Naples Completes First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering

First ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation completed in the Port of Naples

The Port of Naples has completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering operation for a cruise vessel, marking a significant...

Naples Completes First LNG Ship-to-Ship Bunkering

The Port of Naples completed its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation for a cruise vessel, marking a key step in Italy’s alternative marine fuel push. The transfer was carried out for Sun Princess, operated by Princess Cruises, using the Green Zeebrugge bunkering tanker. Operation Details The LNG transfer took place on 24 May 2026 at the Port of Naples.Axpo said the operation was carried out in coordination with the Port System Authority o…

Port of Naples completes first LNG ship-to-ship bunkering operation

The Port of Naples has completed its first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation, marking a milestone in the development of Italy’s low-emission maritime infrastructure. The operation supplied Sun Princess, an LNG-fuelled cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, part of Carnival Corporation. Axpo carried out the bunkering using the LNG bunker vessel Green Zeebrugge. The project involved several partners. Bureau Veritas (BV) reviewed the technica…