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Industry seeks government strategy for net-zero carbon cruising
Cruise industry leaders convening in Genoa called on governments to create a regulatory framework and investment to achieve net-zero carbon cruising by 2050.
Leaders discussed the industry drive to innovate during the opening session at the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) European Summit.
During the Summit, Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Cruises and Global Chair, CLIA said: “The industry is stepping up and can deliver on promises. Clear support from decision makers is needed to ensure that the right infrastructure is developed and is accessible.”
Cruise lines, shipyards, port operators and fuel producers met to discuss potential alternative fuels and technologies to deliver zero-emission cruising.
The capacity to produce renewable marine fuels at scale remains very limited, with more focus on other transport modes.
The industry is calling for adequate incentives from governments to secure the supply of future sustainable fuels for the maritime sector.
Marie-Caroline Laurent, CLIA’s Director General in Europe, added: “It is essential that we now need a clear legislative framework to encourage the investment and innovation that will be required for industry to achieve our 2050 ambitions.”
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