Cruise ship energy storage

Can cruise ship fuel cells save energy?

Some cruise ship owners are piloting on-board 1–5 MW fuel cells to further explore their potential to boost energy efficiency and reduce emissions. The future energy-saving potential of fuel cell technology in maritime applications, particularly for cruise ships, is significant.

How can a cruise ship save energy?

Summing up, it’s evident that technologies like ship management system modeling and simulation, propulsion power and bulbous bow optimization, and fuel cells - whether utilized independently or in combination - can significantly contribute to energy savings for the cruise ship segment.

Can thermal energy storage be used on ships?

Implementation of thermal energy storage on ships Thermal energy storage technologies have been applied in many other fields, where balancing of mismatch between energy production and demand is required.

How does energy storage work?

Energy storage, both in its electric and thermal forms, can be used both to transfer energy from shore to the ship (thus working similarly to a fuel) or to allow a better management of the onboard machinery and energy flows. This chapter is made of two main parts.

How can a cruise ship improve fuel efficiency?

However, reducing the energy required for propulsion, the largest power consumer on a cruise ship, directly translates into less fuel use and reduced carbon emissions. Optimizing the newbuilding vessel design can have significant benefits for fuel efficiency.

Is the cruise industry pursuing energy-saving technologies?

Antonio Prestigiacomo, Business Development Manager North America at DNV, sheds light on some promising energy-saving technologies currently being explored. The cruise industry has made significant efforts to optimize operations for greater environmental and commercial sustainability.