Cruise and Ferry Review - Summer/Spring 2020

1 7 6 Shore power systems are being installed in destinations such as the Port of Tallinn, helping to reduce fuel consumption and air pollution V IEWPOINT Targeting innovation The challenging prospect of global emissions targets will need to be met with cooperation and innovative new technologies T he International Maritime Organization’s 2050 greenhouse gas reduction targets are, to say the least, very strict and challenging. o meet them, marine operations departments will need to prepare for future energy scenarios that they may not even be aware of currently. For Tallink Grupp, this challenge comes alongside the ever-relevant goal of improving the efficiency of our existing fleet. In such an uncertain environment, we would need to use a crystal ball to perfectly align our plans with the future. That’s why Tallink Grupp is welcoming cooperation with universities, IT start-ups and companies in the maritime industry as we search for the best possible solutions. We have several different ongoing projects, focusing on efficiency and compliance with the relevant requirements. For example, the Smart Car Deck project, which is currently underway in cooperation with Tallinn Technical University and aims to further automate the loading and unloading process of our vessels. The introduction of this new technology will optimise how we position all the vehicles on the car decks of our ferries, ensuring the best possible stability, use of cargo space and fuel efficiency for each trip. The enforcement of the Ballast Water Management Convention has led us to work towards installing ballast water treatment plants on our ships according to our predefined dry docking plans and the validity of each ship’s International Oil Pollution Prevention certificate. We are also involved in projects concerning the use of high-voltage shore connection Tarvi-Carlos Tuulik: Tallink Grupp