Matt Richardson

Royal Caribbean’s ICON of the Seas is a ground-breaking ship. Not only is it the largest cruise ship in the world, but it is also the first of Royal Caribbean’s fleet to be LNG-fueled. Due to its size and complexity, there are inherent challenges that make this cruise ship difficult to refuel. With a large vessel separation distance of 10 meters, overhanging lifeboats infringing on the enclosed bunkering area and a limited time window for refueling operations, there is a real need for innovative technology to make this a success.