SHELL will be the supplier of the first LNG-powered cruise ships, following an agreement between Carnival Corporation and Shell Western LNG B.V.
Under the pact, Shell will initially supply Carnival AIDA Cruises and Costa Cruises brands with fuel for two new LNG-powered vessels scheduled to launch in 2019 as they sail to northwest European and Mediterranean ports.
The ships will be the first in the industry to use LNG for all of its power in port and at sea.
There is the option within the agreement framework to expand the partnership for Shell to supply LNG fuel to future vessels, such as the three newbuilds ordered last month (CW 08 Sep).
