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

Maritime News

Vard, Inkfish Sign Shipbuilding Contract for New Research Vessel

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Vard, the Norwegian subsidiary of the Group and one of the world's leading builders of specialized vessels, has signed a new contract with the US research organization Inkfish for the design and construction of an advanced research vessel. The deal is valued at over USD$233 million (€200 million).The custom-built research vessel, designated Project RV6000, is specifically designed for scientific exploration. It will join Inkfish's expanding fleet, alongside the RV Hydra and RV Dagon, to support global marine research. In close collaboration with host countries, the data collected will contribute to open-source repositories.

Six Crew Saved, 15 Remain Missing After Eternity C Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea

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Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea after Houthi militants attacked and sank a second ship this week, while the fate of another 15 was unknown after the Iran-aligned group said they held some of the seafarers.The Houthis claimed responsibility for the assault that maritime officials say killed four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C before the rest abandoned the cargo ship. Eternity C went down Wednesday morning after attacks on two previous days, sources at security companies involved in a rescue operation said.The six rescued seafarers spent more than 24 hours in the water, those firms said.

Four Dead, 15 Missing After Houthi Attack on the Eternity C

2 days ago

Rescuers pulled six crew members alive from the Red Sea on Wednesday and 15 were still missing from the second of two ships sunk in recent days in attacks claimed by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia after months of calm.Four of the 25 people aboard the Eternity C cargo ship were killed before the rest of the crew abandoned the vessel, which sank on Wednesday morning after being attacked on Monday and Tuesday, sources at security companies involved in a rescue operation said.The six seafarers who were rescued had spent more than 24 hours in the water, they said.The Houthis said on Wednesday they had sunk the Eternity C.

IMO Secretary-General Urges “constructive dialogue” Following Red Sea Attacks

2 days ago

IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for intensified diplomatic efforts following a renewed wave of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea.IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has called for intensified diplomatic efforts following a renewed wave of attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea. Addressing the IMO Council in London, Dominguez expressed dismay over recent assaults on the Magic Seas and Eternity C, both targeted on 6 and 7 July. At least three fatalities and several injuries have been reported aboard the Eternity C, while all 22 crew members of the Magic Seas were safely rescued.

Red Sea: Four Dead, Two Wounded in Latest Houthi Attack on Greek Bulk Carrier

2 days ago

Four seafarers on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated bulk carrier Eternity C were killed in a drone and speedboat attack off Yemen, an official with knowledge of the issue said on Tuesday, the second incident in a day after months of calm.The Red Sea, which passes Yemen's coast, has long been a critical waterway for the world's oil and commodities but traffic has dropped since the Iran-aligned Houthi militia began targeting ships in November 2023 in what they said was solidarity with Palestinians against Israel in the Gaza war.