domingo, 22 de setembro de 2013

Venice protests against great cruises

This weekend was provided for the passage of more than 13 large ships in front of the famous St. Mark's Square.

The protesters don't want the pond becomes a dual carriageway for cruises and fear that happens an accident similar to the wreck of the Costa Concordia, last year in Tuscany and that killed 32 people.

Filippo Olivetti, cruise Venice Committee warns that the situations are different. '' The accident of the Costa Concordia occurred in open sea, under conditions other than those from a port of a pond like Venice, which has low waters. Vessels must navigate a very narrow line ", informs.

One of the protesters considers that "the solution is to change this model. Let the lagoon cruises only compatible with the needs of the city and citizens. The others are out! "exclaims.

The protests are not circunscreveram to the lagoon of Venice and spread to the city's airport.

The City Council announced on Friday, which aims to strengthen control in the large lagoon cruises in traffic.

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