Yara International
[PRIVATE]Service & Cobot Robotics · HQ: Oslo, Norway · Est. 1905 · 1 model registered · 1 deployments
As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Yara International: 1 model, 1 deployment across 1 region, $15.0M raised. 2 sources back the record.
Ownership
PRIVATE
Capital / Funding
$15.0M
Headquarters
Oslo, Norway
IP / Patents
Undisclosed
Platform Models
1
Audited Incidents
0
Overview
Yara International is a Norwegian chemical company that developed the MV Yara Birkeland, the world's first fully autonomous electric container ship. Launched in 2020 and commencing commercial operations in 2022, the 80-meter vessel carries fertilizer between Herøya and Brevik, Norway, replacing approximately 40,000 annual truck journeys with zero-emission maritime transport.
Clean safety record across 1 verified deployment. Deployment footprint remains limited relative to category peers.
Key Facts
Safety & Regulatory Posture
No incidents on record for Yara International.
Leadership & Founders
Current Program Leadership & Executives
CEO
Partnerships & Commercial Deployments
Operator Customers & Fleet Integrators
Platform Models
Deployments
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FAQ
What is Yara International?
Yara International is a Norwegian chemical company that developed the MV Yara Birkeland, the world's first fully autonomous electric container ship. Launched in 2020 and commencing commercial operations in 2022, the 80-meter vessel carries fertilizer between Herøya and Brevik, Norway, replacing approximately 40,000 annual truck journeys with zero-emission maritime transport.
What does Yara International make?
Yara International has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Yara Birkeland (Yara International builds physical robots).
Is Yara International publicly traded?
No. Yara International is privately held and not publicly traded, per the DEPLOY registry.
Who competes with Yara International?
On the DEPLOY registry, peer companies to Yara International building in the same form factors include Saildrone, Saronic Technologies, BAE Systems, Kongsberg Maritime.
Who is the CEO of Yara International?
Svein Tore Holsether is the ceo of Yara International, per the DEPLOY registry.
How can I invest in Yara International?
Yara International is a private company; its shares are not available on public markets, so retail investors cannot buy the stock today. It has raised $15M in disclosed funding.
Where is Yara International headquartered?
Yara International is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
How much funding has Yara International raised?
Yara International has raised approximately $15M in disclosed funding on record in the DEPLOY registry.
Who owns Yara International?
Yara International is privately held and venture-backed ($15M raised); ownership sits with its founders and private investors.
Where does Yara International operate robots?
Yara International operates 1 verified deployment, including at Porsgrunn.
How many robots has Yara International deployed?
DEPLOY has 1 verified Yara International deployment on record at sites including Porsgrunn. That is a count of distinct field deployments each backed by sourced evidence, not a manufacturer's claimed unit total; it updates as new sites are verified.
Is Yara International a top robotics company?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Yara International ranks in roughly the top 79% of companies tracked by the registry.
When was Yara International founded?
Yara International was founded in 1905.
Is Yara International safe?
Yara International has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.