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Båtservice IX Trying to set a good example in the awareness of the CO 2 impact.

 

What is CO 2 – we hear about this – but what do we know about it? It harms mother earth and fortunately, we have a focus on CO 2.

 

Electrical cars, electrical bicycles, electrical ferries and so on. They all seem to be less harmful to our environment than diesel and gasoline driven engines. …or are they?

 

CO 2 is the chemical abbreviation for carbon dioxide a necessary gas, but it can also be harmful.

 

Necessary CO 2 is found naturally in both air and water. By photosynthesis in green plants and when living organisms breathe, the carbon dioxide goes through a cycle from death to living nature and from there back to the dead nature. CO 2 is therefore important for all life on Earth. CO2 affects the atmosphere’s ability to retain heat. Thus, the gas acts on our climate. Also, in this area, CO2 is important and necessary, but not just that.

 

Harmful CO2 is generated by the combustion of fossil fuels, coal, natural gas and petroleum products such as gasoline, diesel oil and several other types of oil. Parts of the industry and the transport sector release significant amounts of CO2. Because this gas is released into the atmosphere to such a large extent, it contributes significantly to man-made climate change.
We have decided to honor planet earth by making people aware of their carbon dioxide footprint. On our tickets sold we tell them how environmental they have been by choosing our service. Beneath all financial – we give them a sum of used CO2.

 

Kristian Qvigstad

Kristian Qvigstad

 

One of Norway Yacht Charters leaders Kristian Qvigstad is working tirelessly for the environment. He has lobbied the necessity to show all people their CO2 use. The main goal is to give receipts on all bought goods the CO2 value. This way people will become more aware of their consume and their footprint.

 

 

Being the green capital of Europe 2019, we are chosen to make way for new ways to make people more concerned with their personal consume. Governmental-vice they can put goals – but foremost importance in the war on harmful CO2 needs a mental change among me and you.

 

What you have today is less harmful to the world than the new you buy. For instance, try to remember that plastic bags are harmful – reuse.
Take the ferry to Bygdøy – this has less of a climate impact than you imagine. Possibly we might let our more CO 2 than some buses and cars, but far less than you expect. We will show on our receipts the amount we do let out – and become an inspiration and show to other companies on how to raise awareness of the CO 2 impact.

 

dykkaren | diver The sculpture “Dykkaren” (the diver) is photographed numerous times.

The Diver

We are so excited to be neighbor with the “diver” on the honorary pier between City Hall pier no 2 and 3. It’s amazing to see the hordes of people photographing the statue of brilliant polished stainless steel with a mirror-shiny surface.

It is sensational to see how many photos are being posted on social media,  and only on Instagram, we found more than 280 photographs.

“Dykkaren” the statue, is created by Ola Enstad. The diver looks out over the magnificent Oslo fjord and is fully suited in scuba gear. The diver has crossed arms over his chest and is leaning slightly forward to dive into the water.

foto: Monica

Dykkeren av Ola Enstad

From Wikipedia, we can read that the artist has at least 3 noteworthy statues in Oslo, the “Fist and Rose” on Lilletorget and the 6 divers heading into the Akerselva. He is a renowned artist and his work is esthetic and figurative.

The honorary pier or “Honnørbrygga” – bear witness to many historical events, the most significant is the landing where the Norwegian King returned after the WWII. There is pride in the spot where the diver is placed and is one of the most scenic positions in Oslo. Many of the photos posted also include all the beautiful sailing ships and the classic fjord sightseeing boats.
Come see for yourself. Location Honnørbrygga – next to City Hall pier 3 in Oslo.

Fjord sightseeing.

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S/S Christiania last sailing ship ever to be re-launched on Sjursøya?

After annual service S/S Christiania is re-launched from the dock at Sjursøya, Oslo.

The dock is the last of its size in Oslo, and is planned to cease operation at the end of this year, and in that case Christiania is the last commercial vessel to be launched at this dock. As such this launching is history in the making.

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S/S Christiania at Sjursøya Dock from Helge Hafstad on Vimeo.