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Jul 24 2017

YARA X kongsberg to launch world's first autonomous zero-emissions ship

Konsberg have teamed up with norwegian chemical company YARA for the launch of the yara birkeland – the world’s first fully autonomous, zero-emissions ship. Named after YARA’s founder, the famous scientist and innovator kristian birkeland, the vessel will be 100 percent electric. The ship will begin operation in 2018, shipping products from porsgrunn to to brevik and larvik in norway. Set to be a real game-changer for maritime transport, the vessel will reduce NOx and CO2 emissions by reducing diesel-powered truck haulage by around 40,000 journeys per year. The eco-initiative will help to meet the UN sustainability goals, as well as improving road safety and congestion. 

 

Svein tore holsether, president and CEO of YARA explains the need for such an initiative, stating that ‘every day, more than 100 diesel truck journeys are needed to transport products from YARA’s pprsgrunn plant to ports in brevik and larvik where we ship products to customers around the world. Now, with this new autonomous battery-driven container vessel we can move transport from road to sea. this reduces noise and dust emissions, improves the safety of local roads, not to mention reducing the negative impact on the environment.’ Read more

 

 

Source: DESIGNBOOM