Sustainability actions

Energy efficiency and transition

The shipping industry is responsible for approximately 3% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, making it a contributor to climate change and a central actor in the energy transition. As a global actor in the industry, Ultranav recognises both the environmental impact of its own operations and the broader responsibility it holds in advancing decarbonisation, and supporting a just and equitable transition for the sector.

Decarbonisation actions 

We employ the use of six levers to reach our climate targets:

1. Energy on board

Tank-to-wake emissions reductions through energy efficiency measures, leveraging operational best practices and technical improvements on board – customised to our diverse business units.

2. Industry collaboration

Active cooperation, partnerships, and knowledge co-creation with key stakeholders on topics that can support decarbonisation of the shipping industry.

3. Culture

Fostering a unified culture of understanding and ownership of our decarbonisation goals, ensuring that climate action is embedded in daily decisions and practices across Ultranav.

4. Transparent reporting

Emissions are measured, calculated and transparently reported on, based on recognised protocols and standards, and centralised in a consistent and auditable manner.

5. Regulations

Active participation in local and global forums, supporting regulations which promote the reduction of GHG emissions in a just and equitable manner.

6. Pathway to Zero

Adoption of alternative fuels that achieve net-zero emissions on a full lifecycle basis (well-to-wake), and targeted investments in emerging technologies.

invested to date

In installation of energy saving devices 

Autologging systems

Installation of systems to monitor propulsion efficiency, fuel consumption, navigational parameters, and relevant machinery.

Ammonia-ready dual-fuel vessels 

Ultratank has secured two long-term charters for vessels with ammonia-ready dual-fuel capabilities.

Industry collaboration memberships

Member of Getting to Zero Coalition, Danish Shipping, Chilean shipowner association – Associación Nacional de Armadores, and Green Ship of the Future.
 

Management

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Cargoes & Services

Read more about our cargoes & services.

LGP & Petchem Gases

Navigator Gas operates a fleet of ethylene and semi-refrigerated gas carriers, with sizes ranging from 3,500 cbm to 35,000 cbm capacity.

Dry bulk

Through its subsidiaries Ultrabulk and Horizon, Ultranav serves a wide range of dry bulk segments. The fleet transports numerous types of dry cargo.

Coastal trades

Ultranav has many years of extensive knowledge operating in the coastal areas of South America. We cover a variety of trading platforms in different segments.

Towage & offshore

Ultranav is active in both towage and offshore segments through the subsidiaries Ultratug and Wilson Sons Ultratug Offshore.

Ultra Ventures

Ultra Ventures invest in maritime related start up companies, with the focus on new technologies.

Safety

UltraSafe is a programme designed to anchor safety within our culture. Its aim is to create a safety culture which everyone trusts; resilient and strong.

Fuel efficiency

Ultranav continuously investigates and invests in different devices and technologies to optimise our vessels and practices towards more sustainable solutions.

Fleet

Ultranav operates a diversified fleet including owned tonnage, chartered tonnage and joint venture/co-owned vessels in different segments, offering a full variety of shipping services.