German Shipbuilder Meyer Werft Selects TMC Compressors for Cruise Ships
German shipbuilder Meyer Werft has recently announced its partnership with Norway-based TMC Compressors to supply the marine compressed air system for two LNG-powered cruise ships being constructed for Carnival Cruise Line, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation.
Under the agreement, TMC will provide a comprehensive marine compressed air system, including instrument and service air compressors, along with an air treatment system for each vessel. Additionally, TMC will supply the air treatment system for the starting air system on board the ships.
The exact value of the contract has not been disclosed.
“LNG is increasingly becoming the primary fuel choice for maritime operations, both at sea and in port, as part of the industry’s shift towards carbon neutrality. Our goal as a supplier is to offer energy-efficient technologies that align with this transition, reducing operating costs and emissions,” stated Hans-Petter Tanum, Director of Sales and Business Development at TMC Compressors.
The marine compressed air systems will be installed on two 180,000-tonne cruise ships being constructed by Meyer Werft for Carnival Cruise Line. These vessels will measure 344 meters in length, 42 meters in width, and have a passenger capacity of 6,400.
Meyer Werft, in collaboration with Meyer Turku, has already built nine LNG-propelled cruise ships for various cruise lines within the Carnival Corporation since 2018, utilizing a shared technical platform. The upcoming cruise ships will also be constructed based on this platform.
Recently, Meyer Werft commenced the construction of the Carnival Festivale, the fourth environmentally friendly Excel-class cruise ship for Carnival Cruise Line. Equipped to run on LNG, the Carnival Festivale is expected to significantly reduce harmful pollutant emissions.
The vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2027 and will operate from Port Canaveral, Florida, alongside its sister ship, Mardi Gras, which is known as the Americas’ first LNG-fueled ship.