BEYOND THE COVID / UKRAINE DOUBLE CRISIS : CUTTING CARBON , SUPPORTING LIFECYCLE photo : PEXELS
Cruise Lines International Association ‘ s
( CLIA ) ocean-going members are committed to pursuing net-zero carbon cruising by 2050 . In addition , by 2035 all ships calling at ports where shoreside electricity ( SSE ) is available will be equipped to use SSE , allowing engines to be switched off , thus effectively eliminating carbon emissions while berthed at port . Where shoreside power is not available , the ships will use available alternative low carbon technologies required by ports .
According to CLIA , the industry is acting now for the future . The cruise lines are reducing the carbon footprint of their ships while at berth and at sea and investing in advanced environmental technologies while partnering with cities and ports on sustainable destination management .
By equipping cruise ships with the ability to connect shoreside electricity and using it where available , the cruise industry is prepared to eliminate emissions while at port for the benefit of local communities . This is responsible tourism in action , notes CLIA .
Sustainable ways are finding root in other areas , as well . In Europe , Meyer Group is making its business more circular . In cooperation with shipping companies , the newly established subsidiary by the name of MEYER RE aims to maintain and modernize the vessels throughout their service life and to ensure the optimization of the vessels ’ operations .
According to the ship-maker , significant benefits and added value will accrue to customers when ship products are supported throughout their life . In the future , Meyer Group ’ s customers will be able to benefit from the shipyards ’ extensive know-how in this way , as well , and will make a significant contribution to maintaining the responsibility and value of ships .
Jan Meyer , CEO of Meyer Werft , says that MEYER RE is a new way to land extra work and orders for the Group ’ s shipyards and companies .
“ The ships we renovate will be more attractive and responsible as products ,” Jan Meyer says , calling MEYER RE an “ important building block ” for the German family company ’ s future .
MEYER RE will focus on ship refurbishment , including cabin deliveries , engineering services ( e . g . ship energy management systems ) and the conversion of ships to renewable fuels . n seatec 3 / 2022 23