NCL has unveiled its fleet replacement strategy, introducing advanced methanol and ammonia-powered ships. This initiative surpasses the UN’s emissions targets for 2030 by 2025 and aligns with NCL’s goal to cut CO2 emissions by 80% by 2030.
NCL’s fleet replacement strategy, which involves the introduction of environmentally friendly methanol and ammonia-powered ships, is a significant step towards their commitment to environmental sustainability. Methanol ships delivered by the end of 2024 alone will surpass the UN’s emissions goals for 2030 by 2025, a significant milestone towards their target to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% in 2030.
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Replacing three of the vessels in our current fleet, with larger-sized energy efficient newbuild, confirms our commitment to our long-term strategy. This is the first step on the way towards 80% reduction within 2030, and reduces NCL’s CO2 emissions by 50% within 2025
Martin Torkelsen, Commercial Officer North Sea Container Line
The imminent completion of two larger methanol-powered vessels will lead to the retirement of three of its current diesel-powered vessels, significantly reducing their carbon footprint. The ammonia vessels will sail in mid-2026, a significant step towards a greener future.
Q4-2024 represents the first significant milestone towards substantial CO2 reductions
The introduction of NCL´s two methanol-powered vessels, NCL Vestland and NCL Nordland, in October and December 2024, respectively, is a significant milestone in NCL’s fleet replacement strategy. With their advanced technology and larger size, the new vessels are designed to replace three of NCL´s diesel-powered vessels, contributing significantly to the company’s CO2 reduction and safety goals.
NEW METHANOL SERVICE FACTS BOX
– Operational from Q4-2024
– Norway’s first carbon-neutral service
– Heavy investments in crew and safety measures
– 40% increase in capacity
– 63% reduction in energy consumption per TEU pr. nm
– Improved schedule reliability and lead time
The two new vessels, NCL Vestland and NCL Nordland will each offer a capacity of 1350 TEUs and 400 reefer plugs. They will operate independently of loading land-based infrastructure (container cranes), providing more flexibility regarding what ports to arrive at. This sea-based infrastructure enhances our operational efficiency and contributes to significant savings in land-based infrastructure investments, aligning with NCL´s commitment to environmental sustainability.
Q2-2026 marks another significant step towards zero-emission supply chains
From 2026, Norwegian companies can trade their products emissions-free in and out of Norway. The ammonia-powered vessel Yara Eyde’s launch in Q2-2026 represents another significant step towards a greener future.
Yara Eyde is optimized for the trade corridor between Norway and Europe and will operate between Oslo, Brevik, Rotterdam, and Bremerhaven. With Yara International participating as a cargo owner, the fertilizer produced in Porsgrunn will be shipped emission-free to Germany, cutting scope 3 emissions by 11,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
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