In Rostock, Germany, climate activists prevented the cruise ship “Aida Diva” from sailing. The group “Smash Cruiseshit” criticized cruise tourism as harmful to the climate, and companies should be held accountable.
A police spokeswoman confirmed on Saturday that several people had been on the water and rolled out a poster. The activists also attached banners directly to the ship. On one, they called for “sea rescue in the Mediterranean instead of luxury ships in every sea.” In addition, an activist climbed onto a lantern at the cruise terminal. The group “Smash Cruiseshit” posted photos and videos of the campaign on Twitter. They had come to the harbor in canoes and inflatables.
The ship “Aida Diva” arrived in Rostock-Warnemünde on Saturday morning and was expected in Stockholm on Monday evening. According to the port, the departure was scheduled for Saturday evening at 6 p.m., the ship could actually leave two hours later. According to a spokeswoman for Aida Cruises, the delay can be made up because a day at sea is planned for Sunday, among other things. Rostock-Warnemünde is an important cruise port, with more than 130 ships expected this year. The shipping company Aida Cruises is also located in the same city.
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In a statement, the activists criticized cruise tourism as harmful to the climate. On social media, they justified this with liquefied gas and fuel cells. Luxury liners are said to pollute the seas and “push massive amounts of CO₂ into the atmosphere.” Not even the company’s technical efforts would change that.
Other ways to recover are needed, the cruise lines should be held responsible for ecological damage, among other things. Passers-by were reportedly threatened with death during the action.
Source: Krone
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