California Aims to Clear the Air Around Cruise Ships
Copley News Service reports that air quality regulators have doused trash fires on cruise ships traversing the California coast. By unanimous vote Thursday, the California Air Resources Board adopted rules to implement legislation that bars cruise ships from burning refuse within 3 miles of shore. In doing so, smog fighters also signaled their intention to take up similar regulations for many other vessels, including mammoth cargo ships, tankers and military carriers based in San Diego. Cruise ships are a big part of the California waterfront economy, making 652 stops, including 361 at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Port calls could increase 25 percent over the next decade, state officials estimate.
Jerry Martin Now Martin Flory Group
Jerry Martin Associates, the 41-year-old marine and outdoor industry PR firm, has changed its name to Martin Flory Group, according to company president and owner Laura Martin. The purpose of the company remains unchanged - Martin Flory Group provides editorial material to media outlets worldwide on behalf of its clients. The company is a long-standing member of NMMA, BWI, OWAA, MOAA and NMEA. It also currently manages NMRA and handles the association's publicity.