make their products more sustainable in a cost-efficient way, but we’ve already seen some great examples of innovations from pioneering firms,” he says. “There’s a carpet manufacturer that can recycle old carpets and reuse the components in new products, a decking supplier that reuses the dust created during the floor sanding process, and a company that creates planks of ‘wood’ from recycled plastic marine litter. We’re using the latter in outdoor areas on our private Bahamian island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Becoming more sustainable is now a top priority for everyone in the passenger ship design industry, so it’s only a matter of time before we start seeing other suppliers offering similar solutions at a more affordable price.” MSC Cruises aims to play a key role in helping to drive sustainable change too. “We’re always pushing our suppliers to make their products or processes more environmentally friendly, and we’re also introducing sustainability clauses into some of our contracts,” says Young. “If stakeholders across the supply chain work together, we’ll hopefully reach a stage where the whole cruise ship interior design industry is operating with a truly circular approach.” The company’s dedication to protecting the oceans and achieving netzero emissions by 2050 will be reflected on the hull of its latest ship, MSC Euribia, which will debut on 8 June 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. It will be the brand’s fifth Meraviglia-class vessel, its second LNG-powered ship and will be equipped with shore power connectivity and various other green technologies. COVER STORY “ I don’t know of any other shipowners who are so proactively involved in the entire shipbuilding process” Trevor Young MSC Cruises 38 Le Grill is an elegant new speciality restaurant that will serve French cuisine onboard MSC Euribia
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