A cruise ship operator is considering the idea of using sails and renewable energy sources such as solar power, wind, etc. to operate the ship, avoiding the abuse of polluting fossil fuels. environment.
Cruise ships often cause serious environmental impacts due to the large amount of fossil fuel emissions. However, a cruise ship operator from Japan is hoping to change this in the future.
Peace Boat, a Japanese NGO that operates a fleet of cruise ships, is ambitious to build the most “green” model in the world.
The most “green” cruise ship in the world.
According to CNN, the Ecoship green cruise ship model will be designed by Finnish company Arctech. The ship’s production and construction costs are around 0 million and are drawn from the collective funds of many influential investors, families and individuals who want to spend money to make the world a better place.
Yoshioka Tatsuya, founder of Peace Boat shared: “Ecoship is a dream for me. Using a conventional ship makes us extremely depressed even after trying to reduce emissions as much as possible.”
According to a German environmental group called NABU, a typical cruise ship can burn hundreds of tons of sludge per day and emit as much particulate matter as PM 2.5 or PM10 equivalent to 1 million cars.
The cost of manufacturing and building the ship is about 500 million USD.
Ecoship will use a combination of 10 sails, solar batteries…
Ecoship will use a combination of 10 sails, solar batteries, energy from sea wind and liquefied natural gas (LNG). Thanks to the combined use of multiple energy sources, Ecoship can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to a traditional cruise ship.
Peace Boat is currently working with investors in Europe, the US, China or Japan to find resources to develop this special cruise ship. Above all, Peace Boat wants to find a wise investor who understands the company’s long-term vision.
Ecoship mimics the shape of a whale. Although smaller than traditional cruise ships, it can hold up to 2,000 passengers, enough space to hold important conference events.
Peace Boat expects to open Ecoship’s first cruise in 2020. Even the company plans to produce at least 5 similar boats before 2030 to meet market demand and beyond 10 ships. .
Ecoship mimics the shape of a whale.
Simulate the space inside the ship.
Tatsuya believes, Ecoship will be the clearest proof for the shipping industry about the success of an “eco-ship”. Even the tourism potential from such fleets will be much higher and more attractive than traditional fuel-powered trains.
Each passenger on Ecoship will have to pay at least ,000 to ,000 including travel, meals and onboard activities.
The ship also continuously organizes leisure activities, healthcare, classes and many seminars on topics such as peace, politics, environment and human rights.