HURTIGRUTEN has set sail on its first climate-neutral voyage (CW 03 Oct), with Richard With (pictured) departing Bergen to chart a course along the cruise line’s Coastal Express route to Kirkenes and back. The battery-hybrid ship will complete a 5,000-kilometre round trip using 100% advanced biofuel, reaffirming the cruise line’s...
HURTIGRUTEN has set sail on its first climate-neutral voyage (CW 03 Oct), with Richard With (pictured) departing Bergen to chart a course along the cruise line’s Coastal Express route to Kirkenes and back.
The battery-hybrid ship will complete a 5,000-kilometre round trip using 100% advanced biofuel, reaffirming the cruise line’s position as a leader in sustainable travel.
Richard With will run on HVO100, an advanced biofuel produced from waste and residual materials like used cooking oil and fat waste.
Hurtigruten has invested around US$176m (A$269m) in technical upgrades, in what has been one of the most extensive environmental upgrade programs of its kind.
Advanced sewage treatment systems and purification units have also reduced NOx emissions by more than 80%, and all ships in the fleet are now fitted with shore power connections.
“Lifecycle analyses show that this fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared with fossil alternatives,” said Lea Rankinen, Managing Director of St1 Norway, Hurtigruten’s fuel supplier.
“This voyage demonstrates how circular solutions can deliver real emission reductions today.
“Hurtigruten is showing decisive leadership, and for us at St1, this is about using technology and resources more intelligently.” MS
