Karmsund Group

ABOUT US

We are an investment company investing in the maritime industry and industrial real estate. Our headquarters are located in Norway, and we are owned by Norwegian private investors.
We have several subsidiaries including Karmsund Servicebase, Karmsund Contracting and Karmsund Estonia, and we also co-invest in relevant companies as a minor shareholder.

Our story

1953
Founded

The company was founded by the Aanensen family. In the beginning they produced ladders and gangways.

1959
Royal delivery

Delivery of gangway to the opening of the Saint Lawrence Seaway in Canada, which was officially opened in a ceremony by Queen Elizabeth II.

1974
First helideck

Our first aluminum helideck was delivered to «Borgsten Dolphin.»

1979
First telescopic gangway

Our first telescopic gangway was supplied to «Treasure Supporter».

1981
Karmsund Contracting

Karmsund Contracting Services AS was established.

1984
First Rig

The first rig to the «Safe Holmia».

1996
World’s first Friction Stir Welding Machine

Marine Aluminium Aanensen & Co. AS commissioned the world’s first Friction Stir Welding Machine for aluminum panels

2002
International Department

Karmsund Group Estonia was established

2003
Merger and Demerger

Hydro Marine Aluminium AS was established. Marine Aluminium Aanensen & Co AS continues as an independent company.

2013
Karmsund Servicebase AS

Marine Aluminium Aanensen & Co AS changes name to Karmsund Servicebase AS.

2015
Offshore Industry

The floatel “Safe Caledonia” arrived at Karmsund Servicebase AS, marking a milestone in our strategy to attract the offshore industry.

2023
Terminal

Constructed a new logistics terminal for the storage of fish feed.

Our values

Our core values are:

  • Safety First. Safety must always come first. The welfare of our employees and partners is our primary concern. “Think First”
  • We are open, reliable, honest, and fair. As a family company, the trust that our partners place in us has been the key to our success.
  • Customer Focus. Satisfied customers are repeat customers. Our flexible approach to meeting our customers’ challenges, and often unique delivery needs, is what sets us apart.
  • Innovation and Ambition. We encourage creative and inspirational ideas. Our ambition and adaptability have enabled our family business to thrive from generation to generation.
  • «Kjekt på veien!» is our Norwegian motto which means to have fun along the way. We value our employees’ diverse talents and encourage a fun and collaborative team spirit in the workplace.

Karmsund Group in the community

We support local activities that add value to the local community such as not-for-profit sports teams. Our philosophy is to support volunteer-run activities for children and youths 

Karmsund Group or one of our subsidiaries are members of all relevant business associations: Maritimt Forum, Karmøy Næringsråd, Haugaland Næringsforening.