Royal Caribbean Group Joins MAMII to Combat Maritime Methane Emissions

Royal Caribbean Group, a leading company in the vacation industry with a global fleet, has joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative (MAMII). This initiative, established in 2022 by Safetytech Accelerator, aims to develop and implement effective strategies to reduce methane emissions in the maritime industry. As the sector transitions to fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG), reducing methane emissions is a key priority to minimize the environmental impact of the value chain. Royal Caribbean Group’s participation is expected to provide valuable insights and support in this endeavor.

The growing roster of members in MAMII includes industry leaders such as BP, CMA CGM, GTT, Lloyd’s Register, Capital Gas, MSC, NYK Lines, and Shell, reflecting broad industry engagement in addressing methane emissions. Steve Price, Programme Director at Safetytech Accelerator, emphasized the urgency of the methane abatement challenge and the importance of collaboration to drive innovation in combating this critical issue. Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to industry collaboration aligns with their decarbonization strategy, Destination Net Zero, which aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

MAMII recently released a report examining methane slip in LNG-fueled vessels and available technologies to address it. The report serves as a call to action for industry leaders to join efforts in combating methane emissions. Palle Laursen, executive vice president and head of marine at Royal Caribbean Group, expressed excitement about collaborating on the MAMII initiative and highlighted the role it will play in information sharing and tool development to manage methane emissions effectively. The partnership with Royal Caribbean Group underscores the collective industry effort to tackle methane emissions and drive sustainability in the maritime sector.

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