1 0 9 she says. “Plus, classification societies could potentially play a pivotal role.” To optimise energy efficiency on its ships, MSC Cruises has implemented heating, ventilation and cooling systems, as well as measures to reduce energy demands in the kitchens and in areas such as the swimming pools and laundry department. “We make constant adjustments to the systems based on the expertise of the ship’s chief engineer and onboard crew, as well as our onshore energy efficiency management team,” says Coppell. “This allows us to minimise waste heat and cooled areas through heat transfer systems. “We also use advanced waste management systems to effectively segregate many recyclable items such as plastics, glass, aluminium, cooking oil, paper, cardboard and metals, thereby significantly reducing landfill waste.” Although there may not be a specific sustainable shipbuilding framework in place, MSC Cruises’ vessels meet many voluntary and statutory regulations. “All of our systems and performance levels are checked and reviewed by internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with both regulations and the voluntary systems that we implement,” says Coppell. “This includes ISO 14001 environmental management systems and ISO 50001 energy management systems.” In addition, MSC Cruises ensures that all existing ships comply with the International Maritime Organization’s Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index and Carbon Intensity Indicator requirements and will build all new vessels to meet Energy Efficiency Design Index standards. “This ensures that we invest and install equipment, machinery and galley devices, for example, that have a high level of performance,” says Coppell. The company’s newbuilding teams are also responsible for retrofitting existing vessels and they understand the need to invest in sustainable and durable materials. “They collaborate with our sustainability team and external fit-out designers to ensure that the materials and products we use onboard have ‘sustainable and responsible’ credentials too,” says Coppell. MSC Cruises’ dedication to improving the environmental profile of its fleet aligns well with the values of its guests who are becoming increasingly more informed and engaged on sustainability matters. “MSC Cruises is absolutely committed to ensure that we address their expectations and, wherever possible, exceed them,” says Coppell. CFR MSC World Europa will be the world’s first cruise vessel to feature LNG-powered solid oxide fuel cell technology, which was developed as part of MSC Cruises’ mission to equip its ships to operate more efficiently
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NzQ1NTk=