Båtservice Mandal AS

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Båtservice Mandal AS is a recognized maritime company situated in Mandal, Norway. This company has established itself as a significant player in the marine industry, particularly known for designing and manufacturing fast patrol and workboats. These vessels are typically constructed from aluminum and are renowned for their performance, reliability, and adaptability in various maritime conditions and applications.

Båtservice Mandal AS's scope of services spans custom boat-building to meet specific client requirements, often serving sectors such as defense, law enforcement, and commercial operations. Some of their popular products include patrol boats engineered for speed and maneuverability, as well as workboats designed for durability and efficiency in demanding maritime tasks.

Given its location in Mandal, a town renowned for its maritime heritage, the company benefits from a rich local history of shipbuilding and marine expertise. This favorable environment allows Båtservice Mandal AS to leverage local knowledge and skills, fostering innovation and quality in its vessel designs and manufacturing processes.

Clients of Båtservice Mandal AS include national and international organizations, reflecting the company's capability to meet rigorous standards and deliver vessels suited for a broad range of maritime challenges. This includes the ability to meet specific client needs such as custom designs, providing maintenance and repair services, and emphasizing safety and operational efficiency in their products.

Ships

FROVÆR

Car Ferry/Catamaran | Flag: Norway | Port: TRONDHEIM

GJERT WILHELMSEN

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

DET NORSKE VERITAS

Patrol Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

PETER HENRY VON KOSS

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

KNUT HOEM

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

KRISTIAN GERHARD JEBSEN

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN

KAPTEIN SKAUGEN

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

HALFDAN GRIEG

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

HARALD V

Patrol Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

REIDAR VON KOSS

Rescue Vessel | Flag: Norway | Port: OSLO

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