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 of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea, Terminal Napoli and the Port Authority of Naples.

Why It Matters

This was the first LNG bunkering operation for a cruise ship in Naples, and it adds to the growing use of LNG as a marine fuel in Italian ports. The move supports wider efforts to cut emissions in shipping while expanding port-side fuel infrastructure for cleaner vessel operations.

Port Fuel Transition

The operation also shows that Italian ports are steadily building capability for ship-to-ship LNG refuelling. Naples joins other ports in Italy where LNG bunkering activity has begun to gain momentum, especially for cruise and ferry segments.