Bergen Engines Joins FME MarTrans to Reduce Shipping Emissions

Norway-based Bergen Engines has joined FME MarTrans, an industry collaboration focused on reducing emissions from shipping and increasing value creation in the Norwegian maritime sector. FME MarTrans, part of the Norwegian Center for Environmentally Friendly Energy Research, brings together 65 partners to research, innovate, and educate to accelerate the energy transition in the shipping industry. With funding exceeding 300 million NOK, it is the world’s largest maritime research program of its kind.

The initiative addresses key challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector, including environmentally friendly fuel, energy systems onboard, fuel availability, and support and integration. Bergen Engines, committed to sustainable solutions and exploring alternative marine fuels, aims to develop a 100% hydrogen-fueled engine by the end of 2024. The company also received approval from DNV for its methanol-ready statement for marine engines and is researching the feasibility of using ammonia as a primary fuel source for both land and marine applications.

With SINTEF as the host institution, FME MarTrans is set to formally establish itself in the autumn of 2024. Bergen Engines’ partnership in this initiative marks a significant step towards reducing energy consumption and transitioning towards renewable fuels. The company’s efforts align with the overall goal of the collaboration to drive innovation and sustainability in the maritime industry.

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