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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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,…
How can ports and cities work hand-in-hand to build a more sustainable future for cruising? In this episode we sit down with Laura Cimaglia, VP of MedCruise and DG & International Affairs at the Port of Taranto. Laura shares the story behind MedCruise’s groundbreaking collaboration with AIVP, the International Association of Port Cities, and the creation of the Cruise Port City Compass – a…
In this episode of Cruise Pioneers, host Birgit Liodden is joined by Steve Jones , Director of Fundraising & Operations at ORCA , a UK-based NGO working at the intersection of cruise and conservation. Steve shares how ORCA ’s pioneering Ocean Conservationist Programme is transforming cruise ships into platforms for whale and dolphin monitoring—reducing vessel strike risk, collecting vital data,…
In this episode of Cruise Pioneers, host Birgit Liodden is joined by Charlotte Aschim , CEO and Founder of TotalCtrl —an award-winning Norwegian tech company revolutionising food waste reduction with AI-powered inventory control. Together, they explore how digitising kitchen operations is a low-hanging fruit for cruise lines to reduce costs, improve food safety, and dramatically cut waste. Drawing…
Host Birgit Liodden is joined by Gerry Larsson-Fedde , Chief Operating Officer at Hurtigruten Norway , to explore the cruise line’s bold vision for a net-zero future. With over 40 years in the maritime industry, Gerry brings deep experience and personal commitment to sustainable innovation. Together, they dive into Hurtigruten Norway’s pioneering initiatives, from hybrid legacy vessels and shore…
This week on Cruise Pioneers , Birgit Liodden is joined by Kaupo Läänerand, Estonia’s Deputy Minister for Maritime and Water Affairs . With over a decade of hands-on maritime experience and a background in managing the largest government-owned fleet in Estonia, Kaupo brings a unique, systems-level perspective to the future of ocean innovation. Together, they explore Estonia’s bold leadership in…
In this episode of Cruise Pioneers , host Birgit Liodden is joined by Anshul Tuteja , VP of Energy Strategy and Decarbonisation at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings. With over 20 years of maritime experience—including leading global fleet optimisation and decarbonisation at Royal Caribbean Group —Anshul is at the forefront of the cruise industry’s green transition. Together, they explore the path to…
In this episode of Cruise Pioneers , host Birgit Liodden is joined by Dimple Patel , multi-exited founder and CEO of NatureMetrics , the world’s leading provider of nature data intelligence solutions. Recognised as a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer 2024, NatureMetrics is revolutionising how businesses and governments harness biodiversity insights using environmental DNA (eDNA) and AI. Together,…
In this episode of Cruise Pioneers , host Birgit Liodden dives into one of the most pressing challenges facing the cruise industry—carbon capture. With ambitious net-zero targets set for the industry, how can the sector leverage ocean-based carbon sequestration to turn the tide on emissions? Joining Birgit are three pioneering innovators at the forefront of carbon capture technology: Chase Dwyer ,…
In this International Women’s Day Special of Tech Talks , Laura Jane Welsh at theICEway hosts two inspiring trailblazers in cruise technology: Paulette Haedo , Chief Information Officer at Azamara Cruises, and Andrea Ortiz, Director of Business Systems Solutions at Virgin Voyages. This episode is dedicated to showcasing the inspiring women leading technological innovation in the cruise…
