Meyer Turku designs net-zero concept cruise ship Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku has developed a net-zero concept cruise vessel with a 90 per cent lower lifecycle carbon footprint than the baseline defined by the International Maritime Organization. The Finish shipbuilder used a digital twin to accurately evaluate the impact different design choices would have on the ship’s energy system. The ship features a more streamlined and lightweight structure than traditional cruise vessels and will operate using bio-methanol fuel, wind-assisted propulsion technology and solar panels. “A net-zero vessel concept is the sum of many complementary measures. Simply switching fuels will not achieve the desired impact,” said Liina Vahala, head of product development at Meyer Turku. This vessel is part of Meyer Turku’s ongoing AVATAR project, which is focused on developing viable next-generation ship technologies for the maritime industry. Meyer Turku will present the concept vessel at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, USA, in April 2026. Cruise Poole DISCOVER The Cruise Haven for Nature and Heritage Lovers POOLE HARBOUR www.phc.co.uk
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