Introduction
Partnering with A’Pelago is a natural evolution for Viking Line. We share a strong connection to the sea and a mutual belief in its potential—not just as a route for transportation, but as a living ecosystem that demands stewardship, innovation, and collaborative impact.
What is Viking Line's mission and your unique approach to reclaim the sea regions?
Our mission is clear: to offer safe, efficient, and environmentally sustainable maritime transport that contributes positively to the regions we serve. But what sets Viking Line apart is our holistic approach to sustainability. We don’t view environmental progress as a siloed task—it’s embedded into our vessel design, onboard experience, fuel choices, waste management, and stakeholder engagement.
From investing in LNG-powered vessels like Viking Glory and Viking Grace to testing wind propulsion technologies and advancing circular economy practices on board, our actions are rooted in both science and tradition. We see the Baltic not just as a corridor of commerce but as a shared blue region—one that demands integrated solutions and community-wide effort to reclaim its ecological balance.
What does the A’Pelago Ecosystem enable for the Viking Line?
A’Pelago offers us more than visibility—it offers alignment. As a stakeholder in this visionary ecosystem, Viking Line gains:
- Access to a dynamic community of startups, researchers, investors, and institutions all focused on sustainable blue innovation.
- A platform to showcase maritime sustainability in action, including through live demonstrations and concept validation aboard our vessels.
- Opportunities to co-develop and pilot solutions—from emission tracking to circular catering models—with cross-sector partners.
- A space to host and inspire: our ferries become floating hubs for dialogue, creativity, and transformative collaboration.
How does Viking Line collaborate with A’Pelago to drive innovation in the Blue Economy? What specific services does Viking Line provide to A’Pelago stakeholders to support the development of sustainable business solutions and financing opportunities?
Our collaboration with A’Pelago takes shape both strategically and practically. We are proud to serve as a venue partner, offering A’Pelago stakeholders access to our ships for events such as the Blue Connect Cruise—a unique networking and ideation journey that brings together innovators in a maritime setting that mirrors the themes discussed.
Beyond logistics, we provide:
- Sustainable transport solutions for participants and cargo
- Technical tours of our vessels to explore onboard energy systems and fuel transitions
- Opportunities for real-world piloting of environmental technologies
- Visibility and integration for A’Pelago startups and partners within our value chain
This partnership represents our belief that maritime transport is not a constraint on climate progress—it’s a catalyst for it. By partnering with A’Pelago, we aim to unlock scalable, investable, and regionally anchored blue economy solutions that can ripple far beyond the Baltic.
