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AIDA Cruises vessel bunkered with GoodFuels' sustainable biofuels

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: More News More News; Published: 23 July 2022 23 July 2022

GoodFuels, the leading biofuels provider for the global transport industry, has successfully completed its first bio-bunkering for a large passenger ship in partnership with Carnival Corporation’s AIDA Cruises brand, marking an important step forward to achieving sustainability in the cruise industry.

AIDAprima, a Hyperion-class cruise ship, was refuelled with GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuels during a port visit to Rotterdam, in the Netherlands. The trial took place while the vessel was on a 7-night cruise, visiting Hamburg, Southampton, Le Havre, and Zeebrugge.

GoodFuels’ next-generation sustainable biofuel is derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue, with no land-use issues and no competition with food production or deforestation. It enables a well-to-exhaust CO2 reduction of 80 to 90% when compared to fossil fuels. Thanks to its “drop in” properties, AIDAprima was bunkered with biofuel without requiring any modifications to the engine or tanks.

The successful bio-bunkering demonstrates AIDA Cruises’ commitment to investing in new low carbon emissions technologies as part of their long-term decarbonisation strategy. It also provides a blueprint for the wider cruise sector on how to accelerate the adoption of alternative fuels in large-scale passenger ships. Following the first bio-bunkering, follow-up deliveries are envisioned by AIDA Cruises, as well as a potential for expansion to other brands under the Carnival Corporation banner.

Commenting on the partnership, Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO of GoodFuels, said: “This first bio-bunkering with AIDA Cruises marks an exciting step forward on the cruise industry’s decarbonisation pathway, demonstrating that our sustainable biofuels are a safe, technically viable and convenient option to drastically cut down emissions from passenger vessels. As the effects of climate change are felt acutely in several parts of the world, the time for action is now, and biofuels are one of the few options that can already make a difference today. We are delighted to have worked alongside the trail-blazers at AIDA Cruises in the past few months to make this milestone a reality, and we look forward to collaborating again in the future.”

Felix Eichhorn, President AIDA Cruises, emphasizes: "We continue to actively explore all opportunities to decarbonize our fleet while advancing efficiency in line with international carbon intensity reduction targets. With the successful start of biofuel usage, we have proven that gradual decarbonization is possible even on ships already in service. An important prerequisite for us as a cruise line to be able to use it is that it becomes widely available on an industrial scale and at marketable prices."

MSC Cruises USA names Names Koreen McNutt as new Senior Vice President & Commercial Sales Officer

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: More News More News; Published: 22 July 2022 22 July 2022

MSC Cruises USA has announced Koreen McNutt will join the cruise line as Senior Vice President & Commercial Sales Officer on August 1, 2022. McNutt will lead trade sales and relations efforts, collaborating with the commercial and leadership teams to continue building these important relationships. Reporting to Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer Lynn Torrent, McNutt’s new role is part of a broader organizational realignment to integrate commercial functions and support rapid growth in the U.S. market.

McNutt’s career includes 16 years at Expedia Group, where she most recently served as Senior Director of Global Supply. Prior to that, she spent 13 years at Holland America Line/Windstar Cruises leading complex product and project management. Known as a well-respected cruise industry leader, McNutt has also served on several cruise line Travel Agent Advisory Boards, including MSC Cruises.

Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: “We are thrilled for Koreen to join the MSC Cruises family and bring her deep knowledge and expertise to our ambitious growth plans for the U.S. market. I’m confident Koreen’s history as an accomplished leader in global sales, operations and account management makes her the right person to support and grow our valued relationships with travel advisors and sales partners.”

Silversea launches off-season Controtempo World Cruise for 2025

Details: Written by Teijo Niemelä Teijo Niemelä; Category: More News More News; Published: 21 July 2022 21 July 2022

Silversea Cruises has opened an exclusive pre-sale on its Controtempo World Cruise for 2025, inviting guests to journey offbeat to 59 destinations in 30 countries across four continents. Unveiled by the cruise line’s executives during a special live-streamed event, the 136-day Controtempo World Cruise will depart Tokyo for New York on January 13, 2025, unlocking some of the world’s most iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations during unconventional seasons, with immersive experiences that introduce local people and the most compelling stories. Guests will journey aboard Silversea’s ultra-luxury 596-guest Silver Dawn for the global voyage, marking the first time a Muse-class ship has hosted a World Cruise.

The Controtempo World Cruise 2025 was unveiled to selected guests and travel partners during a virtual premiere, which featured a video starring Fernando Barroso de Oliveira – Silversea’s President’s Ambassador to the Venetian Society. Incorporating a 10-song soundtrack composed especially for the event, inspired by each region on the voyage, the video depicts Fernando walking through a sample of the voyage’s destinations. He reveals the authentic experiences that await guests in each region, highlighting the draw of discovering the world off-season and through local eyes. At the video’s conclusion and following a brief presentation, attendees posed their questions to Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises; Barbara Muckermann, Chief Commercial Officer, Silversea Cruises; and Fernando.

“Feeding the incredibly high demand for extended voyages, our destination experts have designed our new Controtempo World Cruise 2025 to sail offbeat, enabling the world’s most experienced travellers to rediscover the world in a whole new light,” says Roberto Martinoli, President and CEO, Silversea Cruises. “Controtempo, a musical term that means ‘off-tempo’, will take guests closer to the authentic heartbeat of iconic and off-the-beaten-path destinations. We will be travelling to an unusual rhythm, from East to West, with more time ashore in unconventional seasons. For the first time, we will host our World Cruise aboard our beautiful Silver Dawn – a slightly larger ship with a capacity of 596—which pays testament to the high demand we are seeing for extended voyages. Most importantly, guests will enjoy an enhanced experience aboard Silver Dawn, with the choice of eight restaurants; eight bars and lounges; our immersive culinary programme, S.A.L.T.®; and our indulgent wellness programme, Otium℠. This is the invitation to gain a different perspective on the world, in true Silversea style.”

Incorporating 33 overnight calls, seven exclusive events, three optional overland programmes, and 19 maiden calls, the Controtempo World Cruise 2025 is set to unlock new, immersive experiences for Silversea’s well-travelled guests. As well as some of the most iconic cities in the world, from Tokyo to Paris, the itinerary will include remote destinations that are new to a Silversea World Cruise. The voyage will be divided into 10 segments, first of which starting from Tokyo, Japan on January 13, 2025.

The pre-sale for the Controtempo World Cruise 2025 has opened to all Venetian Society members, while sales open to the general public on August 2, 2022.

Carnival prices stock offer at $9.95 per share

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 21 July 2022 21 July 2022

Carnival Corporation & plc announced that it had priced its previously announced underwritten public offering of 102,139,621 shares of common stock of the Company at a public offering price of $9.95 per share.

“The Company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to 15,320,943 additional shares of common stock of the Company. The offering is expected to close on July 25, 2022, subject to customary closing conditions,” it said in a statement.

It said it expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which could include addressing 2023 debt maturities, it stated.

Carnival starts underwritten $1.0 billion common stock offering

Details: Written by Kari Reinikainen Kari Reinikainen; Category: More News More News; Published: 21 July 2022 21 July 2022

Carnival Corporation & plc said that Carnival Corporation has commenced an underwritten public offering of $1,000,000,000 of shares of common stock of the Company.

“The Company intends to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to $150,000,000 of additional shares of common stock of the Company. The Company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which could include addressing 2023 debt maturities,” Carnival said in a statement.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC is acting as sole bookrunner and underwriter for the proposed public offering.