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SUSTAINABILITY

“We can couple our vast amount of KNUD E. HANSEN (part of the Damen
IN THE CRUISE a large research and development team to cruise ambitions. KNUD E. HANSEN has
knowledge building complex vessels with
Shipyards Group since 2012) will also
provide valuable input into Damen’s
create solutions to make the cruise industry
SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
Some governments are bringing in their more sustainable.” a lot of knowledge with HVAC systems,
Robin points out. “This is very interesting
because HVAC systems are a major energy
SMART INTEGRATION
own hefty regulations to tackle the issue,
INDUSTRY says Robin Brouwer, Damen Cruise VP Numerous solutions relating to consumer that can be made more effi cient
sustainability already exist; in fact, a lot of
Design and Proposal. “For example, Norway
through advanced digital development and
automation.”
is heading for zero emissions in a couple
progress has been made in the last decade
of years from now – cruise ships will only
more energy effi cient. “We don't want to
be allowed into the protected areas of the as cruise ships have become around 30% IN FOR THE LONG-TERM
fjords if they have zero emissions.” While reinvent the wheel – our job is the smart An often overlooked aspect of sustainability
environmental laws are getting tighter, the integration of sustainable technologies. throughout the whole maritime sector
subject goes further than legislation, says This is our core business.” Robin is talking is the subject of prolonging operational
Robin. “Sustainability is also starting to about currently available solutions such as lifetime. After all, keeping a vessel active
become a selling point for vessel owners. waste heat recovery, shore connections, while simultaneously updating its green
Flick through any cruise brochure and pressing. Furthermore, says Andrea Trevisan, particular relevance when navigating in Passengers want to sail on cleaner ships.” LED lighting and the use of batteries, all credentials is surely more sustainable than
you will see some of the world’s most SVP sales and marketing Damen Cruise, this environmentally sensitive areas or within of which contribute to make a cruise ship sending it to the breaker’s yard for scrap?
stunning and pristine locations. From the issue is made even more compelling in two ports located close to cities. For example, The stricter environmental regulations cleaner and greener. “Hydrodynamics – Indeed, Andrea confi rms, the lifespan of
icy splendour of the Alaskan wilderness to other ways. “Firstly, the cruise industry is even a medium-sized cruise ship can are pushing the cruise industry to fi nd hull form optimisation – is also something cruise vessels is typically very long. “Up to
the tropical Caribbean sun. From rugged a rapidly growing market; it has been for easily draw up to four to six megawatts alternative fuels. Of the various options that we are very good at, and we believe 35 to 40 years, in fact. This starts with the
Norwegian nature to historical Venetian the last 30 years. But nowadays more than of power when in port. “Therefore, the available, LNG is playing a dominant role; that the Damen Air Cavity system (DACS), fi nancing process during the contractual/
culture. The common denominator of all ever – with over 100 cruise ships on order, issue of sustainability of cruise ships is of approximately 30% of newbuilds are being reducing fuel consumption, will also be very design stage and continues with engineering
these destinations is the ambition of cruise ranging from XXL vessels to small boutique crucial importance for the growth of the built with LNG propulsion systems. “This is relevant for the cruise industry. Looking and construction. And then, during the
operators to give their passengers an and expedition cruise ships – the global cruise industry. A cruise ship, regardless not a solution for the long term, however. ahead, together with industry partners, we operational lifetime, an owner will need refi t,
unforgettable holiday experience in the emissions footprint of the cruise industry is of its dimensions, entering a city or sailing Cruise ships often operate in remote areas are investing in the possible application refurbishing work and major conversions.
world’s most remarkable places. increasing.” through pristine polar waters must not where the LNG supply chain is lacking, but of high-power fuel cells and even 100% And it is our role at Damen to support the
disturb the urban population or local also LNG is not emissions free,” says Andrea. hydrogen-based operations.” vessel’s entire sustainable and productive
It is the sheer beauty of these itineraries The second reason, he continues, environment in any way. And, in fact, the So what is Damen’s solution to the subject of lifecycle. We are the long-term partner.”
that makes the subject of environmental concerns power requirements, and the long-term ambition of the industry is to improving sustainability in cruise ships? In addition to Damen’s extensive network
sustainability in the cruise industry so resulting emissions thereof. This is of have emissions free cruise ships.” of suppliers, Danish ship design company