Alternative fuels on board of carbon-neutral cruise vessels

The selection, implementation and design impact of alternative fuels on board of carbon-neutral cruise vessels

Master thesis (2019)

Authors

C.L. Volger Mechanical Engineering

Contributors

K. Visser Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (supervisor 1)
P. de Vos Ship Design, Production and Operations - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (supervisor 1)
S.A. Miedema Offshore and Dredging Engineering - Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering (supervisor 2)
E. J. Boonen Damen Shipyards (coach)
Faculty
Mechanical Engineering
Copyright: © 2019 Casper Volger
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Published Date

08-12-2019

Language

English

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Faculty

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The growth of the cruise industry throughout recent years and the changing public opinion on cruise ships has led to increasing concerns regarding the impact cruise vessels have on the world’s climate and environ- ment. Cruise passengers prefer not to be related with heavy polluting vessels. In fact, trends like responsible tourism and sustainable travel are increasing, especially among younger generations. In order to maintain a viable business model, cruise operators are compelled to consider exploring new energy sources and energy carriers to power their cruise vessels. Alternative carbon-neutral fuels are found to be a potential solution. As such, this research aims to evaluate the viability of possible alternative carbon-neutral fuels on board cruise ships.