Industry code 50.2 · Rogaland
Sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy
There are 68 active companies in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy. 4 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 772 registered employees. The largest company is Solstad Shipping AS with 501 employees. The oldest, Solstad Offshore ASA, was founded in 1987. 91% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 68
- New in the last 12 months
- 4
- Registered employees
- 772
- Share of limited companies
- 91 %
The largest companies in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solstad Shipping AS | 977228476 | 501 | NOK 363.8 m | 1997 |
| 2 | Solstad Management AS | 982184371 | 102 | NOK 233.2 m | 2000 |
| 3 | Norwest Ship Management AS | 917841403 | 56 | NOK 47.2 m | 2016 |
| 4 | Sveholmen Management AS | 816710472 | 44 | NOK 55.4 m | 2016 |
| 5 | Storesund Aqua Service AS | 931199889 | 27 | NOK 68.6 m | 2023 |
| 6 | Karmsund Shipping AS | 937059019 | 23 | – | 2026 |
| 7 | Kopervik Ship Management AS | 881542412 | 8 | NOK 22.4 m | 2000 |
| 8 | Sea Clean AS | 923129847 | 6 | NOK 13.3 m | 2019 |
| 9 | Sterling Aqua Logistics AS | 932580284 | 5 | NOK 10.2 m | 2023 |
| 10 | Ocean Red Norway AS | 823220022 | – | NOK 300k | 2019 |
| 11 | Solstad Shipholding AS | 824826692 | – | – | 2020 |
| 12 | Solstad Subsea Holding AS | 825100822 | – | NOK 28.9 m | 2020 |
| 13 | Vea Management AS | 885534562 | – | – | 2003 |
| 14 | Fri Kvam AS | 913066464 | – | NOK 13.3 m | 2014 |
| 15 | Kongsfjord Frakt AS | 913456629 | – | – | 2014 |
| 16 | Fri Karmsund AS | 913510607 | – | NOK 12.8 m | 2014 |
| 17 | Sveholmen Gruppen AS | 915468772 | – | NOK 169.6 m | 2015 |
| 18 | Rb Holding Åkra AS | 917841284 | – | NOK 621.9 m | 2016 |
| 19 | Midgard Marine AS | 918338489 | – | NOK 616.1k | 2016 |
| 20 | Ms Nystein AS | 918763422 | – | NOK 29 m | 2017 |
| 21 | Seminyak Ii AS | 919429879 | – | NOK 0 | 2017 |
| 22 | Solstad Management Holding AS | 925100765 | – | NOK 6k | 2020 |
| 23 | Solstad Brasil Holding AS | 925100773 | – | – | 2020 |
| 24 | Solstad Shipowning Holding AS | 925101192 | – | – | 2020 |
| 25 | Solship Invest 4 AS | 925101214 | – | – | 2020 |
Newest companies in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy
- Djuvet Holding AS Konkursbo12 May 2026
- Karmsund Shipping AS30 Jan 2026
- Nor Feeder AS10 Dec 2025
- Normand Installer (Norway) AS21 Nov 2025
- Norwest Ship 10 AS5 Sept 2025
- Norwest Ship 4 AS26 Nov 2024
- Norwest Ship Holding AS26 Nov 2024
- Norwest Ship 1 AS26 Nov 2024
- Norwest Ship 2 AS26 Nov 2024
- Norwest Ship 3 AS26 Nov 2024
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in sea and coastal freight water transport are there in Karmøy?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 68 active companies in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy. 4 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy?
Solstad Shipping AS is the largest by number of employees, with 501 employees. The organisation number is 977228476.
How many people work in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy?
The companies have 772 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 9 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in sea and coastal freight water transport in Karmøy?
The oldest active company, Solstad Offshore ASA, was founded in 1987. 91% of the companies are limited companies.
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Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 50.2. Figures are updated continuously.

