This report has been drafted by an international working group (WG 152) set up by PIANC in 2012. The objective of the work was to provide a guideline for the functional design of cruise terminals, by reviewing the current state of the art of the needs of modern cruise ships and evaluating the ship/port interface and the port facilities involved in cruise traffic. This document embodies a flexible design approach so that terminals can be adapted to the various current and future needs of cruise companies.
rnrnPIANC Working Group 152 has prepared this document to provide technical guidelines for assisting the development of cruise port facilities. Based on the newest trends in cruise ships and the industry in general, the document covers all areas involved in the operation of a cruise ship: waterside drivers, apron area, terminal building and ground transportation area. In view of the importance to the cruise industry of port security and operational and financial aspects, special emphasis has been laid these two topics.
rnrnThe Terms of Reference for WG 152 were laid down by the Maritime Commission of PIANC and can be summarised as follows:rn
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- The cruise industry has experienced incredible growth over the past decade. There has been an increase in the number of cruise shipping lines, in their fleets (in the number and size of the ships) and more and more ports are interested in joining this industry. Those already involved must be constantly updated to meet the cruise lines? needs and follow new trends. In this evolving market context it is fundamental that port development can be carefully planned, with specific up-to-date cruise terminals and other cruise berthing facilities.rn
- The report is the result of a thorough investigation of the functional design of cruise terminals and facilities (home and transit terminals), modern cruise ship design features, port security related issues and aspects related to port logistics (where there is a large number of passengers).rn
- The approach used has included a preliminary audit phase, technical visits to cruise terminals, comparison of experiences, rules and regulations and best practices.rn
- Members of the group represent various disciplines: port facility managers, port terminal/facility designers, port security experts and cruise-line managers.rn
- The report is useful to countries in transition with a significant tourist attraction capability.rn
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