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Leading provider of LPG and petchem tonnage

On every single voyage, we are required to demonstrate the full range of our experience and expertise. Our strength lies in reliable, high-quality deliveries. It is our goal to maintain a steady course towards the future, at the same time as making good use of the experience we have gained.

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Solvang ESG report 2025

The annual report indexes Solvang’s sustainability impacts to the EU’s corporate sustainability directive CSRD, as well as to UN social developing goals, and to Global Reporting Initiative standards.

The naming of new VLGCs Guardian, Galiot and Galleon

March 2026: We were pleased to mark the naming of Clipper Guardian, Clipper Galiot, and Clipper Galleon at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries South-Korea.

Solvang acquires three VLGCs from Vitol

Solvang Gas Carriers AS is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase three 2019‑built VLGCs from Vitol subsidiaries, with delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2026: Clipper Voyager, Clipper Valiant, and Clipper Viking.

#CO2 #environment #frontpage #GHG #Green Shipping #sustainability

Solvang towards the future: Our 2030 – 2050 scenarios

By 2030, Solvang will be fully compliant with AER for all vessels, while the GFI target level will depend on the availability of CCS and biofuel. In 2050, net-zero GHG has moved from vision to reality in Solvang’s cargo operations – which will play a vital role for our clients worldwide.

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Solvang Energy Efficiency Award 2025

Clipper Eirene’s excellent scores gave her a narrow lead this time, just ahead of Clipper Posh in second place, Clipper Eris in third, and Clipper Hermes with a strong fourth-place.

#company #environment #frontpage #Green Shipping #improvement #UN13 #UN9 #vessels

Newbuilds: Setting a new ECO LPG standard

Vitali Kisliuk is Solvang’s site-manager at Hyundai’s shipyard in Korea. With a captain’s determination he prepares the seven VLGC newbuilds with a stunning set of environmental equipment – set to eliminate the climate footprint and rule the waves of ECO gas carriers.

#Aboutus #governance #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #UN16

Social: Turning a gap into progress

In 2025, Solvang emerged stronger following a delay between vessel sales and fleet renewal. The turnout is a larger fleet – supported by stronger cohesion, loyalty, and quality among the crew.

#Aboutus #frontpage #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #vessels

Bosun Elmer Malbyuo: – Plan what you do, do what you plan

“As a bosun, I contribute by detecting small things before they grow into bigger problems. I tell the crew to look for the smallest issues, stop whatever is going on and act according to procedure,” says Bosun Elmer Malbyuo.

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Meet Dave Patrick Rabaya: The unstoppable learner

Third Officer Dave Patrick Rabaya builds learning into every day on board Clipper Venus – even when planning Christmas at sea.

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Meet Rovelyn Mae: Preparing for a future in Solvang

After three years in school and one year of training on board Clipper Victory and Clipper Posh, cadet Rovelyn Mae Ramirez (25) is ready to set sail for good with Solvang.

#company #frontpage #governance #improvement #UN16 #UN8

Supply chain: Headed for global integrity

Solvang promotes ethical, environmentally responsible and socially sound conduct among the suppliers. Through strengthened prequalification and risk management practices, supply chain manager Tanja Hunshamar helps support integrity throughout the value chain.

#Aboutus #environment #frontpage #improvement #Research & Development #UN17 #UN9

R&D: At the forefront of development

Solutions and knowledge don’t come easy, which is why Solvang widens and deepens our research and development portfolio. With operational data from live testing in Solvang, the global knowledge expands. Read about the projects and areas of research.

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EU VSME reporting by Solvang

The EU’s Corporate Sustainability Directive CSRD was adopted in 2024 to set Europe on a green trajectory. This is Solvang’s first report – following the VSME standard (voluntary environmental reporting standard for small and medium-sized enterprises)

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GRI 2025 release by Solvang

The global reporting initiative (GRI) framework allows Solvang to communicate our impacts on the economy, environment and people in a transparent way. The following GRI disclosures cover topics within governance, strategy, policies and practices, climate change mitigation and adaptation, emissions, waste and water management, and social responsibility.

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WESP – cutting 95 % of particle mass

In 2024, Solvang completed the installation of wet electrostatic precipitators (WESPs) on five vessels; Clipper Eris, Clipper Eirene, Clipper Enyo, Clipper Eos, and Clipper Wilma.

#environment #ESG #frontpage #governance #Green Shipping #improvement #sustainability

Corporate sustainability reporting by Solvang

After the EU backtracked on some extensive disclosure requirements in their climate reporting directives, Solvang Shipping has moved on with our measures. In a climate of shifting international frameworks, Solvang sticks to our path of investments into eco accountability. Our double materiality asssessment of sustainability factors is the current milestone reached.

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Corporate governance: A brave approach

Solvang makes heavy eco investments without a regulatory clear path to return on the investment.

#frontpage #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #UN16 #UN4 #vessels

Meet Captain Gonzaga: The open-book manager

Captain Christian Gonzaga was granted a lightning career in Solvang. By returning the trust to his crew, he builds a culture of openness and quality on board Clipper Eris.

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Values at Solvang: United by the team spirit

Solvang’s crew are bridging the national, ethnic and religious division lines of a turbulent world. On board, it’s all about mutual respect and team spirit.

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Anti-corruption: Putting all systems to work

Solvang’s anti-corruption achievements come from highly integrated operations, putting ethics, fair competition, and safety to work across all activities

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SIRE 2.0 vetting: It’s all about our people

The first year of dynamic vessel inspections has demonstrated SIRE 2.0 as a game changer in building quality based on mutual trust between Solvang and the energy majors.

#CO2 #environment #ESG #frontpage #GHG #improvement #UN15 #UN9

From concept to reality

Building a shipboard CCS plant has been a long and exciting voyage – from a ”non-possible” starting point to a future-proof running installation.

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Meet Sesinando Conception: 30 years of happy sailing with Solvang

After sailing for 30 years with Solvang, Sesinando Concepcion is closing in on his ultimate destination: Seeing his kids embark on their own voyages.

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Meet Ruth Olimba: A fighter on the bridge

Nothing in life came easy for Ruth Olimba. The more so, she appreciates being part of Solvang as a chief officer.

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The world’s first carbon capture is running

After years of research, development and testing, Solvang’s carbon capture pilot was launched on Clipper Eris at the Seatrium Admiralty in Singapore.

#Aboutus #Cargo #ESG #GHG #improvement #UN13 #UN14 #UN15

Fleet down 22 percent on emissions – up 21 percent on capacity

Since 2009, Solvang’s gas carrier tonnage has grown by 15 percent in terms of DWT, and by 21.4 percent in cargo capacity. In the same period, GHG emissions have been reduced by 21.5 percent, all due to exhaust gas recirculation and cleaning, hull, propeller and drivetrain optimization, and continuous operational improvements.

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Newbuilds: Expanding Solvang’s Panamax VLGC fleet

Seven new VLGCs, all settled on long-term charters, will expand Solvang’s Panamax capacity in the LPG segment from delivery in 2026 and 2027. All vessels will boost climate performance as they come ready for onboard carbon capture.

#Aboutus #governance #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #UN16

Freedom to blow the whistle

A culture of confidence, personal integrity and high quality is the documented effect of trusting our employees on all levels. Solvang allows employees to report incidents without fear of backlash. HR Director Kjetil Meling explains why.

#company #governance #improvement

Finances: Ballasted for stormy weather

Calm seas don’t train skilful sailors. Solvang spent years building a buffer to sail our stakeholders’ assets to port in any weather, according to Solvang’s CFO Egil Fjogstad.

#governance #improvement #UN16 #UN17 #UN8

Corporate Governance in Solvang

Reliable control mechanisms sustained at company top-level constitute Solvang’s principal governance structure, and warrant of our values. Meet the Chairman Michael Steensland-Brun (right), Christian Frustøl and Ellen Solstad in Solvang’s Board of Director’s.

#Aboutus #ESG #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #vessels

Captain Paiton: A relationship to have and to hold

Solvang’s crew describe their ships and sailing mates in words of affection. Captain Iriz Paiton goes even further.

#Aboutus #governance #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #UN8

Solvang’s people: We want you, we need you

From the cadet to the chairman, Solvang is people propelled by mutual respect, team spirit and quality, according to HR Director Kjetil Meling.

#company #improvement #Living-the-vision #social #UN3 #UN4 #UN5

Ydesia Mallari: Growing as a seafarer

TIP FROM THE CREW: Staying enthusiastic about company core values and heeding for your profession – that’s Ydesia Mallari’s best tip for growing as a seafarer.

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A powerful diverse culture

Worldwide operations allows Solvang to spread the word – of mutual respect, team spirit and quality across markets, regions and cultures.

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Meet Kathrine (27), 3rd Officer on Clipper Posh

CARREER IN SOLVANG: When Kathrine stepped out of her comfort zone and entered the Philippines Cadet Program, she got to know Solvang. Here, she discovered a highly supportive environment opening a path to a better life – for Kathrine herself and for her family.

#environment #Green Shipping #improvement #UN13 #UN17 #UN9 #vessels

Highlights 2023: Massive ECO upgrades during dry-dockings

11 vessels were dry-docked due to scheduled classing and certification during 2023. All vessels achieved EEXI certification after installing EPL (engine power limitation), sandblasting and hull anti-fouling treatment, Mewis Ducts installed (9 vessels), as well as full drivetrain optimization on four of the vessels.

#CO2 #GHG #improvement #sustainability #UN13 #UN15 #UN17 #UN9

The green future of conventional Fuels

After 12 years of experimentation, research and development, Solvang and partners present a game changing technology: The shipboard carbon capture system.