“HANSEATIC spirit” has bunkered 100% biofuel from waste materials in Amsterdam for the first time and completed a successful test of shore power connection in Hamburg
The first time.
A ship owned by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has taken on 100% biofuel for the first time. The cruise vessel Hanseatic Spirit bunkered the biofuel in Amsterdam last week, the company said in a Linkedin post. The fuel was provided by GoodFuels, Ship & Bunker said.
Reduces CO₂ emissions
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises recently said its luxury expedition cruise vessel HANSEATIC spirit arrived in Hamburg with biofuel for a successful testing of shore power connection.
For the first time, HANSEATIC spirit has bunkered 100% biofuel from waste materials in Amsterdam, which reduces CO₂ emissions by at least 80%.
The decarbonisation
“Together with the successful test of the shore power connection in Hamburg, the expedition ship is thus sending a strong signal for the decarbonisation of the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet,” the firm said in a social media post.
Waste materials
Back in 2022, sister ship HANSEATIC inspiration successfully tested a blend of 30% biofuel and marine gas oil. This certified biofuel, obtained from edible oil residues, reduced CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil fuels and contains hardly any sulphur oxides.
In Amsterdam, HANSEATIC spirit has now completely switched to an environmentally friendly second-generation biofuel produced from residues and waste materials for the first time.
Climate protection
“Upon their arrival at the Hamburg Cruise Center Altona, the shore power connection was also successfully tested, confirming the commitment of the leading provider of luxury and expedition cruises in German-speaking countries to climate protection and emission reduction,” Hapag-Lloyd Cruises added.
Seven decks
The ships feature seven spacious passenger decks, with 120 luxury cabins accommodating a maximum of 230 passengers.
The vessels mix quality with environmental care alongside energy efficient hull design and technology, they are tailored to allow passengers to access remote regions, ranging from the Arctic and Antarctic to the Amazon
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