Seatrade Cruise Talks

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Seatrade Cruise Talks Podcasts brings the latest updates and trends from around the cruise industry to your fingertips! Join Seatrade Cruise Talks to hear about the latest innovations across cruise, from technology on board enhancing guest experience, to operating retail spaces on board. Plus tune in weekly to listen in on candid conversations between cruise professionals and industry leaders, as we discuss the future of cruise, with the people making waves.
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Maikel Arts on Net Zero Ambitions, LNG Maturity and Smarter Ship Efficiency
Episode 13
Wednesday, 1 April, 2026

As the cruise industry works towards net zero by 2050, the focus is shifting from ambition to implementation.In this episode of Seatrade Cruise Talks, John Sifling is joined by Maikel Arts, Head of Cruise at Wärtsilä, to explore how cruise lines are turning decarbonisation ambition into operational reality. From the growing maturity of LNG and the challenge of methane slip, to fuel flexibility, digital optimisation and smarter, data-driven maintenance, this conversation looks at how ships can operate more efficiently today while preparing for the future.Recorded ahead of Seatrade Cruise Global, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the key decarbonisation topics set to shape conversations across the industry in the weeks ahead.Sponsored by Wärtsilä