Meyer Turko launches net zero cruise ship concept

In Finland, Meyer Turko says its net zero cruise ship project achieved its set emissions reduction target: the vessel’s lifecycle carbon footprint was successfully reduced by more than 90 percent compared to the baseline defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). “AVATAR has provided a solid foundation for our development work. We now have a substantial portfolio of new ideas, tools, and next-generation ship technologies,” says Anu Ahola, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Meyer Turku.
The concept vessel incorporates technologies and solutions that are expected to be technologically viable and available by 2030. More experimental or early-stage technologies were deliberately excluded — yet the project still exceeded the net zero requirements with a clear margin. “No single solution is enough — for example, simply switching fuels will not achieve the desired impact. A net zero vessel concept is the sum of many complementary measures,” explains Liina Vahala, Meyer Turku Head of Product Development.