TUI Cruises tests sustainable biofuel blend B30

TUI Cruises, the renowned cruise line, has successfully tested a biofuel blend named B30 on its cruise ship, MEIN SCHIFF 4. Derived from cooking oil, this eco-friendly fuel offers significant reductions in sulfur emissions and upto an impressive 90% cut in CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. The sustainable fuel was supplied by Bunker One,

MEYER Group presents cruise ship concept without fossil fuel

MEYER Group, an international consortium specializing in cruise shipbuilding, has presented a cruise ship concept that manages without fossil fuels. MEYER presented the “Reverse” concept – a concept that shows what a cruise ship could look like in the year 2100 – at the global cruise trade fair in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The exterior of

Bloom Energy fuel cells demonstrate effectiveness

In their first major marine deployment, Bloom Energy fuel cells demonstrated a significant increase in electrical efficiency on a luxury cruise ship built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique (CdA). Bloom and CdA have also announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on developing future multi-MW installations on board marine vessels. The 150kW

Holland America completes biofuel test on cruise ship

Carnival Corporation’s Holland America Line reports that it has completed the cruise industry’s first multiweek test of biofuels on board its 1,432-guest cruise ship Volendam. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels, and Wärtsilä, a global leader in power and propulsion technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine market. The assessment was completed

Norwegian startup to build clean energy cruise ship

Northern Xplorer, a Norwegian cruise venture, had revealed its first concept ship back in December 2021. Initially known as the MM130, this innovative vessel would be equipped with fully-electric propulsion, as well as hydrogen fuel cell technology. ABB, an expert in marine propulsion systems, is one of Northern Xplorer’s partners. The future ship would also

MSC’s LNG-powered cruise ship completes sea trials

The MSC World Europa completed sea trials in the Atlantic as she prepares to enter service in November 2022. The LNG-powered cruise ship is also set to become the largest LNG cruise ship, and one of the world’s largest cruise ships. Measuring 1,092 feet in length, the new cruise ship will be approximately 205,700 gross

HAV Group’s energy system design gets nod from DNV

HAV Group has received the preliminary design approval from DNV for its hydrogen-based energy system for cruise ships. The Norwegian technology provider’s system was developed as part of the FreeCO2ast project and it uses liquefied hydrogen storage and fuel cells. The approval by DNV can makes HAV Group enter the final design stage and is

MSC to use LNG-filled green vessel from October 2022

MSC Cruises’s fleet will include LNG-fuelled newbuild MSC World Europa cuisse vessel. The vessel will be greenest and most efficient in MSC’s fleet that will enter into operation when it is delivered in October 2022. The company has informed about the ship’s environmental credentials recently. The vessel will also be the largest LNG-powered cruise ship