Nicko Cruises receives double award for sustainable cruises!

Nicko Cruises receives double award for sustainable cruises!

nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has recently received significant awards for its commitment to sustainable cruises. In particular, the two river ships, RHEIN MELODIE and RHEIN SYMPHONIE, were awarded the Green Award in silver. This recognition demonstrates the company's personal commitment to environmental issues and its responsibility in the cruise industry. The Green Award is presented by the Green Award Foundation and recognizes ships that implement outstanding environmental measures.

In addition, nicko cruises received the “Fair Cruise Work” seal of quality, which is awarded by the Nautilus International union. This seal highlights the transparent and fair working conditions on board and reflects the company's claim to social sustainability. Managing Director Guido Laukamp emphasizes that the integration of environmental and social responsibility significantly shapes the actions of nicko cruises and drives this approach.

Sustainable conversions of river vessels

The conversion of the RHEIN MELODIE and RHEIN SYMPHONIE to the low-emission fuel HVO 100 was crucial for receiving the Green Award. This environmentally friendly fuel is obtained from renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil. The ships had to demonstrate their environmental management, operational efficiency and safety standards in a comprehensive audit. These criteria also go beyond the legal requirements.

By adapting the onboard fuel systems, the two river vessels can also flexibly use gasoil or GTL, making it possible to dock in ports with high environmental standards, such as Amsterdam and Rotterdam. These measures demonstrate nicko cruises' efforts to sustainably meet high environmental standards.

Social responsibility and fair working conditions

The “Fair Cruise Work” seal certifies that nicko cruises is actively committed to fair working conditions for nautical staff. This award further underlines the company's commitment to social sustainability in the cruise industry. Laukamp emphasizes how important it is that the crew's working conditions are transparent and fair.

In summary, nicko cruises' recent awards not only represent a step towards more sustainable travel, but also reinforce the company's commitment to assuming both ecological and social responsibility. The path to a sustainable future in the cruise industry is now clear, with a clear focus on responsible behavior.

For more information about nicko cruises' awards and commitment, visit the reports on Cruise news and Trvlcounter.