Industry code 50 · Oslo
Water transport in Oslo
There are 681 active companies in water transport in Oslo. 107 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 3,487 registered employees. The largest company is Color Line Crew AS with 2,329 employees. The oldest, T Thommesen & Søn ANS, was founded in 1832. 93% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 681
- New in the last 12 months
- 107
- Registered employees
- 3,487
- Share of limited companies
- 93 %
The largest companies in water transport in Oslo
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 | Color Line Crew AS | 991779434 | 2,329 | NOK 1.2 bn | 2007 |
| 2 | Color Line AS | 970903968 | 383 | NOK 1.1 bn | 1994 |
| 3 | Hav Ship Management AS | 912083659 | 193 | NOK 13.4 m | 2013 |
| 4 | Hurtigruten Global Services AS | 974526689 | 147 | NOK 374.1 m | 1995 |
| 5 | Norway Yacht Charter A/S | 939021582 | 98 | NOK 67.4 m | 1985 |
| 6 | Western Bulk Management AS | 932184265 | 51 | NOK 135.8 m | 1982 |
| 7 | Ms Bjørvika AS | 897888742 | 30 | NOK 13.2 m | 2012 |
| 8 | Arne Blystad AS | 967088196 | 30 | NOK 120 m | 1993 |
| 9 | Klaveness AS | 997553667 | 27 | NOK 109.5 m | 2011 |
| 10 | Kistefos AS | 951408743 | 23 | NOK 25.5 bn | 1989 |
| 11 | Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA | 920662838 | 17 | NOK 2.6 m | 2018 |
| 12 | B & B Boatman Oslo AS | 992271310 | 16 | NOK 10.5 m | 2008 |
| 13 | Iws Fleet Management AS | 924776390 | 13 | NOK 29.2 m | 2020 |
| 14 | Westhagen Fjordtokt AS | 920276938 | 10 | NOK 5.5 m | 2018 |
| 15 | Klaveness Dry Bulk AS | 928221830 | 10 | NOK 86 m | 2021 |
| 16 | AS Audley | 916224532 | 9 | NOK 0 | 1960 |
| 17 | Mpc Container Ships ASA | 918494316 | 9 | NOK 19.7 m | 2017 |
| 18 | AS Clipper | 922490511 | 9 | NOK 627.9k | 1957 |
| 19 | Sinoceanic Shipping AS | 980585522 | 9 | NOK 3.1 m | 1999 |
| 20 | Belships AS | 930776793 | 8 | NOK 2.6 m | 1935 |
| 21 | Hav Chartering AS | 984543778 | 8 | NOK 9.8 m | 2002 |
| 22 | Oslo Bulk AS | 821787602 | 7 | NOK 2.2 m | 2018 |
| 23 | Hurtigruten Norway AS | 927081946 | 7 | NOK 13.9 m | 2021 |
| 24 | Alng ASA | 996564894 | 7 | NOK 6.4 m | 2011 |
| 25 | Ms Linan AS | 911549387 | 6 | NOK 3.4 m | 2013 |
Newest companies in water transport in Oslo
- Horizon Maritime Offshore AS Konkursbo30 Oct 2026
- Gcc Shipowning 10 AS6 Oct 2026
- Gcc Shipowning 9 AS1 Oct 2026
- Shipinvest 65 AS10 Sept 2026
- Shipinvest 66 AS10 Sept 2026
- Shipinvest 67 AS10 Sept 2026
- Shipinvest 68 AS10 Sept 2026
- Umas 74 AS24 Aug 2026
- Umas 72 AS24 Aug 2026
- Umas 69 AS19 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in water transport are there in Oslo?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 681 active companies in water transport in Oslo. 107 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in water transport in Oslo?
Color Line Crew AS is the largest by number of employees, with 2,329 employees. The organisation number is 991779434.
How many people work in water transport in Oslo?
The companies have 3,487 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 25 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in water transport in Oslo?
The oldest active company, T Thommesen & Søn ANS, was founded in 1832. 93% of the companies are limited companies.
Sub-industries in Oslo
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. Figures are updated continuously.