116 Photo: Orbisk carry them out immediately. It also provides real-time information about the ship’s surroundings, including warnings about nearby vessels and critical navigation routes.” Beyond the bridge, cruise lines leverage AI to turn operational data into actionable insights. Virgin Voyages, for example, uses NAPA Fleet Intelligence to track environmental performance in real time. Onshore teams analyse operational data against sustainable key performance indicators (KPIs) covering carbon, fuel and energy usage, waste management, water management and operational context, such as passenger numbers, nautical miles sailed and port calls. KPIs can be reviewed across daily, quarterly and annual timelines and exported for regulatory reporting or internal decision-making. AI is reshaping sustainability beyond the engine room too. Carnival Cruise Line’s galley staff are using an AIpowered platform from Orbisk to reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2030. The solution analyses kitchen trends and provides tailored, datadriven recommendations, helping chefs optimise preparation and align output with real-time demand. As a result, per-person portions are now 17 per cent more accurate, reducing waste while supporting wider environmental targets. Technology is also enabling a proactive, fleet-level approach to vessel maintenance. Carnival Corporation is installing Evac’s preventative systems across ships operated by eight of its cruise lines, synchronising work across vessels and providing onboard crew training during annual visits to reduce the risk of unplanned outages while supporting decarbonisation goals. “By combining proactive annual maintenance, predefined spare part kits, onboard crew training and fleet-wide health checks, we can help Carnival Corporation enhance reliability, predictability and efficiency across the fleet,” says Kourtney Dever, head of cruise services for North America at Evac Group. AI complements this approach by identifying exactly when maintenance is needed. “We analyse data from components at different stages of wear, and, considering both performance and cost-effectiveness, AI can recommend when to maintain or replace parts,” says Bosse. Operators are mindful that AI itself carries an environmental footprint. “AI systems require significant computational power, so operators need to balance ambition with responsibility,” says Schmiedl. “Deploy AI where it creates genuine value while ensuring energy use, carbon impact and digital overhead remain proportionate and well-governed.” Galley staff are using Orbisk’s AI-powered platform to reduce food waste FEATURE
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