While berthed at the IJmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands, Norwegian Cruise Line’s (NCL) ‘Norwegian Dawn’ was bunkered with a GoodFuels B30 sustainable biofuel blend.
Supplied by FincoEnergies in partnership with KPI OceanConnect, this biofuel marks an important step toward de carbonising the cruise line’s operations, the company said.
The B30 biofuel blend, produced exclusively from feedstocks certified as 100% waste and residues, offers a sustainable alternative that avoids competition with food resources.
By choosing GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuel, ’Norwegian Dawn’ can achieve up to 80-90% reduction in lifecycle CO₂ emissions, compared to traditional marine diesel—requiring no engine modifications to realise these benefits, GoodFuels claimed.
Beyond reducing carbon emissions, biofuels contribute to cleaner air quality. For vessels like ’Norwegian Dawn’, this means fewer local pollutants, such as sulphur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM), and black carbon, ultimately benefiting both the environment and communities near the cruise ship routes.
“We’re excited to support Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in their move toward cleaner cruising. By choosing sustainable biofuels, they’re driving down emissions and setting a strong example for the cruise industry,” said Mayu Kubo, Commercial Manager, Marine Biofuels at FincoEnergies.
This move aligns with NCLH’s ‘Sail and Sustain’ programme, which advocates for the use of renewable fuels across 40% of its fleet.
For GoodFuels, each biofuel delivery reaffirmed its commitment to making an impact with maritime partners with practical, available and affordable de-carbonisation solutions.
The company’s partnership with KPI OceanConnect on this project reflected a shared vision of sustainable biofuels as a viable path to reducing emissions in marine travel, the company added.
As more cruise operators turn to sustainable fuels, GoodFuels is committed to backing the move—helping to pave the way for cleaner cruising and healthier marine environments.
Sustainable biofuels are an effective solution for de carbonising global shipping, as they can be utilised by existing marine engines without having to make changes to the engine or fuel infrastructure.
This means shipowners can start reducing their CO2 emissions, without having to invest heavily in new vessels or in retrofitting their current fleet, GoodFuels stressed.
