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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.

Supply chain: Reinforcing our values globally

Solvang pays close attention to ethics and sustainability among our suppliers. This yielded solid results in 2024. Meet Solvang’s supply chain manager Tanja Øvrebø Hunshamar.

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.

Proactive anti-corruption measures in Solvang

Increased mutual trust and ethical conduct in global shipping are rewards from Solvang’s anti-corruption activities across ports and regions.

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.

Sharing samples of knowledge

Solvang develops research-based maritime solutions with our partners. Every new sample of knowledge we share publicly to promote sustainable shipping. Solvang’s Fleet Director Tor Øyvind Ask offers and account of which measures really make a difference in deep-sea green technology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A powerful diverse culture

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

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.

Expanding supply chain management

Solvang’s main office in Stavanger hired two new supply chain officers, substantially expanding the company’s capacity to safeguard and optimize purchases throughout the operation. Supply chain manager Tanja Hunshamar Øvrebø continues to head the purchases division.

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.

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.