36 DIARIO DEL PUERTO LUNES 8 ABRIL 2024 adoption of technologies that contribute to reducing its environmental impact,” and he emphasizes that this effort “is not something new”, since “it has been a constant over time that makes it possible for us to see the benefits today already.” For Serrano, “the next few yearswill bemarkedby the race to achieve the decarbonization of the industry, a true priority and a task that requires the effort of the public and private sectors.” According to the aforementionedstudy,moreandmore shipping companies are committed todiversifyingtheirenergysolutions with the incorporation of multi-fuel engines, applying fuel cell technology, wind (including solidsail), aswell asphotovoltaic solutions and battery storage. . Currently, energy efficiency increase systems are used on 171 ships, representing 60% of the world fleet. One of the targets pursued by shipping companies is to achieve broad flexibility in the useandcombinationofdifferent fuels, which is why investment in propulsion technologies with conversion capacity is increasingly widespread: there are currently 32 pilot projects underway in this regard. Therefore, the availability of sustainable marine fuels remains essential to achieve the industry’s decarbonization goals, which iswhyCLIAhighlights the need for governments and public administrations to support research efforts to accelerate the development of these fuels to be safe, viable and available on a large scale in the coming years. GNL, actual alternative For the moment, and until these emissions-neutral fuels are more widely used, the industry continues to bet on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). 48% of the new ships currently underconstructionaredesigned with LNG engines and supply systems, and they are also part of the new generation of ships that will be capable of running on renewable marine fuels in the future. This is the case of MSC Cru i s e s , wh i ch , through t h e d e ve l opme n t o f i t s Sustainabi l ity Action Plan created in2015, has implemented various measures to reduce its environmental footprint, such as the introduction of cleaner fuels on its ships, thepromotion of sustainable excursions , the reduction of plastics and responsiblewastemanagement on board, all with the aim that its operations have zero impact on the planet in the year 2050. As Fernando Pacheco , gene ra l d i rec tor of MSC ya hay en marcha 32 proyectos piloto en este sentido. Por ello, la disponibilidad de combustibles marinos sostenibles sigue siendo esencial para lograr los objetivos de descarbonización de la industria, por lo que desde CLIA se subraya la necesidad de que los gobiernos y las administraciones públicas apoyen los esfuerzos de investigación para acelerar el desarrollo de estos combustibles para que sean seguros, viables y estén disponibles a gran escala en los próximos años. GNL, alternativa actual Por el momento, y hasta que esos combustibles neutros en emisiones tengan una utilizaciónmás extendida, la industria sigue apostando por el Gas Natural Licuado (GNL). El 48% de los nuevos buques que en estos momentos está en construcción 32 Enestosmomentos,untotalde32 proyectospilotoseencuentranenmarcha paraeldesarrollodecombustiblesalternativos graciasalacolaboraciónentrenavieras, productoresyempresasdeingeniería. Currently,atotalof32pilotprojects areunderwayforthedevelopment ofalternativefuelsthankstothe collaborationbetweenshipping companies,producersand engineeringcompanies. 52% 70% Enlaactualidad,el52%deloscruceroscuentan consistemasquelespermitenconectarsealared eléctricadurantesusescalasenpuerto.Para2028, estáprevistoqueesteporcentajeasciendaal70%. Currently,52%ofcruiseshipshavesystems thatallowthemtoconnecttotheelectrical gridduringtheirportcalls.By2028,this percentageisexpectedtoriseto 70%. 80% El80%delosbuquesdecrucero cuentanconsistemasavanzadosde tratamientodeaguasresiduales. 80%ofcruiseshipshave advancedwastewater treatmentsystems. EN DESTACADO / FEATURED “La introducciónennuestraflota debuquespropulsadosporGNL noshapermitido reducir significativamentenuestras emisiones de dióxido de carbono y avanzar hacianuestroobjetivodedescarbonización para 2050” “The introduction of LNGpowered vessels into our fleet has allowed us to significantly reduce our carbon dioxide emissionsandmovetowardsour decarbonization target for 2050” Fernando Pacheco DIRECTOR GENERAL DE MSC CRUCEROS ESPAÑA GENERAL DIRECTOR OF MSC CRUCEROS SPAIN EN DESTACADO / FEATURED “Los próximos años estarán marcados por la carrera para alcanzar la descarbonización de la industria, una auténtica prioridad y una tarea que requiere el esfuerzo del sector público y privado” “The coming years wi l l be marked by the race to achieve the decarbonization of the industry, a true priority and a task that requires the effort of the public and private sectors” Alfredo Serrano DIRECTOR DE CLIA ESPAÑA DIRECTOR OF CLIA SPAIN
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