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C2S – Cruise towards Sustainability

Cruise ships are among the most energy-consuming forms of transportation, requiring large amounts of fuel and consequently generating emissions. According to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a single large cruise ship can emit as much particulate matter as one million cars every day. In addition to air pollution, what makes them highly impactful to the marine environment is the discharge of wastewater, sewage, and chemicals that may devastate ecosystems. 

In this specific context, the difficulty lies in reconciling the economic goals and needs of the cruise ships with minimizing ecological impact. This balance is essential to maintain the industry reputation as well as to achieve effective protection of the surrounding environment.

The notion of the sustainable cruise vessel is a multi-dimensional and extremely complex one. A cruise ship, unlike any other means of transportation, must operate independently needing enormous quantities of energy and water and generating a substantial amount of waste at the same time. Therefore, achieving true sustainability requires a holistic approach that considers the entire lifecycle of the ship, from design and construction to operation and eventual decommissioning.