THE Bahamas National Trust yesterday criticised Norwegian Cruise Lines for violating the country’s environmental laws after it was revealed the vessel had dumped waste into Bahamian waters. “The news of another incident of dumping by a cruise line is a matter of great concern to the Bahamas National Trust (BNT),” BNT said in a press statement. “The report that Norwegian Cruise Lines has been involved in an incident of dumping is a reminder of the importance of BNT’s mission.” Declaring that “all environmental offenders should be held accountable”, the non-governmental organisation said it remains committed to preserving the country’s natural marine resources. “The cruise line industry must get the message that poor practices that damage our environment cannot be tolerated,” said BNT Executive Director Eric Carey.

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