Royal Caribbean Group and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping formalized their collaboration by signing a Partnership Agreement. With the agreement, Royal Caribbean Group becomes a Corporate Strategic Partner to the Center, committing to a long-term strategic collaboration and contribution to the development of zero carbon technologies and solutions for the maritime industry.

Royal Caribbean Group is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling to more than 1,000 destinations around the world. In 2021, the cruise company unveiled a comprehensive decarbonization strategy titled Destination Net Zero, aimed at achieving zero carbon emission cruising by 2050. An ambitious approach that aligns with the overall strategy of the Center to decarbonize the maritime industry by 2050.

In welcoming Royal Caribbean Group to the Center, CEO Bo Cerup-Simonsen said:

“Royal Caribbean Group provides unparalleled capabilities and insights to the decarbonization agenda. The company has a long history of innovation with their partners and have enormous competence in relevant areas such as ship design, safety, emissions management, and energy efficiency in design and operation. We welcome them onboard and look very much forward to the collaboration,” said Bo Cerup-Simonsen.

In joining the Center, Jason Liberty, Royal Caribbean Group President and CEO, said: