Meyer Turku and NEcOLEAP are highlighted on CNBC’s new documentary
This autumn, Meyer Turku is featured in the global “50 SDG Leaders” documentary series, which has been produced in collaboration with CNBC and Acumen Media. The series highlights various companies driving progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Meyer Turku was selected for its long-standing commitment to sustainable shipbuilding.
The documentary film Charting the Course, released on CNBC’s website on September 17, takes you on a journey through Meyer Turku’s world, from world-class engineering to the deep-rooted traditions of Finnish shipbuilding.
The documentary highlights also the importance of NEcOLEAP and features two NEcOLEAP project managers, Liina Vahala and Sarita Manikas, who are interviewed about Meyer Turku’s goals and achievements. Liina is the project manager for AVATAR and Sarita for Sustainable Stateroom.
The Turku shipyard is known as the builder of the world’s largest cruise ships, but also as a global leader in sustainable shipbuilding.
“Here in Finland, shipbuilding has a long history rooted in tradition. We are not afraid of challenges, which have always been characteristic for this industry, and do appreciate green transition as an essential part of our future competitiveness. By embedding sustainability into our values, strategy, and daily work, we are also securing Meyer Turku’s leadership for the long term.”
Anu Ahola, CTO and the person responsible for ESG in the Meyer Turku Executive Management Team.
Meyer Turku’s Goals as one of the 50 SDG Leaders
A key element of Meyer Turku’s sustainability strategy is AVATAR, a NEcOLEAP R&D project that develops and integrates future-proof shipbuilding technologies. The outcome, a cruise ship concept with net zero emissions, will be unveiled at the end of 2025. The project demonstrates what is possible through innovation and provides a glimpse into the next generation of cruise ships.
The AVATAR cruise ship concept is designed to be scalable and adaptable to different customer profiles, with a core focus on significantly reducing the carbon footprint of cruise travel. This target will be achieved through innovations such as wind-assisted propulsion, alternative fuels, lightweight structures, advanced hydrodynamics, robotics, and energy-optimised HVAC systems.
While design and technological innovations have always played a central role at the Turku shipyard, NEcOLEAP and AVATAR reflect Meyer Turku’s strong commitment to driving transformation across the maritime industry.
“We are willing to cooperate with the entire ecosystem to reach a more sustainable common future”, Ahola concludes.
