair visit to Portland, Maine, in this report:
t.e2ma.net/message/6km2...
t.e2ma.net/message/6km2...
May 16, 2025 at 11:08 PM
More on MSC Meraviglia's multi-day "wet dock" repair visit to Portland, Maine, in this report:
t.e2ma.net/message/6km2...
t.e2ma.net/message/6km2...