The German Meyer Group has unveiled its idea for a climate-neutral cruise ship concept, currently under development in the NEcOLEAP research project at Meyer Turku.
Alfred Maritime, the digital venture of Meyer Group, is introducing an AI-based energy management system as well as a visionary future concept known as Origin.
The Meyer Energy Management System platform has been developed by Alfred’s IIoT and data experts together with the Meyer energy efficiency team and is set to increase the operational efficiency on ships. The system supports ship operators and crews to understand and analyse the ship’s performance. The platform gives the crew actionable insights to optimise energy efficiency and reduce fuel consumption. Combined with accurate performance predictions and forecasts from multiple onboard systems it helps the crew to reduce the ship’s emissions.
The climate-neutral Avatar cruise ship concept is a representation of the research within the NeCOLEAP project. Meyer Turku has the goal to develop a climate-neutral cruise ship by the end of 2025 and build it from 2030.
Tim Meyer, CEO Meyer Turku said: “The Business Finland funded research and development project NEcOLEAP and Meyer’s work towards a climate-neutral ship concept will be presented. We will also reveal an exciting new concept for making cruising more sustainable in the future.”
The Avatar concept includes novel galley concepts with automated logistics, alternative materials, a sustainable stateroom design and more energy efficiency optimisations. The holistic approach extends to the end of the product life cycle, emphasising material selections, recycling, and the principles of a circular economy.
Meyer’s newest future concept, Origin, is said to fulfil future living needs and global trends with weather-independent features that work all year round. In addition, the new model emphasises rethinking the accommodation areas for an efficient passenger flow. One main feature is the innovative and asymmetric shape of the superstructure with an advanced transportation system and decentralised public areas will create new passenger experiences. Key point of the design concept is a vessel without the typical ‘ship-look-a-like’ exterior and interior.
Image: ‘Origin’ future cruise ship concept (source: Meyer Group)
