Tag: Norway

The Norwegian Maritime Authority participated in the NCE Maritime CleanTech cluster meeting in Haugesund and observed that the use of hydrogen as marine fuel is fully achievable provided that the process is properly organised.

Fincantieri announced that “Kronprins Haakon”, the oceanographic icebreaker which is building for the Norwegian government, has been launched at the shipyard in Muggiano. Fittings will continue leading the vessel to its delivery, scheduled by the end of 2017.

Vard has announced that it has secured a contract for the design and construction of one krill fishing vessel, specially developed for sustainable fishing operations in Antarctica, for Aker BioMarine in Norway.

NES recently announced that it signed a new contract with Havyard Ship Technology, Leirvik for the delivery of hybrid electric systems for three new ferries owned by Norway`s company Fjord1. By including the latest within environmentally friendly technology on their ferries, Fjord1 sets the Green standard within the ferry industry.

The Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy has announced the results of the APA (Award in Pre-Defined Areas) licensing round, which granted four licences to MOL Norge on the Norwegian Continental Shelf.

The Norwegian Maritime Authority issued the first Polar Code certification for the Norwegian offshore supply vessel Stril Polar, owned and operated by Simon Møkster Shipping AS. The vessel proved to be a very suitable candidate for certification as it has been built to operate in cold conditions.

The MPA Singapore signed a Joint Statement with the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.The signing was witnessed by President Tony Tan and His Majesty King, Harald V of Norway.

MPA Singapore announced that a network of ports and maritime authorities in Asia, Europe, and North America have agreed to work toward establishment of harmonized LNG bunkering standards.

The Norwegian shipping industry and the Norwegian authorities have gathered to create the Green Coastal Shipping Programme. Norwegian authorities’ target for 2030 is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to what they were 40 years earlier. By doing so, Norway will set the direction for the shipping industry and continue to be a front-runner.