Safer Cleaner Ships

Imagine THREE large cruise ships a day in Key West — with 3× the impacts to water quality and 3× the overcrowding we see on ship days now. That used to be our reality. The One Ship Policy, passed unanimously in 2022, directs ships away from the Outer Mole and Mallory Dock and establishes a maximum limit of ONE ship per day. Now that the City has lost day-to-day control over the Outer Mole, it is imperative to communicate City policy to the Navy in a timely, respectful, and clear manner. Commissioner Kaufman's resolution does exactly that. We call on all Commissioners and candidates to support this important proposal at Wednesday's meeting. Tell the Commission where you stand here: https://www.safercleanerships.com/july-1-2026

What do YOU want at the Outer Mole? Read our latest newsletter and tell the Navy:

They showed up. Now it's your turn. Friends: You are likely aware that the City's lease for the Outer Mole Pier was recently terminated — effective August 3, just fifteen days before the Key West election. The day after it was terminated, the Navy issued a Request for Interest asking the public what the pier should be used for next...

REPORT FROM THE OUTER MOLE. Our latest newsletter 👇

Report from the Outer Mole Friends: This morning, members of our Committee participated in an Industry Forum and site inspection of the U.S. Navy's Outer Mole property. Also participating were several individuals representing cruise ship industry and real estate development interests. A full roster of participants is below. T...