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Industry commitments, cruise line initiatives, and green ship technologies
Holland America Line Begins Pilot Test of Renewable Fuels
Holland America Line announced a long-term biofuel test on the Rotterdam, leveraging 100 percent low carbon intensity biofuel while sailing within the Norwegian World Heritage Fjords. The sustainable biofuel will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 86%.
Royal Caribbean: 6.8% Reduction in Carbon Intensity
Royal Caribbean Group has released its annual “Seastainability Report”, outlining milestones the company reached on its mission to deliver the best experiences responsibly, according to a statement.
Hurtigruten Unveils New Initiative for Reducing Food Waste
Hurtigruten unveiled a specially designed reactor at one of its ports that converts edible food waste into compost used to grow vegetables for Hurtigruten. The initiative aligns with Hurtigruten’s goal of reaching zero-edible food waste, the company said in a statement.
Virgin Voyages Completes First Sustainable Marine Fuel Trial
Virgin Voyages has concluded its first sustainable marine fuel trial.
The initiative is an important element of Virgin Voyages’ sustainability program and commitment to reach net zero by 2050.
MSC Cruises Confirms Orders For Two New Environmentally-Advanced World World-Class Ships
MSC Cruises today confirmed the order of two liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessels. MSC World Europa and MSC World America are already the most energy-efficient ships in the industry.
2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released its 2023 Global Cruise Industry Environmental Technologies and Practices Report, showing concrete progress by the sector in advancing its environmental and sustainability agenda.
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