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Yara to start operating the world’s first fully emission-free container ship
The world's first electric and self-propelled container ship – Yara Birkeland – has departed for its maiden voyage in the Oslo fjord. Today, the Norwegian Prime Minister was given a tour by CEO of Yara, Svein Tore Holsether.“We are proud to be able …
Nov 19, 2021 / Vessels
Vard Delivers World’s First Electric & Autonomous Container Ship to Yara
Norwegian shipbuilding firm Vard said Friday it had delivered the Yara Birkeland - the vessel that will be the world’s first all-electric autonomous container ship - to its owners Yara International.Vard was tasked with building a vessel prepared for …
Nov 30, 2020 / Vessels
MacGregor automated mooring solution specified for the world's first autonomous and zero-emission container ship, Yara Birkeland
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, and Kongsberg Maritime have entered into an agreement where MacGregor will deliver an automated mooring system for the world's first autonomous container ship, Yara Birkeland. This will enable mooring operations to be …
Jun 14, 2019 / Vessels
Brunvoll to deliver propulsion systems to autonomous ship
Brunvoll has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group on delivery of propulsion system to "Yara Birkeland". Brunvoll's delivery includes two pulling azimuth propellers for propulsion and two tunnel thrusters for maneuvering, all of which will gain …
Feb 25, 2019 / Curious
VARD signs up PG Flow Solutions for Yara Birkeland
VARD has contracted PG Flow Solutions to supply the engine room pump system to the world’s first autonomous and electric container vessel, Yara Birkeland.Norwegian shipyard Vard Brevik has been tasked with building the NOK 250 million vessel on …
Feb 11, 2019 / Vessels