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Havila Voyages and HAV Group have partnered to ensure the Bergen–Kirkenes coastal route fleet will be at least climate neutral, with the ambition of zero emissions. The plan covers the current four ships and future newbuilds to meet requirements in the next tender period.

CEO Bent Martini reiterated Havila’s goal to expand on the route and called for strict environmental standards in the new contract, saying technology exists to meet them today. Havila also plans to test a climate-neutral round voyage this autumn using biogas and battery power.

Photo: Marius Beck Dahle/Havila Voyages

Source: Havila Kystruten Newsroom

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.