HAVILA VOYAGES and HAV GROUP have formalised their collaboration to grow operations on the Bergen – Kirkenes – Bergen Coastal Route in the next contract period.
Focus: Lower emissions, higher energy efficiency, and development of next-generation ships.
Key Points:
- Current fleet can reach carbon neutrality using biogas.
- Future potential: green hydrogen, carbon capture, and 30% more energy efficiency.
- New ships will build on the existing design with enhanced technology.
- Call for stricter environmental requirements from authorities – including minimum year-round carbon neutrality.
Statements:
- Bent Martini (Havila Voyages): “We’re ready to deliver carbon neutrality from day one with our current fleet.”
- Gunnar Larsen (HAV Group): “We fully embrace the challenge and look forward to delivering innovative maritime solutions.”
Industry Call:
- Both CEOs invited Norway’s maritime cluster to collaborate and make the Coastal Route a model for climate-responsible passenger shipping.
