Hurtigruten and Havila Voyages will operate the first climate-neutral demonstration sailings along Norway's coast using biofuels and biogas, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
Hurtigruten's vessel Richard With will depart on October 29 for a 3,100-mile round trip using 100 per cent Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO100), a waste-based biofuel. The ship, built in 1993, has been refitted with hybrid-battery systems and shore power connectivity.
The company has invested EUR100 million (US$116 million) in environmental upgrades to reduce CO2 and NOx emissions. CEO Hedda Felin said the voyage demonstrates how biofuels can support Norway's climate goals.
Havila Polaris will begin its voyage on November 26, loading 200 cubic metres of liquified biogas at Polarbase near Hammerfest and another 150 cubic metres in Bergen. The ship will use biogas and battery power for the full round trip.
CEO Bent Martini said the voyage will cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90 per cent. Havila operates four LNG-fuelled ships, while Hurtigruten runs seven. Both firms hold government contracts through 2030.
Norway has mandated zero-emission standards for ships entering its World Heritage fjords. Vessels under 10,000 gross tons must comply by January 1, 2026, and larger ships by 2032.
The companies believe their efforts prove stricter environmental requirements can be implemented immediately in future contracts. They say increased fuel supply will help the coastal route meet zero-emission targets.
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