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Clipper future:
2030 – 2050
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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.

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.

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 an impressive set of environmental equipment – set to minimize the climate footprint and rule the waves of ECO gas carriers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Corporate governance: A brave approach

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.