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TECH FEATURE

ALMACO: Enhanced Sustain hen it comes to sustainability in the maritime tors such as manufacturing footprint and recyclability. Even industry, there are many avenues beyond pow- weight is considered as heavier materials in items such as er and propulsion that vessel owned can ex- beds and carpeting will mean more weight on board, nega-

Wplore to improve the environmental footprint tively impacting vessel ef? ciency.

of their ships. Enhancements to interior spaces such as ac- Product lifespan is also very important, Wendelin said, not- commodation, catering and laundry areas, though sometimes ing the use of high-quality materials typically means longer overlooked, can make a big difference, says Finnish based lifespans, and thus less waste. On a merchant or offshore

ALMACO Group. vessel, cabins, for example, are usually built to last 25 to 30

ALMACO builds, refurbishes and services interiors and years, while cabins in the cruise market are typically refreshed hotel areas of marine vessels and offshore units including in shorter ? ve- or 10-year intervals, depending on the owner.

galleys, provision stores, refrigeration machinery, laundries, Wendelin said ALMACO also strives to maximize utiliza- public spaces, as well as guest cabins and crew living quarters. tion of advanced digitalization tools for sustainable lifecycle

A major player in the cruise and passenger vessels markets, improvements. “This is where we can make the biggest im-

ALMACO is also active in other segments, including, naval pact, in my opinion, when it comes to the big picture, because and offshore. In each, the company is laser-focused on sus- we can make the lifespan of the vessel longer with moderniza- tainability. “Our vision is to create a sustainable maritime tions,” he explained.

industry. That is what we strive for,” said Tapani Wendelin, Johanna Tenovuo, ALMACO’s Vice President, New Sales

Vice President, Business Process Development, ALMACO. Catering Division, said that when the company is supplying “Our mission revolves around innovative solutions, resource a galley delivery, whether for newbuild or modernization, it ef? ciency and of course conservation of natural resources.” works with the shipowner and shipyard to produce the design.

As a company, ALMACO closely monitors energy con- Always high on the agenda is energy consumption and the sumption at its facilities, and it also goes through great lengths various ways to implement digital tools and automation to to streamline its logistics, working to avoid air freight as much maximize ef? ciency.

as possible. ALMACO’s Galley Energy Management system (GEM) —

For its clients, ALMACO goes to great lengths to study installed on vessels such as Viking Line’s cruise ferry Viking the materials in the items it delivers, looking closely at fac- Grace — allow shipowners to monitor and control energy us-

When considering your ship's cumulative sustainability, don't forget accomodations, galley and laundry facilities.

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