August 29, 2025
- Viking Line will increase renewable biofuel purchases sixfold this autumn, equivalent to VIKING GLORY’s annual consumption.
- Bio-LNG will be used on the Turku–Stockholm route by VIKING GLORY and VIKING GRACE, alongside LNG.
- Fuels generate virtually no sulphur or particulate matter emissions and support the circular economy through waste-based raw materials.
Emission Impact
- Annual biogas use rises from 600 tonnes to 3,800 tonnes.
- Greenhouse gas emissions cut by 17,000 tonnes, equal to 1,700 Finns’ annual footprint.
- Viking Line contributes to Gasum’s pooling service for FuelEU Maritime compliance.
Customer Choice
- For the first time, passengers, conference guests, and cargo customers can opt for fully fossil-free journeys on all routes.
- Demand aligns with trends: 45% of Finns surveyed plan to make more sustainable travel choices.
Future Investments
- Viking Line invested EUR 450 million in VIKING GLORY and VIKING GRACE.
- Developing green corridors Turku–Stockholm and Helsinki–Tallinn.
- Plans for a 100% electric passenger car ferry on Helsinki–Tallinn by the 2030s.
CEO Jan Hanses:
- “We want to be pioneers as Finnish maritime transport shows the way to a fossil-free future.”
