Danish maritime security tools business VIKING Life-Saving Equipment introduced today it has actually obtained Norwegian lifeboat-builderNorsafe

Established in 1903, Norsafe creates a complete variety of free-fall lifeboats and also rapid rescue watercrafts with davits and also have actually provided over 28,000 lifeboats to the worldwide ship market for many years. Its progressed lifeboat items are made according to the most recent SOLAS needs and also accepted by nationwide and also licensing authorities for both ships and also overseas usage.

In 2014, the Norsafe established a globe document for the highest totally free loss lifeboat decline from a shocking 40 meters– with 10 individuals aboard.

The price of the procurement has actually not been divulged, and also Viking stated closing is anticipated October 1, 2018.

“This is a very close operational and cultural fit,” commented VIKING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERHenrik Uhd Christensen “Like VIKING, Norsafe has been family-owned for generations, which creates strong and lasting relationships with customers – and it places the same emphasis on quality, on the use of advanced materials and on technological innovation as we do.”

With Norsafe’s 24/7 solution network supplying lifeboat upkeep from over 300 ports worldwide, Viking states the procurement will certainly aid it react to brand-new needs for full-scope security options, including every little thing from services and products– consisting of long-term Shipowner Agreements– to make, installment and also training.

VIKING states it anticipates brand-new performances not simply from incorporating both business’ line of product and also expanding client selection, however likewise from leveraging corresponding supply chain and also manufacturing abilities.

“Adding Norsafe’s current network to VIKING’s extends our already impressive global reach,” statesHenrik Uhd Christensen “And on the training side, with Norsafe’s specialized centres in Norway and Greece offering product and STCW courses, VIKING’s training arm will also receive a boost to its ability to help vessel and offshore asset owners manage crew competencies.”

Norsafe’s chief executive officer, Dag Songedal, is anticipating entering into the VIKING team. “Under the VIKING umbrella, we are creating a more robust and more capable business model that will ensure we can continue to advance our ability to protect people at sea with compelling lifeboat solutions. The safety equipment industry is consolidating to offer shipowners and offshore asset owners greater economies and efficiencies of scale.”