Carnival Corporation Launches LNG Bunkering in Latin America and Western Caribbean
Carnival Corporation Brings Cruise Industry's First LNG Bunkering to Latin America & Western Caribbean
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Carnival Corporation has successfully introduced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering in Latin America and the Western Caribbean, marking a first for the cruise industry. The Carnival Jubilee was refueled at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras, supporting the company's decarbonization strategy aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
- 01Carnival Jubilee is the first cruise ship to refuel with LNG at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras.
- 02The LNG operation supports Carnival's goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions from ship operations by 2050.
- 03Carnival Corporation has invested $93 million in Isla Tropicale, generating approximately $750 million in economic impact for Roatán.
- 04LNG reduces direct carbon emissions by up to 20% and nearly eliminates nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and particulate matter emissions.
- 05Carnival operates 11 LNG-capable ships and plans to add seven more by the end of 2033.
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Carnival Corporation has made history by introducing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering to Latin America and the Western Caribbean, with the Carnival Jubilee becoming the first cruise ship to refuel at Isla Tropicale in Roatán, Honduras. This initiative is part of Carnival's broader decarbonization strategy, which aims for net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2050. The LNG bunkering operation enhances Roatán's role in Carnival's Caribbean itineraries, allowing LNG-capable ships to refuel with minimal disruption. Michael McNamara, Carnival's vice president of strategic sourcing, emphasized the collaboration required to achieve this milestone. The use of LNG is a significant step towards reducing emissions, as it can cut direct carbon emissions by up to 20% and nearly eliminate harmful pollutants. Carnival has invested $93 million in Isla Tropicale, which has generated an economic impact of approximately $750 million and created over 1,300 local jobs. The beach at Isla Tropicale has also received the Honduras Blue Flag Award for its commitment to environmental standards.
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The introduction of LNG bunkering enhances Roatán's economic prospects and supports local job creation while contributing to environmental sustainability.
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