Sjøfartstidene 2024

We’re happy to present the 2024 issue of Sjøfartstidene —a cherished tradition that, while not as old as Østensjø Rederi itself, has been a valued part of our company...

Østensjø Rederi orders Ocean Energy Support Vessel at Astilleros Gondan

Photo: Salt Ship Design HaugesundØstensjø Rederi (the Company) has entered into a shipbuilding contract with the Spanish shipyard, Astilleros Gondan (the Yard), for the construction of an Ocean Energy Support...

Østensjø divesting ownership stake in Edda Wind

Haugesund, 2 May 2024 Østensjø Wind AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Østensjø, has on 1 May 2024 agreed to sell 21,300,000 shares in Edda Wind ASA at a price...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Sustainable News – bunkering with biofuel

We're taking a small step towards a greener future! At Østensjø Rederi innovation and sustainability are at our core. That's why we're thrilled to announce that we now offer...

Østensjø Rederi to manage and operate Edda Fortis

We are pleased to announce that Østensjø Rederi will manage and operate Edda Fortis. The vessel is currently portside in Korea and the process of upgrading the vessel has commenced....

Østensjø vessels to Svalbard for the clean-up of Svea

Store Norske is taking in vessels from Østensjø Rederi on one of the most ambitious environmental projects in Norway. Platform supply vessel, Edda Ferd "When Svea Nord was closed in March...

Østensjø, Solstad Offshore and DeepOcean team up in remote operations venture

15 June 2022 – Østensjø Group, Solstad Offshore and DeepOcean Group have joined forces to fast-track the adoption of remotely managed services in order to drive down operating costs...

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...

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...

Once upon a time when we could meet in person

Throughout our company’s history, we have had as a tradition to once a year gather “sea and land” for an Operations Meeting.  We get together for a status update,...

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...

Hydrogenious LOHC Technologies and Østensjø Group join forces and tread a novel path towards safe zero-emission shipping

Hydrogenious LOHC Maritime AS to develop new emission-free onboard propulsion system with promising LOHC/fuel cell solution for the global shipping industryEnova supports initial project HyNjord with 2.5 million Euros Haugesund/Norway...

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...

Østensjø Rederi and Edda Accommodation appoints new CEO

Edda Wind announced today that Kenneth Walland will become their CEO and therefore stepping down as CEO of Østensjø Rederi and Edda Accommodation. Walland will be succeeded by Kristian...

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...

Edda Wind orders two additional CSOVs and prepares for initial public offering

Edda Wind orders two Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV) in addition to the four vessels the company has under construction. The vessels are specially designed for service operations during...

TRAVELOGUE – SLOW AHEAD TO HOME WATERS DURING A PANDEMIC

The flotel Edda Fides has been back in home waters for a while now, after finishing work in Malaysia. The months-long sail back from Asia is, however, worth sharing,...

Østensjø Rederi awarded multiple long-term contracts

We are proud to announce that we have secured new contracts for Edda Fauna, Edda Flora and Edda Sun. Photo: Østensjø Rederi Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean have agreed new contracts for...

ENGINE CADET SIVERT MIGUEL HELLAND: KNOWLEDGE IS MY MOST IMPORTANT DRIVE

Sivert Miguel Helland (28) worked on shipyards and built and repaired large vessels. But he always dreamt of the day that he was going to be working as sea....

2021 – Renewables effort increases competitiveness

- The efforts in renewable energy are accelerating among offshore shipping companies, driven by political signals from most European shipping nations, including here at home in Norway. Keywords are...

Østensjø Rederi’s company magazine, Sjøfartstidene 2020, is now available online

Accommodation vessel Edda Fides secures contract

As a good start to the new year, we are pleased to announce that Edda Accommodation has secured a new contract for Edda Fides. Photo: Øyvind Sætre The history of Edda...

Greener offshore operations with batteries and shore power

During Q1 2021, LCV’s- (Light Construction Vessels) Edda Fauna, Edda Flora and PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) Edda Ferd will undergo a mid-life upgrade to make their operations even greener. Photo:...

Møkster Investering becomes owner in Mercator Crewing

The Østensjø group sells 20 % of Mercator Crewing to Møkster. Mercator Crewing provides crewing- and ship management services to the maritime industry. The Company, which employs over 350 seafarers,...

Østensjø and Wilhelmsen join forces to fast track growth of renewable energy company Edda Wind

Haugesund, 15 September 2020 The agreement will see Wilhelmsen initially acquire 25% of Østensjø Group’s expanding offshore wind company. Wilhelmsen has also secured an option to buy another 25% before...

Edda Wind secures long term contracts for two offshore wind vessels

Edda Wind, the offshore wind segment of the Østensjø Group, has signed long term time charter agreements with MHI Vestas and Ocean Breeze Energy respectively for two of the...

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...

Østensjø Rederi – winner of Defence Industry Awards

Østensjø Rederi (ØR) has been awarded the New Zealand Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence to Industry for projects greater than $15m. Carl Johan Amundsen, Chief Project Officer in ØR...

Østensjø Rederi grows its offshore wind business by ordering four CSOVs prepared for zero emissions

To meet increasing demand in the offshore wind market, Østensjø Rederi has signed a letter of intent for the construction of four Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOV). The vessels...

New partnership aims to provide premium marine services to the US offshore wind energy sector

Photo: Nicki Pløk, UNIFLY Foss Maritime and Østensjø Rederi AS announce MOU to establish an SOV partnership Foss Maritime LLC and Østensjø Rederi AS have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish...

We shall be a leader whitin substainable operations

Østensjø Rederi shall be a leading shipping company within sustainable operations, says HSE&Q Manager Elias T. Nornes. Today’s carbon footprint is to be reduced through systematic efforts and continued technical...

Leave your h*rse, rucksack and umbrella at home!

You should think twice before bringing an umbrella onboard or boarding a vessel wearing a rucksack with frame. You should be especially careful if you get an urge to...

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...

Cadet Natalie Knutsen: I’m a lucky sailor

She calls herself a sailor and enjoys working with the boys onboard. As a cadet Natalie Knutsen (24) is learning most of the operations taking place on Edda Freya,...

CEO of Edda Accommodation, Johan Rokstad, retires

Johan Rokstad retires after 40 years in Østensjø Rederi. Friday 24th of May was Johan Rokstad's last day in Østensjø and as CEO of Edda Accommodation. The managing director...

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...

Ownership of Edda Fonn officially transferred to New Zealand’s Ministry of Defense

This morning, at 07:00 hours Norway time, the ownership of Edda Fonn was officially transferred to the Ministry of Defense and the Royal New Zealand Navy, in Auckland, NZ. Some...

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...

Østensjø Rederi and Edda Accommodation at OTC 2019

Østensjø Rederi and Edda Accommodation will be present at the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. Looking forward to seeing you at Edda Accommodation's stand under the Norwegian pavilion,...

Offshore wind power – an exciting market for Østensjø Rederi

The competition is fierce, and many players want a piece of the pie. We landed the contracts with Ørsted Wind Power in late 2015 due to our innovation ability....

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...

Johannes Østensjø dy AS acquires Norwegian Maritime Services AS

The Norwegian staffing company Norwegian Maritime Services AS (NMS), established in 2005, will be run as an independent company with its own management in the Østensjø Group. NMS supplies maritime...

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...

Sailors ashore: Implementation of new personnel system

Østensjø Rederi is not foreign to have sailors ashore at the office or project site when implementing new systems or during a project. – It is crucial for our company...

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...

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...

Looking back and moving forward: the Company’s market challenges and financial position

2018 has been an exciting year for Østensjø Rederi. Like other offshore companies, we are operating in a difficult market and expect to see similar conditions in 2019. However, Østensjø...

New contract for Østensjø Rederi at the end of the year

Østensjø Rederi has been awarded a contract with a well-reputed multinational company within the energy sector for the vessel Sun Enabler. The contract has a firm duration of 2 years...

Sjøfartstidene 2018

Østensjø Rederi’s company magazine, Sjøfartstidene 2018, is now available online

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...

New contract for Edda Fauna will secure winter utilization

We are pleased to announce that Østensjø Rederi has been awarded a contract by a major European energy company for operation in the renewable sector. The contract commenced in...

Østensjø Rederi awarded five-year contract with Norske Shell

We are pleased to announce contract renewal with Norske Shell for tug services at the Nyhamna terminal Østensjø Rederi and Norske Shell, on behalf of Nyhamna Operator Gassco, have agreed to...

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...

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...

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...

Video: Edda Passat at Race Bank offshore wind farm

Video: Lukasz Bis

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,...

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...

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...

Østensjø Rederi has agreed to sell Edda Fonn

Østensjø Rederi (ØR) has signed a contract to sell Edda Fonn to the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). The vessel will be outfitted with dive-, ROV- and hydrographic system...

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...

Edda Mistral takes us one step closer to a greener world

Our, soon to be delivered SOV, Edda Mistral, helping to provide green energy to well over a million homes in the UK.   Video credit: Ørsted

Edda Passat at Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm

Edda Passat, a home on the sea   Video credit: Ørsted

Edda Frende awarded Shell UK contract

We are pleased to announce that we have secured a contract with Shell UK for Edda Frende - PSV (built 2009). The contract will commence in May 2018. and will...

An additional one-year option for “Vivax” at Nyhamna

A/S Shell Norway has declared an additional one-year option for terminal services at Nyhamna, Aukra, Norway. Østensjø Rederi is proud to announce that our services delivered at Nyhamna has been...

Edda Freya on Discovery’s “Mighty Ships”

Our state of the art construction vessel, Edda Freya is going to make an appearance on Discovery's "Mighty Ships" and is soon be seen on TV screens worldwide.  Sometime during...

Edda Freya – Deep Ocean awarded contract with Statoil

DeepOcean AS has been awarded a significant contract for performing riser replacement and construction work in the North Sea and the Norwegian Sea. That is also good news for...

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...

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...

Sjøfartstidene 2017

Østensjø Rederi's company magazine is now available online.   Click here to read.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...