Østensjø Rederi

Naming Ceremony for Unmanned Surface Vessel USV Challenger!🍾 After several years of development by joint owners Østensjø, DeepOcean, and Solstad Offshore ASA, the 24-meter-long USV Challenger has been successfully launched and named. The traditional naming ceremony, marked by the symbolic breaking of a champagne bottle for good luck, took place at GONDAN Shipbuilders - Astilleros Gondán in Spain. Designed to revolutionize subsea operations, USV Challenger is expected to cut CO2 emissions by 90% compared to conventional offshore vessels. The vessel will be remotely operated by Remota from their Remote Operations Center (ROC) at Killingøy.

The International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder for all of us to strive for gender equality. Today we celebrate the women shaping our maritime industry and the power of knowledge in driving gender equality! The maritime sector needs more women—at sea and in leadership positions. Østensjø Rederi is happy to see the Declaration of Cooperation on Gender Equality in the Maritime Industry being signed in Norway this week, a vital step toward positive changes. There’s no single solution, but through collaboration, we can build a more inclusive future – let’s #AccelerateAction. Happy International Women's Day! #IWD2025

Edda Accommodation and Østensjø Rederi will be at EXA - Energy Exchange Australia next week!

We are pleased to announce multiple new contracts! The firm period of the contracts has a total value of approx. NOK 3 billion, marking a significant achievement for the Company. ⚓Østensjø Rederi and DeepOcean have agreed to extend the existing contracts for Edda Freya and Edda Flora through 2026 and Edda Fauna through 2027 with additional options available. The contract awards are a testament to the high quality and reliability of Østensjø Reder’s fleet and underscores the Company’s commitment to maintaining long-lasting business partnerships.  “We are very pleased to have entered new contracts with our trusted business partner, DeepOcean. The vessels have since their delivery been under contract with DeepOcean and the extension of this collaboration highlights the strength of our partnership and our shared commitment to delivering exceptional maritime services”, says CEO of Østensjø Rederi, Kristian Helland Vea. ⚓ Offshore Flotel Edda Fides’ contract has been extended with the current charterer for approx. 6 months, with additional options available. The vessel provides high-quality accommodation and general support services for charterers’ operations offshore Angola.  ⚓Offshore Flotel Edda Fortis will commence a firm 4-month contract, with additional options available, for an international client this spring. The vessel will serve the client’s project in the Mediterranean Sea, providing high-quality offshore accommodation and general support services to the charterer. ⚓PSV Edda Frende will commence a 1-year firm contract with Shell UK in 1Q 2025, with additional options available. The vessel will be performing supply duties in the North Sea on the UK continental shelf. “We are grateful for our client’s trust in us to execute advanced offshore operations for their projects involving flotels and PSVs. These contract awards underscore our commitment to providing high-quality maritime services and highlight the important expertise of our employees, both onshore and offshore” Vea says. Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/d6sMnbe8 #offshore #maritime #subsea #OffshoreTechnology #OffshoreOperations

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 for many years. This year’s edition features stories reflecting on the past and look at what’s ahead. We hope you enjoy reading the Østensjø Rederi 50th anniversary edition of Sjøfartstidene.

After celebrating our 50th anniversary in 2024, we reflect on our journey and look forward to continuing to build on our legacy of growth 📈 innovation 💡and high-quality maritime services ⚓Our success over the past five decades would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of our employees, partners, and clients. We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has been part of our journey 🙏

2024 marked a major milestone for Østensjø Rederi. Celebrating 50 years of operations allowed us to look back and reflect on the hard work, dedication, and innovation that have defined our journey. Looking forward, we will embrace transformation and are determined to continue building on our legacy. Our focus remains on developing our company to maintain our market position as a preferred maritime service provider by our global clients. With exciting projects on the horizon, we are confident that the next 50 years will be just as dynamic as the last. 

Starting the week on a high note with some good news 🌟 Østensjø Rederi orders new tug boat! We are pleased to announce a new tug boat on order. The tug is being built at Uzmar Shipyard in Turkey and is scheduled for delivery during the first half of 2025. The vessel is of Robert Allan Ltd design, a well-known name in the industry, and with a strong track record and collaboration with Østensjø Rederi. In addition to conventional tug capabilities and equipment, the new tug will also be equipped with a stern roller, towing pins, shark jaws and a tugger winch. The vessel has a length of 32 meters, a beam of 13.2 meters and a bollard pull of 80 tons 💪 The tug segment remains a key focus for Østensjø Rederi and this ordering is an important step towards our continued commitment to invest in this segment. We look forward to welcoming another tug into the fleet (which of course will have the "Ø" on the funnel 😎⚓) #newbuild #tugboat #tug #offshore #maritime

Østensjø Rederi has entered into a shipbuilding contract with the Spanish shipyard, GONDAN Shipbuilders - Astilleros Gondán, for the construction of an Ocean Energy Support Vessel. The newbuild represents a major step in the Company’s efforts of continuous improvement and modernization of the fleet.   “We are excited to start on this shipbuilding journey with the ordering of a new vessel type. The ordering aligns with our ongoing efforts to modernize our fleet, our commitment to new technology, and our dedication to decarbonization, says CEO of Østensjø Rederi Kristian Helland Vea. The vessel is equipped to perform a wide range of operations within offshore energy, including Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair (IMR), construction, walk-to-work/flotel services, and cable laying. Its versatile design ensures that the vessel can operate across multiple segments within the ocean space, ensuring efficiency and operational flexibility. Vessel design by Salt Ship Design AS.