Royal Caribbean Group joins the Methanol Institute as newest member
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The Methanol Institute (MI) on Wednesday (11 October) welcomed cruise firm Royal Caribbean Group as its newest member.
Royal Caribbean Group has begun incorporating adaptable engines with the ability to use different fuel types, including methanol, on its journey to net zero.
MI CEO Greg Dolan, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Royal Caribbean Group to the Methanol Institute. Royal Caribbean has long been an innovator in the cruise industry, as shown by their recent announcement that the 5th ship ordered in their Celebrity Cruises’ Edge-series will be powered by Wärtsilä 46 methanol-capable engines. MI looks forward to working with Royal Caribbean Group as they embark on their methanol journey.”
Jason Liberty, President and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, said: “We are pleased to join the Methanol Institute, and as we seek sustainable energy solutions we recognize the importance of collaboration to help us transition to the energy platform of the future.”
Royal Caribbean Group has a global fleet of 64 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. It is the owner and operator of three cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
Photo credit: Royal Caribbean International
Published: 12 October, 2023
