Havila plans climate-neutral coastal voyage
The Havila Voyages vessel Havila Castor (Source: Havila Voyages)
Havila Voyages and HAV Group have announced plans to ensure a climate-neutral fleet on the Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route, with ambitions to reach zero emissions. The plans were presented during Arendalsuka, Norway’s annual political forum.
Havila Voyages CEO Bent Martini said: “We have ambitions for growth, and we want to grow on the coastal route. And we want to grow with a fleet consisting of ships that can meet the environmental requirements of the future, which we expect and hope the authorities will set in the new contract.”
He added: “Our message to politicians and decision-makers is clear: climate neutrality should be an absolute minimum in the next contract. And we will deliver on that from day one.”
The company is already planning a trial later this year, aiming to operate one full round voyage climate-neutrally using biogas combined with large battery packs. Martini said suppliers are being consulted to ensure sufficient biogas volumes.
HAV Group CEO Gunnar Larsen said: “Together with our subsidiaries and partners, and with the Norwegian maritime cluster, we can create something truly unique. This could be Norwegian value creation in practice.”
