Press releases

A Finnish innovation in recycling: coffee grounds from the vessel restaurants now end up in bags of soil

Almost all waste generated on board Viking Line’s vessels is transported ashore for recycling, reuse or composting. During the spring, we began collecting coffee grounds as material for garden soil in partnership with VG EcoFuel. The recycling of coffee grounds reduces the need for virgin peat moss in soil production. Coffee grounds are collected from…

ESL Shipping builds a series of fossil-free handysize vessels to serve the Nordic green transition

ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is approximately EUR 186 million and ESL Shipping has the option to expand the order with several…

90 per cent fewer emissions – work on the Baltic Sea’s first green corridor culminates in an historic week

Iconic Love Boat returning to Helsinki – many remember Viking Cinderella for its top artists, mega weddings and TV shows

Viking Line to launch partnership with Gotlandsbolaget – cruise service to be run under joint management

Viking Cinderella to return to Helsinki for the summer – legendary vessel will sail to both Stockholm and Tallinn