Norwegian forestry corporations Viken AT Market and AT Skog have entered into an settlement with Skarv Delivery Options, a three way partnership between Grieg Edge and Peak Group, to move timber on zero-emission ships powered by ammonia and electrical energy.
Underneath the settlement, Viken AT Market, which ships roughly 1 million tons of timber yearly, will transfer a part of its timber transport to Skarv Delivery’s 7,800 dwt ammonia-ready basic cargo self-unloader, beginning in the summertime of 2027.
Developed by Skarv Delivery, with help from Grieg Shipbrokers, the newbuild vessel will go on a time constitution to Arriva Delivery which is able to handle the industrial ship operation for Viken AT Market.
As described, yhe ship is designed to sail most effectively at low speeds, which helps guarantee economically viable operations regardless of the upper price of ammonia in comparison with conventional fuels. A 160-cubic ammonia tank, blended with marine fuel oil (MGO) as pilot gas, will present sufficient gas for a 14-day spherical journey from Norway to the continent.
Based on the shipowner, Chinese language Huanghai Shipbuilding will construct the vessel, which is predicted to be delivered within the second quarter of 2027.
It’s understood that the newbuild will likely be an up to date model of the sister ships Skarv Delivery has ordered for industrial operation for Peak CSL Group.
“That is our first ship able to crusing on ammonia from day one, permitting it to function with minimal greenhouse fuel emissions. Concurrently, the engine is linked to an electrical propulsion system that utilises batteries and has entry to shore energy,” mentioned Jan Øivind Svardal, CEO of Skarv Delivery.
“The design and operation of the vessel think about the dangers related to utilizing ammonia as gas. Security will likely be a major focus. The ship will likely be outfitted with extremely superior security methods, alongside operational security procedures and crew coaching.”
Skarv Delivery Options was established in 2022 to provoke and develop sustainable coastal transport in Northern Europe. The three way partnership has 4 multipurpose ships beneath building in China for industrial operation for Peak CSL, with supply anticipated within the fourth quarter of 2025.
