About Norships

Norships is an independent third-party Marine Consultancy and Survey Organization. The Company is majority-owned by Sjøtransport AS, founded as Lekterkompaniet in Kristiansand, Norway in 1916.  We are proud of our roots and proven track record in delivering sustainable seatrade solutions to our clients for more than 100 years.

​Norships experienced staff includes Master Mariners and Marine Engineers. Our outstanding team, our practical knowledge and our business-oriented focus ensure a solution fully aligned with all customer needs within our segments. ​

We perform our services according to quality standard ISO 9001:2015.

Our broad experience and our multi-skilled teams are highly valued as a trusted partner by clients from almost every sector of the maritime industry. These include P&I clubs, H&M clubs, marine and energy insurers, energy companies, ship owners and charterers, lawyers and government bodies.

Our Principal Surveyors have multiple times attended as expert witness in Norwegian court represented clients in marine accident investigation.

We develop long-standing relationships with our clients, who appreciate our professionalism, consistency, and above all our ability to respond swiftly to all urgent incidents.

On customer request, Norships act as Owners Representative in connection with FAT test of equipment, purchasing and sale of cargo, vessel and barges.

Norships Surveyors has been acting as MWS on behalf of underwriters, their assureds especially within the shipping, oil and gas services segments in Norway, the assured’s contractors, and for self-insured clients for over two decades. These services remain a core business for Norships today. Our MWS clients can therefore be assured of receiving a high quality, tried and tested service for any MWS contract they place with us.