Bolsønes Verft

Shipyards

Bolsønes Verft, located in Molde, Norway, is a maritime company specializing in ship repair and shipbuilding. Established in 1918, it has a long history of providing a range of services to the maritime industry. The company's facilities include dry docks and workshops capable of handling various types of vessels, from fishing boats to larger industrial ships.

Throughout its history, Bolsønes Verft has developed a reputation for quality craftsmanship and technical expertise. The shipyard is equipped to undertake extensive repairs, maintenance, and conversion projects. Services offered generally include hull repairs, engine overhauls, carpentry, electrical work, and painting.

In recent years, Bolsønes Verft has also focused on modernizing its facilities and implementing environmentally-friendly practices to meet international standards and regulations. This commitment to innovation and sustainability helps the company maintain its competitive edge in the maritime industry.

Due to evolving market demands and technological advancements, the company continually updates its skill set and equipment to cater to modern maritime needs. Existing partnerships with other maritime companies, as well as its strategic location along Norway's coast, make Bolsønes Verft a significant player in the region’s maritime sector.

Ships

GSP VEGA

Supply Vessel/Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: ÅLESUND

HALLSTA

Tug & Ice Breaker | Flag: Sweden | Port: HALLSTAVIK

HUAFA

Supply Vessel/Tug | Flag: Liberia | Port: MONROVIA

NAUTILUS MAMMUT

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: SANDNESSJØEN

THOR

Fishing | Flag: Faroe Islands | Port: HOSVIK

WEST STREAM

Tanker for Chemicals & Oil Products | Flag: Bahamas | Port: NASSAU

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