DEC reports falling cruise-ship exceedances, details inspection program and fees; penalties since 2018 totaled $495,187 DEC directors Jason Olds and Jean McCabe updated a legislative subcommittee on Feb. 19 about cruise-ship monitoring using EPA Method 9, inspection practices (twice-yearly boardings), a tiered per-voyage fee structure and a record year of observations in 2025; McCabe said penalties since FY2018 totaled $495,187.

Alaska's cruise ship compliance efforts are showing promising results, with a significant drop in emissions violations and a robust inspection program in place.

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