Nordic Circles teaming up with Hoegh Autoliners to recycle up to eight ships in Norway

Billion-kroner scheme to kick-start new upcycling industry in Norway. The project was launched and celebrated at Nor Shipping together with Secretary John Kerry, Andrew Forrest, Jennifer Jordan and the leadership of Höegh Autoliners Andreas Enger and Sebjørn Dahl.

The project marks a major step forward in maritime sustainability and circular economy practices. Up to eight vessels from Höegh Autoliners are set to undergo upcycling, with the first scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026 at AF Offshore Decom in Vats, renowned as one of the world’s most environmentally friendly dismantling facilities. The emissions savings from these eight vessels alone could reach 100,000 tons of CO₂, the two companies claim, directly benefiting the carbon-intensive construction sector.

Foto: Anders Enger, Andrew Forrest, Sebjørn Dahl, Jennifer Jordan, Secretary John Kerry, John Jacobsen, Craig Eason

Fredrik Barth briefing Andreas Bjelland Eriksen, the Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment about the project and the agreement with Höegh Autoliners.