Azipods — the rotating propulsion pods on most modern cruise ships — were first deployed commercially on Carnival Elation in 1998. Before azipods, ships needed rudders, shaft lines, and bow thrusters for maneuvering. Azipods replaced all three and cut fuel burn by 10–15%. What's the next engineering shift you think will change cruise design?

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