Overview
OVATION SEABOURN CRUISES IMO #9764958 is a cruise ship operating from the Port of Miami in Florida, United States. It handles passenger and cargo operations under IMO MARPOL regulations.
OVATION SEABOURN CRUISES IMO #9764958 is a cruise ship registered at the Port of Miami in Dade County, Florida, United States. As a harbour facility, it serves as a key hub for passenger embarkation and cargo handling in the Caribbean and beyond. The vessel operates under the regulatory framework of the IMO MARPOL Convention, including Annex IV for sewage and Annex V for garbage management. The Port of Miami is a major cruise port with advanced waste reception facilities compliant with US EPA VGP and NPDES permits for shoreside operations. This facility plays a significant role in Miami's tourism and maritime economy, supporting thousands of jobs and connecting the region to global cruise itineraries. Its environmental management includes stormwater controls and oil-water separation systems to protect the adjacent Biscayne Bay ecosystem.
Environmental context
The Port of Miami is located in a sensitive coastal environment adjacent to Biscayne Bay, a vital estuarine habitat. Cruise operations generate waste streams including sewage, graywater, and ballast water, which require careful management under MARPOL and US regulations. Stormwater runoff from port activities is controlled to prevent pollution of the bay's coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Frequently asked questions
It is located at the Port of Miami, 1015 North America Way, Miami, Florida 33132, United States.
It is a cruise ship operating as a harbour facility for passenger and cargo operations.
The vessel must comply with the IMO MARPOL Convention (Annexes IV and V) and US EPA VGP for discharges, as well as NPDES permits for shoreside operations.
The port has waste reception facilities for sewage, graywater, and garbage, and implements stormwater management and oil-water separation to protect Biscayne Bay.
Located near sensitive coastal habitats, the facility must manage waste and runoff to prevent pollution of Biscayne Bay's coral reefs and seagrass beds.
Other Harbour plants in United States · 6 nearby