TECHNOLOGY, EFFICIENCY AND FUELS<\/h1>\nInnovative approaches to achieve net zero<\/h3>\n
This section details our efforts to decarbonise fleet operations and minimise air quality impact through advanced technologies, energy efficiency practices, and renewable fuels. We focus on sustainable strategies to reduce emissions and support a cleaner environment, aligning our operations with broader goals for reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing air quality through innovation and responsible resource use.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
SHIP DESIGN ENGINE TECHNOLOGY AND FUEL<\/h3>\nTo achieve our net zero emissions target we need to use fuel from renewable sources.
\nFuels from renewable sources can emit significantly less greenhouse gases compared to fossil fuels throughout their lifecycle. By replacing fossil fuels with renewables, we reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which is essential for combating climate change and meeting global climate targets.
\nWhile renewable fuels exist, they need to be commercially viability, both from an availability and cost perspective. A concerted joint effort is required from energy providers, governments, shipbuilders, non-government organisations (NGOs), and other public and private organisations to create the right infrastructure and scale for renewables.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe believe that a combination of different technologies and fuels will be needed to achieve net zero. As such we are investing in research and development, in ship design, improving energy efficiency and other key technologies such as fuel cell innovation.
\nAs we transition towards renewable fuels, we need to ensure we maintain flexibility during this period. Our news ships incorporate fuel flexible engine technology to operate on conventional fuels and LNG, to help in the transitional period as renewable fuels become available.
\nFossil LNG offers immediate benefits compared to conventional maritime fuels by reducing greenhouse emissions by up to 20% (CO2e Well to Wake) while also substantially reducing local air emissions (99% less sulphur oxides (SOx) and 99% particulate emissions and up to 85% less nitrogen oxides (NOx). it is a fuel in transition that enables the use of drop-in bio-LNG and synthetic renewable LNG which can further reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%.<\/p>\n
We acknowledge that methane slip from Liquefied Natural Gas fuelled ships requires attention. We are actively working to reduce this by working closely with engine manufacturers and other organisations, including looking at new engine designs and how those engines operate.
\nRecent independent studies have already recorded significant reductions in methane slip from the latest generation duel fuelled engines on our LNG vessels.\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\nMSC Euribia Net Zero Voyage<\/strong>
\nIn June 2023, our flagship vessel, MSC Euribia, achieved the world\u2019s first net zero-emission cruise on her maiden journey from St. Nazaire, France, to Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\nMSC Euribia achieved this milestone by utilising bio-LNG and applying mass balance. During the four-day voyage, MSC Euribia performed 11% better than her digital twin \u2013 a virtual ship reproducing the optimum energy flow and utilisation on board – achieving an overall saving of 43 tonnes of fuel. Optimal speed profiles, routing, trim and engine configuration, and strict optimisation of the hotel`s energy consumption, including HVAC, galleys, and lightings, ensured that MSC Euribia never had to use more than two of its four engines available during the voyage. In addition, all the required heat for galleys, heating systems and hot water on board was recovered from MSC Euribia\u2019s engines, meaning there was no need to utilise the boilers for the entire voyage. Achieving net-zero performance was made possible by using bio-LNG as a fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div>ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h3>\n\nEnergy efficiency is an essential element of our drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Initiatives include installing LED lighting, heat recovery systems, anti-fouling paint that reduces drag, sailing at lower speeds, and optimising the ship’s trim (balance).<\/p>\n
Operating the heating, ventilation and cooling systems is one of the most energy-intensive operations on board. We maximise energy-efficiency through self-adjusting heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, influenced by numerous sensors installed thought the ship.<\/p>\n
As a result of our energy-saving efforts, we have been certified to ISO 50001. We are on track to achieve the industry\u2019s 40% carbon intensity reduction goal, well ahead of the 2030 target. ISO 50001 outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system. This enables us to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, and consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
\nFuels from renewable sources can emit significantly less greenhouse gases compared to fossil fuels throughout their lifecycle. By replacing fossil fuels with renewables, we reduce the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which is essential for combating climate change and meeting global climate targets.
\nWhile renewable fuels exist, they need to be commercially viability, both from an availability and cost perspective. A concerted joint effort is required from energy providers, governments, shipbuilders, non-government organisations (NGOs), and other public and private organisations to create the right infrastructure and scale for renewables.<\/div>\n<\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nWe believe that a combination of different technologies and fuels will be needed to achieve net zero. As such we are investing in research and development, in ship design, improving energy efficiency and other key technologies such as fuel cell innovation.
\nAs we transition towards renewable fuels, we need to ensure we maintain flexibility during this period. Our news ships incorporate fuel flexible engine technology to operate on conventional fuels and LNG, to help in the transitional period as renewable fuels become available.
\nFossil LNG offers immediate benefits compared to conventional maritime fuels by reducing greenhouse emissions by up to 20% (CO2e Well to Wake) while also substantially reducing local air emissions (99% less sulphur oxides (SOx) and 99% particulate emissions and up to 85% less nitrogen oxides (NOx). it is a fuel in transition that enables the use of drop-in bio-LNG and synthetic renewable LNG which can further reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%.<\/p>\n
We acknowledge that methane slip from Liquefied Natural Gas fuelled ships requires attention. We are actively working to reduce this by working closely with engine manufacturers and other organisations, including looking at new engine designs and how those engines operate.
\nRecent independent studies have already recorded significant reductions in methane slip from the latest generation duel fuelled engines on our LNG vessels.\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\nMSC Euribia Net Zero Voyage<\/strong>
\nIn June 2023, our flagship vessel, MSC Euribia, achieved the world\u2019s first net zero-emission cruise on her maiden journey from St. Nazaire, France, to Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\nMSC Euribia achieved this milestone by utilising bio-LNG and applying mass balance. During the four-day voyage, MSC Euribia performed 11% better than her digital twin \u2013 a virtual ship reproducing the optimum energy flow and utilisation on board – achieving an overall saving of 43 tonnes of fuel. Optimal speed profiles, routing, trim and engine configuration, and strict optimisation of the hotel`s energy consumption, including HVAC, galleys, and lightings, ensured that MSC Euribia never had to use more than two of its four engines available during the voyage. In addition, all the required heat for galleys, heating systems and hot water on board was recovered from MSC Euribia\u2019s engines, meaning there was no need to utilise the boilers for the entire voyage. Achieving net-zero performance was made possible by using bio-LNG as a fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h3>\n\nEnergy efficiency is an essential element of our drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Initiatives include installing LED lighting, heat recovery systems, anti-fouling paint that reduces drag, sailing at lower speeds, and optimising the ship’s trim (balance).<\/p>\n
Operating the heating, ventilation and cooling systems is one of the most energy-intensive operations on board. We maximise energy-efficiency through self-adjusting heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, influenced by numerous sensors installed thought the ship.<\/p>\n
As a result of our energy-saving efforts, we have been certified to ISO 50001. We are on track to achieve the industry\u2019s 40% carbon intensity reduction goal, well ahead of the 2030 target. ISO 50001 outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system. This enables us to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, and consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
We believe that a combination of different technologies and fuels will be needed to achieve net zero. As such we are investing in research and development, in ship design, improving energy efficiency and other key technologies such as fuel cell innovation.
\nAs we transition towards renewable fuels, we need to ensure we maintain flexibility during this period. Our news ships incorporate fuel flexible engine technology to operate on conventional fuels and LNG, to help in the transitional period as renewable fuels become available.
\nFossil LNG offers immediate benefits compared to conventional maritime fuels by reducing greenhouse emissions by up to 20% (CO2e Well to Wake) while also substantially reducing local air emissions (99% less sulphur oxides (SOx) and 99% particulate emissions and up to 85% less nitrogen oxides (NOx). it is a fuel in transition that enables the use of drop-in bio-LNG and synthetic renewable LNG which can further reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emissions by more than 80%.<\/p>\n
We acknowledge that methane slip from Liquefied Natural Gas fuelled ships requires attention. We are actively working to reduce this by working closely with engine manufacturers and other organisations, including looking at new engine designs and how those engines operate. MSC Euribia Net Zero Voyage<\/strong> MSC Euribia achieved this milestone by utilising bio-LNG and applying mass balance. During the four-day voyage, MSC Euribia performed 11% better than her digital twin \u2013 a virtual ship reproducing the optimum energy flow and utilisation on board – achieving an overall saving of 43 tonnes of fuel. Optimal speed profiles, routing, trim and engine configuration, and strict optimisation of the hotel`s energy consumption, including HVAC, galleys, and lightings, ensured that MSC Euribia never had to use more than two of its four engines available during the voyage. In addition, all the required heat for galleys, heating systems and hot water on board was recovered from MSC Euribia\u2019s engines, meaning there was no need to utilise the boilers for the entire voyage. Achieving net-zero performance was made possible by using bio-LNG as a fuel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Energy efficiency is an essential element of our drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Initiatives include installing LED lighting, heat recovery systems, anti-fouling paint that reduces drag, sailing at lower speeds, and optimising the ship’s trim (balance).<\/p>\n Operating the heating, ventilation and cooling systems is one of the most energy-intensive operations on board. We maximise energy-efficiency through self-adjusting heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, influenced by numerous sensors installed thought the ship.<\/p>\n As a result of our energy-saving efforts, we have been certified to ISO 50001. We are on track to achieve the industry\u2019s 40% carbon intensity reduction goal, well ahead of the 2030 target. ISO 50001 outlines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving an energy management system. This enables us to follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, use, and consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
\nRecent independent studies have already recorded significant reductions in methane slip from the latest generation duel fuelled engines on our LNG vessels.\u00a0Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n
\nIn June 2023, our flagship vessel, MSC Euribia, achieved the world\u2019s first net zero-emission cruise on her maiden journey from St. Nazaire, France, to Copenhagen, Denmark.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY<\/h3>\n