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Meriaura Group’s deck cargo carrier Aura participates in the construction of the Långnabba wind farm in Åland

The Långnabba wind farm, which consists of ten 4MW wind turbines, is under construction on the southern tip of Eckerö in Åland. The installation of the wind turbines will be carried out between November 2021 and February 2022. Caption: Heavy load …

Oct 11, 2021 / Vessels

Meriaura Group’s port terminal in Naantali starts operating

The construction of the cargo handling and storage area of VG Port Oy (member of Meriaura Group) in Luonnonmaa, Naantali is nearing completion. The new storage field has been paved with asphalt, and shipping operations are gradually starting around …

Jun 18, 2021 / Curious

Meriaura Group is preparing a 100% carbon neutral transport concept

Meriaura Group has started the preparation and design of a transport concept that targets 100% carbon neutrality. The concept is based on hybrid propulsion that combines sustainably produced bio-oil and battery technology. In addition to innovative …

Mar 31, 2021 / Vessels

Meriaura Group invests in modern coaster tonnage

VG-Shipping, a member of Meriaura Group, has acquired a 3,000 DWT dry cargo vessel. The 86-meter-long, 1A ice classed vessel will fly the Cyprus flag, and be under the management of a German partner. The Meriaura chartered vessel will be named …

Feb 26, 2021 / Vessels

Meriaura Group aims to create a zero-waste fleet

At the end of last year, Meriaura Group reported on research collaboration with the Finnish Transport Safety Agency TRAFI for reducing ship-generated waste. The purpose of the study was to assess what measures could be taken by the shipowner and the …

Jun 19, 2019 / Curious