Cruise & Ferry Review - Autumn/Winter 2020

This is reiterated by Trimline. “We have found that there is significant waste created in using additional materials to cover issues that could not be fully identified during a survey,” explains Dawkins. “Screed is a good example of this, as you never quite know how much you will need until you start stripping the space. In certain locations, such as Cadiz, Spain, there is a consistent supply chain for the material, which means you can easily access more as you need it, rather than requesting too much and throwing it away. In areas where materials are more difficult to get hold of, shipyards could collect these surplus materials to re-use on future projects. It would cut down waste tremendously.” NIT has been looking at the wider issue in its GreeNIT programme and it has found that effective change will only come from looking at the whole chain – from the manufacturing of materials to it ending up as scrap. “Some material requires a lot of energy during production and others can contain hazardous substances,” says Lagerlöf. “It is a complex puzzle but can be well managed if you are ready to put in the time and effort. Through our GreeNIT programme, we teach designers and purchasers to make smart decisions in choosing sustainable materials and solutions.” While the present may still feel uncertain for those involved in cruise operations, the future sees refurbishment companies who are poised to jump back in at where they left off, armed with some new ideas and solutions. CFR FEATURE “This downtime can be used to explore the use of alternative and more sustainable materials and technology” Karen Argue, The Deluxe Group The Deluxe Group is using alternative and more sustainable materials to create enriching passenger experiences 1 7 0