This weekend will be our last in Barcelona. Monday 20 March at 10:00 we head out after nearly five months in this beautiful city. We want to thank the city and citizens of Barcelona for a great winter stopover. As this is the last chance to visit the ship in Barcelona, don't miss out! We're open Saturday and Sunday, and the ship will have full crew and of course look her best.
Photo: Victor Soler, volunteer on board during the winter stopover
We arrived in Barcelona 27 October 2022, and were greeted in the best possible way, with great interest and thousands of visitors. We've then had nearly five amazing months in Barcelona. During our winter stopover we've been open to visitors most weekends, but our main focus has been on maintenance.
Last chance to visit the ship in Barcelona
The coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday 18–19 March, is the last chance to visit the ship before we leave on the European Tour 2023. We've opened up more time slots than previous weekends, there is a full crew and the ship will look her absolute best. Book your tickets now to save your space.
Opening hours: 18 March 14:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:15) 19 March 14:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:15)
Main focus on maintenance
We've done inspection and maintenance of the rig and a lot of work with caulking and pitching of the hull. The work on the rig has focused around the bowsprit and foremast rig; both the stays and gammonings, and a very time consuming job was taking down and replacing wood on the mizzen platform. In order to take down the mizzen platform, both top mast and yards need to be taken down first, which means that it is a very big job.
Thank you to the Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Another big task for the winter stopover has been sail maintenance. This has been done in a space provided by the Maritime Museum of Barcelona (MMB), where we have also been part of their exhibition during the winter. We want to direct a big thank you to the Maritime Museum of Barcelona for a great collaboration.
Thank you to all the volunteers
We also want to direct a big thank you to all the volunteers that have been on board during the winter. It's been a pleasure having you on board and we hope you enjoyed your time as much as we did! Nest chance to volunteer is in Gothenburg.
Next stopover: Sète
After leaving Barcelona, our next stopover is Sète in the south of France, where we will come on the invitation of Escale à Sète. We are looking forward to a great stopover!
Sète 23–27 March Arrival in Sète 23 March 14:00. Gun salute at 13:30.
Opening hours: 24 March 10:00–14:00 (last entry 13:15) 25 March 10:00–20:00 (last entry 19:15) 26 March 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:15) 27 March 12:00–15:00 (last entry 14:00)
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!
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.
Welcome to a unique autumn celebration on the pier with Ostindiefararen Götheborg!
On 20 September, we invite you to our Oktoberfestival with everything you’d expect: delicious food, great drinks, communal singing, and live music to keep the warmth going even if the autumn evening is crisp.
During the evening, you’ll also have the chance to board the ship and experience its unique atmosphere up close – a perfect opportunity to feel the presence of history while enjoying the festive mood.
🎶 Live music
🍽 Food & drinks
⚓ Boarding and guided tours
Bring your friends, colleagues, or family and celebrate autumn with us in a way you’ll never forget!
Tickets: use the button below
Price: 150 SEK – includes entry to both the pier and the ship, valid all day.
Food and drinks are available within the festival area.
For group bookings, email: bokning@gotheborg.se
