About us
Umoe Mandal AS was founded in 1988 as a purpose-built shipyard, specializing in composite Fiber Reinforced Plastic hull materials and advanced components. The company is anchored in a long history of regional shipbuilding
tradition and specialized production capabilities, combined with our team's leading expertise in Naval Architecture and Civil Engineering.
We are part of Umoe Group, one of the largest privately-owned industrial investment companies in Norway, specializing in
green energy and services sectors, with international operations and strong presence in biofuels, advanced materials, forestry, merchant, offshore O&G, renewables, and naval sectors, consulting services, electronics, restaurant and real estate sectors.
Umoe Mandal AS is the main shareholder of Umoe Mandal Eiendom AS.
We carry on a long shipbuilding tradition of our region. We strive to continuously learn, develop and produce value for our customers, partners and the environment by providing smarter solutions and better practices. We are proud of our experience and track record of taking on ambitious projects and delivering rewarding results.
Our milestones
2017
Delivery of UMOE RAPID
2016
Delivery of UMOE FIRMUS
2014 – 2017
Development of WAVECRAFT TM VOYAGER series for the Oil & Gas sector
2013
Contract and production of three WAVECRAFT TM Commander series vessels
2011 – 2013
Development of new WAVECRAFT TM CTV series for Renewables sector
2011
WAVECRAFT TM awarded finalist place at Carbon Trust Offshore Wind Accelerator competition
2003 – 2013
Design, production and delivery of 5+1 Skjold Class FPB
2001 – 2008
Concept studies LCS, JMAC, T-Craft
2000
Acquired by Umoe Group and registered as Umoe Mandal AS
1999 – 2001
Trials and US deployment of HNoMS Skjold
1998 – 2004
Contract for upgrade of 14 Hauk Class FPBs
1997 – 1999
Design, production and delivery of prototype Skjold Class FPB
1991 – 1998
Design, production and delivery of 9 MCMVs
1991
Fully owned by Kværner with new facilities at Gismerøya in Mandal, Norway
1989
Founded as Kværner Båtservice – shipyard specializing in composite Fiber Reinforced Plastic materials
Our heritage
Since the Viking Age, Norway has been a recognized shipbuilding nation with an affinity for small, agile ships. Mandal has a particular naval shipbuilding tradition that stretches back several generations, and the area has more than 40 years of local experience with building high-speed vessels.
R&D
Over 30 years of experience and close partnerships with global leading academic institutions and industry experts have contributed to our increased capabilities and knowledge of highly specialized technology and productions methods. We channel this insight into new projects, delivering more intelligent solutions to our customers, offering a more stimulating workplace to our people and ensuring a sustainable growth for our company.