A/S Vaagen Verft

Shipyards

A/S Vaagen Verft is a notable shipbuilding company based in Norway. With a strong historical presence in the maritime industry, Vaagen Verft specializes in constructing a variety of advanced vessels. Their portfolio includes fishing vessels, offshore support vessels, and other specialized ships, reflecting their capability to cater to diverse maritime needs.

The company is known for its commitment to quality and innovative design, leveraging modern technology to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of its ships. Additionally, Vaagen Verft has a reputation for strong customer service, ensuring that vessels are tailored to meet specific client requirements.

Their strategic location in Norway, a country with a rich maritime tradition, enables them to tap into a deep well of nautical engineering expertise and resources. This positioning has helped Vaagen Verft maintain high standards and a competitive edge in the global shipbuilding market.

Through continuous development and a focus on advanced engineering solutions, A/S Vaagen Verft remains a significant player in the maritime industry, contributing to Norway’s standing as a leader in shipbuilding and marine technology.

Ships

ARCTIC SUNRISE

Research Ship | Flag: Netherlands | Port: AMSTERDAM

DUKE

Research Ship | Flag: Bahamas | Port: NASSAU

VOS PROTECTOR

Standby Ship | Flag: United Kingdom | Port: MONTROSE

VOS SUPPORTER

Standby Ship | Flag: United Kingdom | Port: MONTROSE

Maritime News

Next-Gen French OPV with Wind-Assisted Propulsion Starts Taking Shape

19 hours ago

The next generation offshore patrol vessel (OPV), featuring hybrid propulsion and wind sails, has started taking shape as the first steel is cut for the Directorate General for Maritime Affairs, Fisheries and Aquaculture (DGAMPA) vessel, designed by the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium.On September 18, 2025, the steel cutting ceremony was held for the New Generation Maritime Affairs Patrol Vessel (PAM) with wind-assisted propulsion.The transition from the design to construction phase follows the tender win by the SOCARENAM-MAURIC consortium in December 2024, and the official announcement in January 2025, with the task to deliver the next-generation OPV.

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Eyes Acquisition of US Shipyard

2 days ago

South Korea's HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks with multiple companies about buying a U.S. shipyard, a senior company executive said, seeking to tap into President Donald Trump's push to revive America's ailing shipbuilding industry.The world's largest shipbuilder based on orders is targeting 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) in annual revenue by 2035 from building warships for the U.S. Navy, said Woo-maan Jeong, head of planning and management for HD Hyundai's 329180.KS naval and special ship unit, in an interview at its Ulsan headquarters."It seems to be clear that we need to build a manufacturing base in the U.S.

Cadeler to Install Turbines at Ocean Winds’ Polish Offshore Wind Farm

2 days ago

Danish offshore wind installation firm Cadeler has signed a firm contract with Ocean Winds for the transportation and installation of 26 Siemens Gamesa 14 MW offshore wind turbines at the BC-Wind offshore wind farm in the Polish Baltic Sea. The signing of this firm contract follows the Vessel Reservation Agreement (VRA) signed in February 2025 between Cadeler and Ocean Winds.The installation is set to start in 2028 and to continue for approximately four months. Cadeler will deploy one of its O-class wind turbine installation vessels and will operate from the Port of Gdańsk in Poland.

NYK Buys Direct Air Capture Credits

2 days ago

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has purchased carbon dioxide removal credits that will be enabled by 1PointFive’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology.This marks NYK’s second purchase of credits from 1PointFive intended to address NYK’s residual operational emissions.According to NYK, the international shipping industry emits roughly one billion tons of CO2 annually, and if about 10% remains as residual emissions after operational emission reductions, then the industry would need to remove 100 million tons via carbon dioxide removal each year to address those residual emissions.

China's Hold on Global Ports focus of Trump Administration

3 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is on a mission to weaken China's global network of ports and bring more strategic terminals under Western control, according to three sources familiar with the plan.The drive is part of the most ambitious effort to expand U.S. maritime influence since the 1970s and is designed to address growing fears in Washington that it would be at a disadvantage to China in the event of a conflict.Trump administration officials believe the U.S. commercial shipping fleet is ill-equipped to provide logistical support for the military in time of war and Washington's dependence on foreign ships and ports is excessive, the people said.