Monday, September 9, 2024 On September 5, 2024, in the port of Rotterdam, AIDA Cruises made a significant milestone by refueling its AIDAprima cruise ship with 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel (BMF100) for the first time. This marked the launch of a pilot project aimed at assessing the fuel’s performance during regular operations, with an eye on its future potential. The biofuel, entirely derived from advanced feedstocks such as organic waste or residues, was supplied by VARO Energy.
It is projected to lower greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85% compared to traditional fossil fuels. “We are focused on identifying advanced fuels and technologies we can use to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In our search for the fuel mix of the future, we have been gathering valuable experience through trials using various biofuels since 2022, and we continue to closely cooperate with experts from industry and science to develop new approaches to continuously reduce emissions,” explains AIDA Cruises President Felix Eichhorn .
“In order to achieve a sustainable future, we need a growing supply of biofuels and other low-carbon alternative fuels – available globally at scale and at marketable prices,” Eichhorn continues. Following its refueling in Rotterdam, AIDAprima will trial the new biofuel during its scheduled voyages from Hamburg, navigating through Norway’s scenic fjords. The results from these operational tests will play a key role in assessing the biofuel’s potential fo.