Havila Kystruten, Edda Wind, Kongsberg Maritime, Green H and WindSteel Technologies all join Maritime CleanTech to explore the power of green collaboration.
Entering 2024, Maritime CleanTech is experiencing increasing interest in the many collaborative activities taking place in the green maritime transition.
– We´re thrilled to extend our network even further. While Havila Kystruten can be an important catalyst for developing new zero-emission solutions, Edda Wind and WindSteel Technologies will extend our knowledge into the important offshore wind market. Kongsberg Maritime joins our community with world-leading products and solutions within engineering, propulsion, automation, navigation, positioning, maneuvering, and surveying from the vast expertise of the whole Kongsberg Group. Green H aims to produce and develop infrastructure to make Hydrogen an available future fuel, says Maritime CleanTech CEO Ada Jakobsen.
Together, Jakobsen adds, we´re not just navigating the seas but charting a course toward a sustainable and environmentally friendly future for the entire maritime industry.
Havila Kystruten
Norwegian shipowner Havila Kystruten operates 4 of 11 ships on the Norwegian Coastal Express from Bergen to Kirkenes.
Havila’s new ships are all equipped with huge battery packs, enabling them to sail up to four hours completely without emissions. The battery systems are developed by Corvus Energy and have a capacity of 6,1 MW.
The cruise ships are prepared for hydrogen or ammonia operations, and Havila is engaging in R&D activities to develop a hydrogen-based energy system. The system has already been granted preliminary approval by DNV.
– The sea route between Bergen and Kirkenes can be a catalyst for developing zero-emission shipping along the Norwegian coast, says the CEO of Havila Kystruten, Bent Martini. He advocates the need for stricter requirements and is looking forward to strengthening collaborating with the green maritime value chain to reach upcoming emission targets.
You can read more here: Vi som driver Kystruten, trenger strengere krav til klima og miljø – Tu.no (In Norwegian).
Edda Wind
Shipping company Edda Wind operates vessels for offshore wind operation with main purpose of servicing wind farm operators both in the construction and maintenance phase.
Edda Wind aims to be at the forefront of future sustainable operations and has designed its fleet to meet the demands of both current and future clients. All new builds are zero-emission compatible.
Through the EU-funded Ship-aH2oy project, Edda Wind and 16 European partners are developing a safe and sustainable hydrogen-based solution for power and heat generation on board ships. The goal of the project is to introduce high-temperature solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology for marine use.
Kongsberg Maritime
Kongsberg Maritime is a major Norwegian tech company developing advanced equipment for shipping, the oil and gas industry, marine vessels and offshore energy production all over the world. They are well known for their global position within dynamic positioning, automation, satellite navigation and monitoring systems.
Kongsberg Maritime is joining Maritime CleanTech with the full strength and expertise of the whole of Kongsberg Gruppen, including Kongsberg Digital and Kongsberg Discovery.
Green H
Green H is developing infrastructure for producing and distributing green hydrogen. The company aims to build, own, and operate production plants for the maritime sector, transport, and industry.
Green H is to establish a whole network of hydrogen production close to their end users, reducing transport costs and emissions. This will enable greener operations in many maritime segments.
WindSteel Technologies
Odfjell Oceanwind and Prodtex-owned WindSteel Technologies are developing high-tech production technology for shipyards to produce floaters for offshore wind.
The company aims to take part in developing a complete value chain for offshore floating wind and is eager to integrate with maritime operations and installation of floating wind turbines.