Buksér og Berging AS

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Buksér og Berging AS (B&B) is a Norwegian company specializing in marine and offshore services. Established in 1913, the company has a long history of providing reliable tug and towing services, as well as emergency response and salvage operations.

The core services offered by Buksér og Berging include harbor towage, offshore support, terminal operations, and emergency response. They operate a fleet of advanced tugs and support vessels designed to handle a variety of maritime tasks. The company is known for its commitment to safety, efficiency, and innovation in marine operations.

Buksér og Berging's operations span various sectors, including oil and gas, shipping, and renewable energy. They are strategically headquartered in Lysaker, with additional offices and operational bases in key locations.

Safety and environmental responsibility are central to B&B’s operations. The company complies with international standards and regulations, ensuring that their activities minimize environmental impact and support sustainable maritime practices.

Overall, Buksér og Berging is recognized as a reliable partner in the maritime industry, leveraging its extensive experience and specialized fleet to meet the diverse needs of its clients.

Ships

BALDER

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BREVIK

BAMSE TUG

Tug | Flag: Denmark | Port: KØBENHAVN

BANAK

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: HAMMERFEST

BARENTS

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: HAMMERFEST

BAUT

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN

BB SERVER

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: STAVANGER

BB TROLL

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

BB WORKER

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: STAVANGER

BELOS

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BREVIK

BESS

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN

BETA

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

BEVER

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: PORSGRUNN

BORGØY

Tug Fire Fighting | Flag: Norway | Port: HAUGESUND

BORIS

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: HAMMERFEST

BOXER

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN

BRUSE

Tug | Flag: Sweden | Port: GÖTEBORG

BUKKEN

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BREVIK

BULLDOG

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: BERGEN

JOHN

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: TØNSBERG

MAX MAMMUT

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: ÅLESUND

THOR III

Tug & Ice Breaker | Flag: Norway | Port: DRAMMEN

TOFTE II

Tug | Flag: Norway | Port: DRAMMEN

TORLEK

Pontoon | Flag: Norway | Port: STAVANGER

VIRKE - III

Pontoon | Flag: Norway | Port: DRAMMEN

VIRKE - IV

Pontoon | Flag: Norway | Port: DRAMMEN

Maritime News

US Intercepts Three Iranian Tankers in Asian Waters

7 hours ago

The U.S. military has intercepted at least three Iranian-flagged tankers in Asian waters and is redirecting them away from their positions near India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, shipping and security sources said on Wednesday.Washington has imposed a blockade on Iran's trade by sea while Iran has fired on ships to prevent them sailing through the Strait of Hormuz waterway at the entrance to the Middle East Gulf. Nearly two months after the U.S. and Israel began their war on Iran, there is little sign of peace talks resuming during an uneasy ceasefire.The closure of the strait has disrupted supply of a fifth of the world's oil and gas supplies, and caused a global energy crisis. U.S.

Iran Detains Two Container Ships for Maritime Violations

19 hours ago

Iran said it had captured two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing on them and another vessel, in its first seizures since its war with the United States and Israel began in February.Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported the seizures and added its Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy had warned that any disruption to order and safety in the strait would be considered a "red line."The seizure of one of the ships, the Panama-flagged MSC Francesca, was confirmed by Montenegro's minister of maritime affairs, who said four Montenegrin seafarers were on board and that they and the rest of the crew were safe.

Three Ships Fired Upon in Strait of Hormuz, Crews Unharmed

21 hours ago

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.Iran has imposed restrictions on ships using the strait, first in retaliation for the U.S.-Israeli bombardment of the country, and then in response to a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports.A Liberia-flagged container ship sustained damage to its bridge after being hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades northeast of Oman.The UKMTO said the master of the vessel reported being approached by an IRGC gunboat. The vessel, it said, was subsequently fired upon.

Scam Messages Target Ships with Fake Hormuz Transit Offers

2 days ago

Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.The U.S. has maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then re-imposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passed before war broke out in the Middle East.Amid ceasefire talks, Tehran, which controls the chokepoint, has proposed tolls on vessels to safely transit.

US Seizes Iranian Cargo Ship, Tehran Vows Retaliation

3 days ago

Concerns grew on Monday that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran might not hold after the U.S. said it had seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to run its blockade and Iran vowed to retaliate.Efforts to build a more lasting peace in the region likewise appeared to be on shaky ground, as Iran said it would not participate in a second round of negotiations that the U.S. had hoped to kick off before the ceasefire expires on Tuesday.The U.S. has maintained a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has lifted and then reimposed its own blockade on marine traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically handles roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.The U.S.