- Shell Marine has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide marine lubricants to cruise line operator Carnival Corporation’s global fleet of 89 ships.
- Carnival will also offset the carbon dioxide emissions from the marine lubricants it purchases from Shell, through Shell’s nature-based carbon credits.
- Joris van Brussel, General Manager, Shell Marine, said that Shell Marine is working with our customers to help the shipping sector decarbonise.
- This is in line with Shell’s ambition to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 or sooner, in step with society and our customers.
A recent news article published in the Marine Insight reveals that Shell Marine is to provide the marine lubricants to Carnival Corporation.
Technical and digital services
Through our marine lubricants and integrated service offering which includes technical and digital services, we’re helping customers like Carnival optimise engine efficiency, thus reducing a ship’s environmental impact.
“We are delighted that our integrated approach and carbon-neutral marine lubricants can help bring customers like Carnival a step closer to achieving their sustainability ambitions,” added van Brussel.
Climate change is a top priority
Michael T. Mcnamara, Vice President Global Fuel Sourcing, Carnival highlights the following key points:
- Addressing climate change
- Delivering a cleaner, more efficient and sustainable cruise experience
- Aligning the supply chain with our decarbonisation strategy
Shell’s carbon-neutral marine lubricants support Carnival’s efforts to reduce the carbon emission by 40% by 2030. Carnival has made significant progress and welcome this initiative from Shell Marine on our decarbonisation journey.
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Source: Marine Insight
