Project Presentation: Sustainable Stateroom

NEcOLEAP has over 25 projects involving all thinkable aspects of the cruise ship: responsible materials and solutions, resource and energy efficiency, the optimisation of the ship’s hull and steel structure to reduce fuel consumption, more efficient waste systems, automation and much more.

THE STATEROOM’S carbon footprint is one of the most notable areas of shipbuilding emissions. By focusing on the development of one module only, its cumulative effect brings substantial emission reduction potential when multiplied across the ship. Improving the stateroom also brings a great opportunity to enhance the guest experience, where sustainability and user-friendly smart functionalities are taken to the next level.

The Sustainable Stateroom project aims to consider all aspects of sustainability equally, encompassing not only environmental but also economic and social dimensions.

Sustainable Stateroom: Creating a Next-Generation Cabin Concept

THE PROJECT started in 2023 and first focused on assessing the current state of staterooms, benchmarking existing practices, exploring new materials and technologies, and evaluating potential suppliers. The Sustainable Stateroom team carried out a comprehensive assessment of the current carbon footprint together with the consultancy company Green Carbon. A baseline was calculated to identify accurate emission reduction potential of different aspects.

During 2024, the team has focused on the new Sustainable Stateroom’s design. In addition to using materials with a lower carbon footprint, new so-called smart features will help to reduce energy consumption while enhancing the overall guest experience. The objective is not only to reduce the energy demand, but also to have the stateroom generate the energy it requires.

The Sustainable Stateroom initiative is a tangible example of Meyer Turku adapting to the green transition and being able to respond to future needs and sustainability strategies of its customers. The project has created a structure to examine and develop the sustainability of the staterooms. The output of the project is not just one product, but a pool of options from which customers can choose the most suitable and fit-to-purpose solutions for their ships. The shipyard’s progress towards a responsible cabin does not end with this project but will be continuously developed over the coming years.