Our company

Built on quality

North Sea Shipping has more than 30 years experience within the Energy, Oil and Gas Industry.

The company was founded in 1984 and is owned by the Klepsvik and Økland families. The Headquarter is in modern facilities in a prime waterside location in Bakkasund, Austevoll where the business is focused on providing quality services through experienced, international personnel and first class assets.

North Sea Shipping is an integrated management company providing advanced Vessels and management services to the Oil, Gas and Energy industry.

Operate the Vessels in a Safe and Reliable matter to satisfy our Customers’ demands.
Be a frontrunner in Vessel Innovation and Technology.
Be a leader in QHSE, and work continuously against zero personnel Injuries.

Our standards are key to our success.

Quality and an adherence to stringent standards define everything we do. Our vessels are operated and certified in accordance to ISM, ISPS, MLC, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 1400:2015 and ISO 45001. Emphasizing optimal safety management, by experienced seamen that share our vision of delivering everyday excellence. Today, our main focus centers upon Offshore Construction vessels, IMR Vessels (inspection, maintenance and repair ), Seismic Ships, and Cable Lay vessel

North Sea Shipping operates in accordance to the Company Business Management System (BMS), ensuring a broad and effective range of Safety, Security, quality and environmental controls. Our BMS is operated in UNISEA marine software and is certified according to the ISO 9001:2015/14001:2015 and ISO 45001 standards. The BMS plays a central role in maintaining the Companies high standard. With North Sea Shipping, top quality comes as a standard – for every individual, project, vessel and activity, everyday.