International Women’s day

Norway has long maritime traditions and the industry employs over 60 000 people – most of them men. The gender gap is especially visible at sea, where barely 1 out...

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Multiple contract awards

Haugesund, 26 January 2024 Østensjø Rederi is pleased to announce that they have secured multiple long-term contracts for their offshore fleet. The contracts, that have a total contract value in...

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Sale of vessel

Haugesund, 26 January 2024 We are pleased to announce the successful sale of Multi-Purpose Vessel Edda Fjord. The delivery of the vessel to the new owners took place in Haugesund...

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Securing control of the meds

Maintaining a comprehensive overview of the medication inventory onboard has long posed a challenge for shipping companies. At Østensjø Rederi, this challenge found resolution when Oscar Wee, Marine Superintendent,...

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Sjøfartstidene 2023

We’re happy to announce the release of our annual magazine, Sjøfartstidene, the 2023 edition. Hope you will enjoy reading stories about some of what has been happening in Østensjø...

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New long-term contract for Edda Freya

Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean extend the longstanding relationship around the state-of-the-art Edda Freya vessel “We are pleased that we have come to an agreement with DeepOcean for Edda Freya, a...

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The call of the ocean

Spring is here, and we are finally moving towards brighter days. Spring also means that it is time for students at maritime colleges and vocational schools to apply for...

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Sjøfartstidene 2021

https://issuu.com/ostensjo/docs/2021_sj_fartstidene We're happy to announce the release of our annual magazine, Sjøfartstidene, 2021 edition. Hope you'll enjoy reading stories about some of what has been going on in Østensjø Rederi...

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Day of the Seafarer

Our modern society is in many ways built upon the opportunities that the oceans have given us; food, energy, and routes for traveling. Where the oceans divide us, it’s...

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Edda Wind establishes its own management

Edda Wind is now forming its administration with Kenneth Walland as the Chief Executive Officer. The administration will also include a small group of key positions. Kenneth Walland, CEOPhoto: DHR...

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New Chartering Manager Renewables

Along with Østensjø Rederi’s strategy to take an even stronger foothold in the Renewable segment, it is decided to change Håkon L. Vevang’s position to Chartering Manager – Renewables. Håkon’s...

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Commissioning of HMNZS Manawanui

“Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Manawanui was commissioned into the Royal New Zealand Navy by the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, the ship’s sponsor, in an event at Devonport Naval Base in...

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Always ”hands on” for Østensjø Rederi

In an industry where time is money, actions need to happen fast. Should one of Østensjø Rederi’s vessels be delayed in dock due to a missing spare part, one might well see Johs. Lothe chartering...

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Edda Fonn has berthed in Wellington, NZ

After 46 days traveling from the conversion yard in Denmark via Panama, Edda Fonn has finally reached New Zealand. The now diving support and hydrographic survey vessel is sold from...

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Edda Fonn on her way to New Zealand

It was in August 2018 that Østensjø Rederi released the news about selling Edda Fonn to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). Photo: Østensjø Rederi - Edda Fonn has served our...

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Escorting Viking Sky to safety

Accompanied by tug boat Vivax, the Viking Sky cruise ship was being escorted into the port of Molde on Sunday afternoon, more than a day after issuing a mayday...

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Complex Operations for Edda Fjord

Thanks to our highly skilled and experienced crew, our vessels successfully accomplish many complex operations. COMPLICATED: To maneuver a vessel between the unmanned platforms seeking access points. Photo: Håvard Melvær Master...

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New name for “Sun Enabler”

Østensjø Rederi has decided to rename Sun Enabler before the commencement of the new Fugro-contract in March. Her new name will be “Edda Sun”, in line with the rest...

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New contract for Sun Enabler

We are pleased to announce that Østensjø Rederi has been awarded a contract by VBMS for operation in the renewable sector. The contract commenced in November and will secure...

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An important part of the rescue operation

Østensjø Rederi evacuated 121 people from the frigate accident What was as a normal operation for tugboats Ajax and Tenax of performing terminal service operation for the oil tanker Sola...

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New contract for Edda Flora

We are pleased to announce contract renewal with DeepOcean for Edda Flora Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean have signed a new contract for Edda Flora. The new contract will commence Q1/2019 and...

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New contract for Edda Fauna

We are pleased to announce a “365” contract with DeepOcean for Edda Fauna Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean have signed a new contract for Edda Fauna. The new contract will commence 1st...

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Facts about Edda Mistral

Did you know? Facts about our newest Service Operation Vessel (SOV), Edda Mistral  Photo: Astilleros Gondán/Østensjø Rederi  Edda Mistral arrived the Royal Dock in Grimsby six months after it's sister vessel,...

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Edda Mistral

Delivery of Edda Mistral

Østensjø Rederi has Thursday 30th August, taken delivery of Edda Mistral from Astilleros Gondán. The vessel will depart for Hornsea wind farm, off the coast of UK, next week, and commence...

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Østensjø Rederi at ONS 2018

Østensjø Rederi will, along with Edda Accommodation, be present in Vågen onboard the former rescue cutter Olav Østensjø Jr. under ONS 2018 in Stavanger – from August 27th until August...

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Safeguarding Martin Linge

Vortex and Vivax safely escorted Knutsen's Hanne Knutsen into Haugesund where she is getting ready for her duties as Floating Storage and Offloading unit at Martin Linge oil field.  Martin...

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Delivery of Edda Passat

Østensjø Rederi has today, Tuesday 27th of February, taken delivery of Edda Passat from Astilleros Gondán. The vessel will depart for Race Bank wind farm, off the coast of...

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Double naming ceremony

This weekend has been busy for Østensjø Rederi, who named and launched Edda Mistral Friday 2nd February and named Edda Passat Saturday. Both new buildings are purpose-built for Ørsted’s wind...

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Tug of the year 2017

Østensjø Rederi is proud to announce that Audax, Dux, and Pax were recently named "Tug of the year 2017"  by the trade magazine "Tug Technology & business" (TT&B).  Our three...

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Triple naming ceremony in Hammerfest

On Saturday, the 26th of August Østensjø Rederi’s three new tug boats were given their name under a naming ceremony in Hammerfest. The triple naming ceremony happened at the...

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Delivery of Audax

The T/B Audax delivered to Østensjø Rederi AS today from Astilleros Gondan. This is the third and last vessel in a series of three dual fuel tugs. Audax, will...

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Edda Frende off to Ireland

Edda Frende has been awarded a 1 well firm + 1 well option contract with Providence for support of “Stena Icemax”. The operation will take place in Ireland and...

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Bareboat agreement

Østensjø Rederi AS has chartered the “Sun Enabler” (ex. Seabed Prince) on a bareboat contract for 5 months firm with further available options. The vessel will be used as a frontrunner...

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Delivery of Dux

The T/B Dux delivered to Østensjø Rederi AS today from Astilleros Gondan. This is the first of a series of three dual fuel tugs to deliver. Dux, will together with...

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New contract with Fairfield

The “Edda Fram” has been awarded an 18 months firm contract by Fairfield Betula Ltd. Haugesund, 10. February 2017 Fairfield Betula Ltd. has awarded Østensjø Rederi AS an 18 months firm...

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USV AS orders first unmanned surface vessel

18 July 2023: USV AS has contracted Astilleros Gondán shipyard to build an unmanned surface vessel (USV), capable of significantly reducing emissions and operating expenses compared to conventional vessels...

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