Vikand partnering with SeaTec to help lower cruise ship energy usage

SeaTec, an independent maritime technical service provider, will work with Vikand to identify solutions to lower all their clients’ environmental footprints and to provide strategies which will help them achieve key sustainability goals.

Air purification technology 

The key focus of the partnership will be to collaboratively introduce Vikand’s Air Purification solution to the cruise industry, which has been proven to lower emissions and energy consumption. 

The patented system approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) uses Pyure technology, and continuously reduces viruses, bacteria, odours and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) both in the air and on surfaces.

Through higher air recirculation, it reduces the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) load on a ship which typically accounts from between 20-50% of a ship’s energy consumption and fuel usage, offering significant energy savings and helping towards environmental goals.

'Collaboration is more and more important in the maritime industry as we collectively address challenges of decarbonisation and sustainability,’ remarked Vikand CEO Peter Hult. ‘Working together has never been more important which is why we have teamed up with SeaTec. Through our partnership, we are providing a proactive solution to help our clients meet their sustainability and ESG goals.'  

Crew wellbeing  

Elliot Gow, CEO of V.Services, which includes SeaTec within its portfolio of marine support services, discussed air purification within the context of wellbeing of crew and guests. He said, ‘As an ESG leader for the maritime industry, SeaTec is dedicated to promoting industry best practices. Our partnership with VIKAND will help us to realize our customers’ environmental goals by reducing energy consumption whilst simultaneously enhancing crew welfare.'