Farstad Shipping is the winner of the Heyerdahl Award 2009 for its commitment to improving the environmental standards in the shipping industry.

The innovative technical solutions implemented to the company's newbuilds are the main factor behind the Jury's decision. Farstad Shipping has over the years invested heavily in environmental friendly solutions for our new ships. The two vessels particularly mentioned by the jury are the construction support vessel Far Samson and the platform supply vessel Far Serenade, both vessels delivered to Farstad Shipping in March 2009.

“Farstad Shipping works by a thorough, innovative and proactive environmental policy, and takes their environmental responsibility very seriously, says managing director of Norwegian Shipowners' Association, Sturla Henriksen. - Clearly the winner has undertaken measures which enhance environmental protection”, he says.

“We are very honored to be publicly recognized for our work to reduce the environmental impact of our business”, says Karl-Johan Bakken, CEO of Farstad Shipping ASA. - This award will definitely encourage us to undertake further efforts and reach further environmental achievements in the future.

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