GoodFuels delivers B30 marine biofuel to Norwegian Dawn at IJmuiden, Netherlands

While docked at the IJmuiden Cruise Terminal in the Netherlands, Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Dawn received a GoodFuels B30 sustainable biofuel blend, GoodFuels announced in November.

Supplied by FincoEnergies in partnership with KPI OceanConnect, this biofuel adoption marks an important step toward decarbonizing the cruise line’s operations.

The B30 biofuel blend, produced exclusively from feedstocks certified as 100 percent waste and residues, offers a sustainable alternative that avoids competition with food resources, GoodFuels stated.

By choosing GoodFuels’ sustainable biofuel, Norwegian Dawn can achieve a significant reduction in lifecycle-CO2 emissions compared to traditional marine diesel—requiring no engine modifications to realize these benefits.

Beyond reducing carbon emissions, biofuels contribute to cleaner air quality along cruise routes.

For vessels like Norwegian Dawn, this means fewer local pollutants such as sulfur oxides (SOx), particulate matter (PM) and black carbon, ultimately benefiting both the environment and communities near these waters.

“We’re excited to support Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings in their move toward cleaner cruising,” said Mayu Kubo, the commercial manager of marine biofuels at FincoEnergies. “By choosing sustainable biofuels, they’re driving down emissions and setting a strong example for the cruise industry.”

This initiative aligns with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ “Sail and Sustain” program, which advocates for the use of renewable fuels across 40 percent of its fleet.

For GoodFuels, the company said each biofuel delivery reaffirms its commitment to making impact with maritime partners with practical, available and affordable decarbonization solutions.

“Our partnership with KPI OceanConnect on this project reflects a shared vision of sustainable biofuels as a viable path to reducing emissions in marine travel,” GoodFuels stated.