The cruising industry is changing fast – and she is sailing in the right direction!
A significant portion of the Seatrade Cruise Med event in Málaga was dedicated to sustainability, addressing a variety of social and environmental aspects.
Some of the main challenges include the decarbonization of the industry, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, waste reduction, and water recycling. For the first time, there is also a focus on reducing emissions into the sea. Various technologies were being discussed, ranging from alternative fuels and route optimization to the optimization of port operators’ logistics and infrastructure.
Since the cruising industry relies on the health and well-being of the oceans and seas, the time has come to implement new technologies for the protection and restoration of the oceans.
One of the technologies selected to be showcased is Coastal Intelligence, powered by SeaCras. We demonstrated how our AI analysis of high-resolution satellite data can assist the cruising industry with ESG reporting on marine resources, showcase sustainability efforts using the SeaCras app, and protect entire destinations by continuously monitoring the marine environment for both human impacts and the effects of climate change.
For the first time ever, the cruising industry saw how our solutions portfolio incorporates the marine component into sustainability efforts for industry players, including port authorities, port operators, cruise lines, and destination management authorities.
Big thank you goes to the organizers, Seatrade Cruise, for inviting us to speak and demonstrate our products at the ‘AI Innovations in Cruise Tourism’ session. Major praise to the fellow presenters — everyone did such a fantastic job!
It was an exceptional event, and we’re looking forward to the upcoming ones. See you in Miami!