André Risholm nominated to Young Entrepreneurs
André Risholm is nominated for the award Young Entrepreneurs. He is the CEO and founder of cluster member Amon Maritime and a part of our cluster board.
Young Entrepreneur Award is a joint initiative between Nor-Shipping and YoungShip International. Conceived to shine a spotlight on emerging international maritime talent and solutions, entrants should demonstrate an ability to turn challenges into business opportunities, create jobs, enhance efficiency, adopt best practices, and address sustainability issues. Youth is also a prerequisite, with all nominees under the age of 40.
The four nominees will be contesting to the title, set to be awarded at Nor-Shipping’s Ocean Leadership Conference. Nor-Shipping is set to go off 4-7. April 2022.
André Risholm established Amon Maritime in 2019 on the idea that ammonia fuel will propel the zero-emission shipping revolution. He has a professional background in the offshore shipping sector. Working in ship management, newbuilding project management and higher-level technical fleet management, he has mostly been based in Norway and Brasil. André holds an M.Sc. in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Being nominated to the award is a great recognition for André, but also for the team:
«I am thankful and humbled by this recognition, inspiring us to keep going full speed ahead on our voyage to lead the green shift in shipping – building Amon Maritime, Viridis Bulk Carriers and Azane Fuel Solutions.”
About Amon Maritime
Amon Maritime develops zero emission maritime projects based on its proprietary ammonia powered concept designs. In September, it was announced that the Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Project received confirmation that it will be granted NOK 89 million through the Norwegian Green Platform Initiative, where Amon Maritime is one of the partners in the project.
Partners in Ammonia Fuel Bunkering Project
Amon Maritime – Yara – SINTEF – ECONNECT Energy – GOT – Fjord Base – HYEX Safety – Viridis Bulk Carriers – Ocean Hyway Cluster
