Cruise Line International Association has given a big tick to its
member cruise lines for their efforts to embrace technologies that help
to reduce emissions at sea and at berth.
CLIA’s 2024 Environmental Technologies and Practices Report outlines
the progress being made in areas such as cleaner fuel, emissions,
on-shore power, waste and fresh water.
“Cruise lines are continuing to reduce their emissions at sea and at
berth in pursuit of net zero emissions by 2050,” said Kelly Craighead,
president and chief executive of CLIA.
“This year’s environmental technologies report demonstrates their
progress, with the industry investing in engine technologies with
conversion capabilities that will allow ships to use more renewable
energy sources as they become available and making important incremental
steps to employ a range of other environmental technologies and
practices to advance the industry’s wider sustainability initiatives,”
Craighead added.”
CLIA member cruise lines are investing in new ships and engines that
allow for fuel flexibility. This includes capability to use renewable
biodiesel, investments in the capability to use green methanol when
available, and liquified natural gas (LNG).
CLIA is also encouraged by the growth of onshore power supply (OPS)
which allows ships in port to switch off their engines, reducing overall
pollutant emissions.
By 2028, 239 ships that are able to connect to OPS are expected to be
in service. This includes 64 ships currently in service and each of the
28 CLIA member cruise ships on the 2024-2028 order book, all of which
are specified for OPS connectivity.