August 18, 2026. Estonia’s State Fleet took delivery of a new €22 million compressed biomethane vessel to be used to install navigational aids, conduct research and respond to marine pollution.
In fact, it could be said that Estonia has a new Kratt. That is the name given to the State Fleet’s new multifunctional work vessel at Baltic Workboats’ shipyard in Nasva. The unique vessel, powered by renewable biomethane, is technologically ahead of the global state of the art and could become an export product featuring technology developed in Estonia.
“The State Fleet’s task is also to show the market which technologies are reliable and which can be used in the maritime sector. I think that is our role. It is equally important for us to demonstrate that fuel production has a future in Estonia, and this vessel is a perfect example of that. Compressed biomethane has proven itself on land, but not yet at sea. Our job is to serve as something of a testing ground while also showing the market where technology can go,” State Fleet Director General Andres Laasma said.
