Expedition 2022/2023

Summarising an amazing expedition year in 2022/2023

08 June 2023

We have arrived back home! During the past year we have visited nineteen ports and welcomed 90,000 visitors on board. More than 2,000 articles have been written about us, and millions of people have followed us and engaged with us on social media. It’s been an amazing adventure and we want to thank everyone who have visited us, sailed with us, and worked with us!

Check out this article for photos from all stopovers in the past year.

Summarising an amazing expedition year in 2022/2023

Yesterday we moored at our home quay in Eriksberg, Gothenburg. We left Gothenburg one year ago, the 8th of June 2022 for a great expedition! Almost exactly one year later we returned to officially open Gothenburg's 400-year anniversary with gun salute.

We also participated in the Jubilee Festival in Frihamnen 2–5 June, and had amazing days with 7,000 visitors on board in just those few short days. The 17th of June we open again to visitors, but now in Eriksberg in Gothenburg. We're open all through summer as part of the 400-year jubilee and offer guided tours on board. Welcome on board!

Check out the photos below to get a summary and glimpse of all the ports that we have visited in the past year.

Sailing from Helsingborg to Helsinki in 2022

Visit the ship in Eriksberg

List of photographers

1. Departure Gothenburg 2022. Photo: Street Studios

2. Helsingborg, June 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

3. Helsinki, June 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

4. Approaching Stockholm, July 2022. Karl-William Rundberg

5. Copenhagen, July 2022. Photo: Paul Lenz

6. Oslo, July 2022. Photo: Anton Yazdani/Street Studios

7. London, August 2022. Photo: Damien Burke

8. Bremerhaven, August 2022. Photo: Ossi Kallio/Street Studios

9. Lisbon, September 2022. Photo: Fly Through Films

10. Málaga, September 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

11. Nice, October 2022. Photo: Anna Creutz

12. Monaco, October 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

13. Valletta, October 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

14. Barcelona, October 2022. Photo: Joel Engberg/Street Studios

15. Sète, March 2023. Photo: Les Abeille International

16. Gibraltar, April 2023. Photo: Anna Creutz

17. Jersey, April 2023. Photo: Anna Creutz

18. Rotterdam, May 2023. Photo: Nici Wegener

19. Hamburg, May 2023. Photo: Robert Pietsch

20. Gothenburg, June 2023. Photo: Linus Hjelm

21-23. Arriving to Eriksberg, 7 June 2023. Photo: Anna Creutz

24-25. Two great photos from sailing leg two in 2022, from Helsingborg to Helsinki. Photo: Krzysztof Romanski

Ostindiefararen's Christmas market is here again!

23 October 2025

It's time once again for a Christmas Market on the pier by the ship! For three days, December 5 – 7, from 10:00 to 16:00 – the area will be filled with festive scents, lights, and exhibitors offering unique handicrafts and Christmas gifts, from ceramics and textiles to jewelry and woodwork. At the market, you'll find: Exhibitors with unique Christmas gifts and crafts Activities for children, both onboard and on the pier A chance to explore the ship Götheborg Hot food and drinks to warm you in the winter chill Traditional glögg and other festive treats Live performances by Götheborg’s own shanty choir Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to kick off December with a truly maritime Christmas celebration! Warm welcome! Are you an exhibitor and want to book a table? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/oXEmXNGNH9KpYRFb6 Would you like to perform or have another great idea that fits the event? Get in touch at bokning@gotheborg.se

The Start of the China Voyage: 20-Year Anniversary Event

25 September 2025

On October 2nd, 2005, our ship set sail from Gothenburg towards China. Next week marks the 20th anniversary of that journey. We invite you to celebrate this milestone with us, the Gothenburg Maritime Museum, and the Gothenburg City Museum, with exciting activities at each location. Where: Ostindiefararen Götheborg (Pier 4, Eriksberg), Sjöfartsmuseet, Stadsmuseet When: 3rd- 5th October, Friday–Sunday, 11:00–16:00 At the ship: Knot school for kids Interactive tour with memories from the voyage (for adults) Open ship Café & shop open At the Maritime Museum: Documentary screening: To China and Home Again () Saturday 4/10 art 14:00 Lecture by our bosun, Marie-Louise: The voyage and life on Götheborg At the museums: Throughout the weekend, both the Maritime Museum and the City Museum will host lectures about the history of the Swedish East India Company and life aboard the ships. 🔗 Read more here: Sjöfartmuseet & Stadsmuseet Get your tickets now via the button below! During this event we also accept museum-card (museikort). Warm welcome!

Strategic partnership between Greencarrier and Chalmers to advance sustainable maritime research

21 August 2025

Greencarrier Group and Chalmers University of Technology are entering a strategic partnership to accelerate sustainable development in the maritime industry. For three years Greencarrier will support world-leading research and education in maritime environmental science, led by Chalmers Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, a global expert in the field. he partnership combines Chalmers’ academic excellence with Greencarrier’s industry knowledge to tackle urgent environmental challenges and support the shift to more responsible and resilient maritime practices. It also reinforces Chalmers’ recently launched overarching research area, Ocean, that brings together all marine and maritime research and education under one umbrella. Over the past decades, Chalmers has made significant contributions to national, EU, and international environmental policy, including within the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Long-term commitment to ocean health Greencarrier’s funding will enable long-term, socially relevant research and help train future experts in the field. The initiative is also aligned with Greencarrier’s Blue Initiative – a key part of the company’s 2027 strategy – which supports projects aimed at reducing the environmental impact of shipping. “By investing in innovative projects and strategic partnerships, we aim to drive meaningful change. At Greencarrier, we believe in the power of collaboration – together, we can achieve more. We are proud to support Professor Hassellöv in her vital work, both as a scientist and as a valuable partner helping us better understand the ocean and our industry’s impact on it. Her previous research has had a significant influence, shaping policies and driving change within the maritime sector,” says Josefine Widegren, Owner and Board Member, Greencarrier Group Driving science-based change The all-embracing goal of this joint effort is to strengthen Chalmers’ role as a broad-based resource in the transition toward sustainable shipping. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the collaboration will help translate scientific knowledge into practical change. Professor Hassellöv will lead both research and doctoral education focused on the environmental impact of shipping on marine ecosystems. One of the key research areas will be improving marine risk assessments by incorporating the environmental effects of shipping, including those from shipping lanes – an area where current knowledge is limited. “I am very pleased that the research field I am dedicated to and passionate about is being given strong and long-term support through Greencarrier’s funding. This contribution will enhance scientific knowledge and, ultimately, support the health of our marine environment,” says Professor Ida-Maja Hassellöv, Chalmers University of Technology. “Greencarrier’s commitment to the marine environment is truly welcome. Our experience shows that when industry and academia work closely together, we can solve complex challenges. We look forward to more research-based development that contributes to sustainable shipping,” says Martin Nilsson Jacobi, President and CEO of Chalmers University of Technology. The strategic partnership will help translate scientific findings into industry practice and raise awareness through active knowledge sharing. Background: A shared maritime legacy Greencarrier Group and Chalmers share historical ties to Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC), the Swedish East India Company. Founded in 1731, SOIC became one of Sweden’s most successful trading ventures, helping drive national progress in shipbuilding, science, and infrastructure. The company’s global knowledge exchange laid the foundation for institutions like Chalmers. Today, Greencarrier owns Svenska Ostindiska Companiet (SOIC) and the historic ship Götheborg, a symbol of Sweden’s maritime legacy. In recognition of their shared roots and ongoing collaboration, Chalmers will serve as an honorary partner to the ship Götheborg in 2025. This shared heritage adds cultural depth to the new partnership, linking history with modern innovation and collaboration.