Passenger Ships
Comfort and Sustainable Performance:
HVAC and Refrigeration Systems adapted to your Requirements
Axima Marine & Noske Kaeser
Achieving carbon neutrality by 2050
With more than 31.7 million passengers in 2023, exceeding the pre-Covid level by 7%, the cruise ship sector is thriving. Long criticized for its environmental impact, the cruise-ship industry is undergoing a complete transformation. Cruise companies are investing massively in new technologies aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. They are implementing greener solutions, such as Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) propulsion, the integration of sustainable materials, waste management, and the modernisation of the HVAC systems to improve the energy efficiency of the ships. Indeed, the HVAC equipment and the refrigeration installations constitute the highest source of energy consumption on land and the second at sea after propulsion. Axima Marine & Noske-Kaeser design, manufacture and maintain HVAC and refrigeration solutions playing a significant role in decarbonisation.
The shipbuilding activities in key figures
The shipbuilding activities in key figures
Axima Marine and Noske-Kaeser Turnkey solutions
Specialising in environmental engineering and refrigeration, and also in fire safety on passenger ships, Axima Marine and Noske-Kaeser have more than 30 years' experience in the field. From the start of the design phase called "Eco-design", we offer you equipment and services combining control over energy consumption, weight and dimensional optimisation , comfort, technical feasibility no matter how diverse your requirements, our installations adapt to your needs.
From the eco-design phase to the energy efficiency audit, to the design and operation of low-carbon HVAC and refrigeration solutions for ships, Axima Marine and Noske-Kaeser have a range of expertise giving us considerable prestige. Our expert refrigeration teams develop refrigeration solutions, using natural and decarbonized cooling fluids. Also, our innovative testing resources and our climate test-bed, allow the teams to test and qualify all our developments.
We offer our customers advice and support to enable them to obtain turnkey and custom solutions.
An offer of services focused on sustainable transport
Zoom on the levers for ship decarbonisation according to AXIMA marine and Noske-Kaeser
Our expertise is targeted on your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration needs. Conscious of the challenges of global warming, our expert teams are working constantly to develop contacts with our suppliers of more environmentally friendly products. Axima Marine and Noske-Kaeser work on different levels of actions to reduce energy costs on a step by step basis.
Our geographical presence throughout the world enables us to offer you maintenance services, management of spare parts and upgrades for your HVAC, Refrigeration, NRBC and fire protection systems on board.
Flagship technologies and products combining performance, sustainability and safety for your passenger ships
Supply of dedicated refrigeration installations and evaporators specially designed to optimise performance and hygiene (USPHS regulations). The refrigeration installation provides an appropriate supply for the passengers and the crew. The refrigeration installations and evaporators are designed according to the constraints of the ships (vibrations, compact volume, power rating, redundancy, etc.) The system supplies the standard cold room and the refrigerators in the pantry and the galleys. The scope of the supply may include the panels, the shelving and refrigeration piping. Use of an environmentally friendly coolant fluid in accordance with the F-Gas regulations.
Ventilation and fire-fighting fully tailored to each kitchen's equipment, configuration and layout, in accordance with health and safety and safety.
Design entirely integrated into the general arrangement (G.A.) of the ship thanks to compact coordination of ducts, pipes and electricity systems, offering easy/intelligent maintenance.
We custom manufacture the electrical switchboards and the control panels which will allow you to have a quick and complete overview of the different systems on board. The equipment is designed according to the ships' constraints (shock resistance, low level of vibrations and noise, compact volume, AC/DC power supply, EMC, etc.). The equipment ensures the safety of the operations.
The HVAC system is designed and adapted to the particular requirements of the room (internal loads, specific function, redundancy, etc.). The control system is designed and adapted to the specific requirements of the room (CO², NOVEC, HP or LP fog system).
Ventilation and fire-fighting system designed and fully adapted to all machine room equipment. The design complies with international design and safety standards.
Calculation of the most efficient cooling capacity and dimensioning of the equipment. Supply of different types of cooling technology, including innovative, low-energy consumption technologies.
Individual low-noise air-conditioning system and passenger comfort equipment, which can be connected to the hotel management system (HMS). Design for luxury suites. The fire-fighting system is designed in accordance with international safety regulations.
Aesthetic integration of sea fog eliminators and louvers to preserve the HVAC installation.
Customisable air-conditioning system Optimised air quality for comfort Fire-fighting The design of the fire-fighting system complies with international safety standards.
Dedicated or integrated automation system to manage the installations, optimise their energy efficiency and to contribute to safety and maintenance management.
Ventilation and fire-fighting, a system designed and fully adapted to the layout of the vehicle deck.
The design complies with international design and safety regulations.
