Carnival Vista earns ECO notation from Lloyd's Register

Carnival Vista has become Carnival Cruise Line’s first ship to earn ECO Notation from classification society Lloyd's Register.

The notation recognises that Carnival has designed, built and operates Carnival Vista in a manner that exceeds current maritime statutory environmental regulations.

Carnival Vista was engineered to reduce emissions and meets all current regulations for nitrous oxide, sulphur oxide and particulate emissions through the use of low-sulphur fuel, particulate filters and exhaust-cleaning systems. The ship also has Carnival’s first Intelligent Power Management System, which optimises diesel engine operational settings to reduce emissions and conserve fuel. In addition, Carnival Vista has a steam-turbine generator that recovers excess steam produced by the exhaust gas boilers while the ship is in operation.

Other shipboard systems that contribute to Carnival Vista's reduced environmental impacts include an advanced wastewater treatment system and energy-efficient LED lighting. The ship has a ballast water treatment system that will enable it to comply with future Ballast Water Management Convention requirements. The vessel will also be able to meet regulations that are part of the Hong Kong Convention for Safe Recycling of Ships when it reaches the end of its service life.

“Achieving the ECO Notation clearly demonstrates Carnival Cruise Line's commitment to responsible environmental stewardship,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Carnival Vista was designed to operate at the highest standards set by the international maritime industry, and everyone involved in creating and operating this exceptional ship can take great pride in their achievement."

Lloyd's Register will periodically run surveys and audits of Carnival Vista's operations to ensure the ship continues to comply with its ECO Rules and maintains its environmental notation.