• Havila Voyages and HAV Group have formed a partnership to make the Norwegian coastal route fleet climate-neutral, aiming for zero emissions.
• Havila Voyages is planning a test of a fully climate-neutral round voyage this fall using biogas and battery power.
• The companies are urging Norwegian authorities to set strict and clear environmental requirements for the next coastal route contract.
• The partnership aims to promote Norwegian value creation by using local suppliers for the design and construction of future ships.

A powerful new partnership is set to transform the future of Norwegian coastal travel, paving the way for a truly sustainable shipping industry. Havila Voyages and HAV Group have joined forces in an inspiring commitment to operate a climate-neutral fleet along Norway’s iconic coastal route, with the ultimate ambition of achieving zero emissions. This forward-thinking collaboration is a bold statement about what is possible with today’s technology and a clear vision for the future.

With immense confidence, the partners are not only preparing to meet the environmental requirements of the next decade but are actively encouraging Norwegian authorities to set the highest possible standards. They believe that clear, ambitious goals will accelerate the green transition across the entire maritime sector. In a remarkable demonstration of their capability, Havila Voyages is already planning a groundbreaking test voyage for this fall.

The goal is to complete a full round trip from Bergen to Kirkenes and back, a journey of over 5,000 nautical miles, entirely climate neutrally using a combination of biogas and advanced battery packs. This initiative will prove that green coastal voyages are not a distant dream, but a present-day reality. This partnership also champions Norwegian innovation and value creation, aiming to utilize the nation’s world-class maritime cluster for the development and construction of future vessels.