Loa Carbon today announced the appointment of cruise industry veteran, Adam Goldstein, to the company’s Board of Directors, bolstering its mission to decarbonize the hard-to-abate maritime sector.
Goldstein brings more than three decades of experience steering the cruise and broader maritime industries through periods of rapid growth and technological change. He spent 32 years with Royal Caribbean Group, including serving as Vice Chairman and President & COO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. and President & CEO of Royal Caribbean International, where he oversaw sales and marketing, hotel and marine operations, supply chain, government relations, and global destination development. He was inducted into the International Maritime Hall of Fame in 2018. Beyond commercial leadership as a board member of companies in sectors including wireless broadband, water purification and logistics software, Goldstein co-chairs the Energy Security Leadership Council (a SAFE affiliate), a coalition of business and military leaders advocating for cleaner, more secure energy systems. His perspective on vessel operations, fuel-supply logistics, and policy will guide Loa Carbon as it deploys modular e-methane plants to serve the rapidly emerging e-LNG market.
“Maritime decarbonization is no longer a distant aspiration. It is an immediate commercial imperative,” said Goldstein. “Loa’s marine e-LNG is a drop-in alternative that works seamlessly with today’s infrastructure. That compatibility will drive down the price of compliance in the near-term, while future-proofing fleets for the stricter emissions requirements on the horizon.”
“Adam has navigated some of the industry’s most complex transitions and understands how operational realities meet regulatory ambition,” said Ryan Shearman, CEO of Loa Carbon. “His insight will be invaluable as we scale production and partner with fleets seeking practical, near-term pathways to net-zero.”
Goldstein joins Loa Carbon at a pivotal moment as the company broadens its partnerships across shipping, port infrastructure, and energy markets. His perspective on global fleet investment, planning, and technology adoption will support Loa’s drive to scale its e-LNG platform and provide reliable low-carbon fuel to leading maritime hubs worldwide.
