Elkem has entered into an agreement with North Sea Container Line AS (NCL) who will charter in two new container ships enabling carbon neutral operations from MPC Container Ships to further improve Elkem’s North Sea logistics.
The agreement will also enable NCL to become the first container vessel operator in Norway to put methanol-powered ships into operations.
The ships, each at a capacity of 1300 TEU, will be owned by the Oslo Børs listed MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) in partnership with Topeka MPC Maritime AS.
The two new-build ships will replace three of NCL’s current diesel-powered vessels, which will be phased out from operations.
Both vessels are expected to be in operation from the second half of 2024. The new ships are also highly automated, enabling higher efficiency, and feature several new safety measures to eliminate the risks of injury during operations.
Enabling the use of green methanol as fuel, featuring high safety standards and backed by a strong business case, the new ships will enable higher operational efficiency and more climate-friendly transport in line with Elkem’s strategy.
Tags: Container Ships, Elkem, MPC, NCL, Norway
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