Celestyal grew to become the primary cruise line to make use of marine biofuel to gasoline one among their ships in Greece.
The gasoline utilized in Celestyal Discovery whereas in Greece is mix of typical marine gasoline and a second-generation biofuel derived from recycled used cooking oils.
This gasoline reduces CO₂ emissions by 21% and is totally compliant with the brand new ISO 8217:2024 requirements.
The milestone supply, carried out on the Port of Lavrion, was carried out by Coral Marine Merchandise SA, a part of Motor Oil Group, in partnership with Celestyal.
The cruise ship is at the moment crusing three- and four-night cruises from Athens to the Greek Isles. Costs begin at $389 per individual and the cruises go to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini.
Captain George Koumpenas, COO at Celestyal, gave the next assertion:
“This initiative marks a significant shift towards sustainable cruising. We’re proud that Celestyal Discovery is taking the lead in decreasing the environmental footprint of the cruise sector in Greece.”
Chris Theophilides, CEO at Celestyal, added:
“From refreshing our fleet to increasing our itineraries, sustainability is central to our long-term imaginative and prescient. This pioneering use of biofuel is a proud second for us and demonstrates what’s attainable when native experience and international ambition come collectively. We’re dedicated to exploring additional options that assist our planet and improve the cruising expertise for future generations.”
