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INTERVIEW GLENN EDVARDSEN, CEO, UECC plant chosen, with insights on the antici- you give the compelling rationale behind pated greenhouse gas reductions expect- this solution that was chosen for these ed versus a traditional diesel-only pow- three ships?

ered vessel?

Our strategy is not to sit back and wait for the perfect solu-

It’s widely known that the greenhouse gas reduction of 23% tion to come along. I think we need to take action now. LNG is achievable from LNG. But with the battery element on top is a proven, compliant, and immediately viable solution to of that, we are even able to reduce a few more percentage reduce shipping greenhouse gas emissions. Flexibility is the points. But we know that the SOx and the NOx are also very name of the game and that’s what we have by choosing LNG. important, (and with LNG) these are down to almost zero. So We are run by NYK Line and Wallenius Line, 50/50. Environ- that’s quite an achievement itself. mental sustainability is in the DNA of both companies.

With all of the new and emerging propul- Glenn, can you put in monetary terms the sion and emission reduction options, can additional investment that is needed to

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