Why do cargo ships say no smoking?


Why do cargo ships say no smoking? Nearly all fires, which have happened due smoking , could have been avoided. In all cases, smoking is only permitted at the discretion of the Master. Local terminal and port regulations concerning smoking must also be strictly enforced. Failure to obey these instructions may result in fire or explosion.


Can you smoke on a Celebrity cruise ship?

For the comfort and enjoyment of our guests, our Celebrity ships are non-smoking. Hookahs and other types of water pipes are prohibited from use under this non-smoking designation. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom or on any stateroom balcony. This applies to all stateroom categories onboard.


Can you smoke on the balcony of a ship?

Smoking is not permitted in cabins, on cabin balconies or in public rooms, but will be permitted in designated areas of the open deck. Electronic cigarettes, including those which do not emit smoke, can be used in designated smoking areas only.


Why is smoking no longer allowed on planes?

Before the ban, lighting and smoking a cigarette on a plane was akin to ordering a drink and all part of the air travel experience. When the smoking ban became law, it was seen as a critical step in helping to improve public health by limiting people's exposure to secondhand smoke.


What happens if you get caught smoking on cruise balcony?

If you are caught smoking outside in a nonsmoking area, you will be asked to move to a smoking area. If caught smoking in your cabin or cabin balcony, you will be told to stop and charged a cleaning fee (typically $200 to $250). If you continue to break the rule, you may be forcibly removed from the ship.