Maikel Arts on Net Zero Ambitions, LNG Maturity and Smarter Ship Efficiency

About this episode

This episode discusses the cruise industry's efforts towards achieving net zero by 2050, focusing on the implementation of decarbonisation strategies.

As the cruise industry works towards net zero by 2050, the focus is shifting from ambition to implementation. In this episode of Seatrade Cruise Talks, John Sifling is joined by Maikel Arts, Head of Cruise at Wärtsilä, to explore how cruise lines are turning decarbonisation ambition into operational reality. From the growing maturity of LNG and the challenge of methane slip, to fuel flexibility, digital optimisation and smarter, data-driven maintenance, this conversation looks at how ships can operate more efficiently today while preparing for the future. Recorded ahead of Seatrade Cruise Global, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the key decarbonisation topics set to shape conversations across the industry in the weeks ahead. Sponsored by Wärtsilä

People in this episode

Host: John Sifling

Guest: Maikel Arts

Topics covered

• decarbonisation
• cruise industry
• LNG
• ship efficiency
• digital optimisation
• sustainability

Keywords

• net zero
• LNG maturity
• methane slip
• fuel flexibility
• data-driven maintenance
• cruise lines
• operational reality

Sponsors

Wärtsilä

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seatrade Cruise