40 years of experience in operating offshore service vessels has made Farstad Shipping to one of the leading providers of specialised offshore tonnage to the international oil and gas industry.----Today we are among the six largest companies in the market for large and medium sized supply vessels (AHTS > 10,000 BHP and PSV > 2,000 DWT). In addition to this we own and operate 6 Subsea vessels.----Our activities are mainly concentrated on the markets in North-West Europe, Brazil and Asian Pacific. The company's head office has always been in ?lesund. Operations offices have been established in Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Maca? and Rio de Janeiro by a total of 1 725 employees onshore and offshore. Farstad Shipping has a fleet of 55 vessels and 1 newbuilds.----Farstad Shipping has a strong focus on health, safety, environment and quality throughout the company's entire range of activities. This is fundamental to maintaining and strengthening our competitive position.----The company is well equipped for further growth due to a strong financial position and broad international competence. Farstad Shipping ASA is a public limited company organised according to Norwegian legislation.----Farstad Shipping has been listed on Oslo Stock Exchange since 1988 and has over the years given the shareholders a competitive return on their investment. The number of outstanding shares is 39 million out of which approximately 46% is owned by the Farstad family.----Farstad Shipping has concentrated its activities in the markets in Australia, South East Asia, Brazil, North-West Europe and Africa. As can be seen from the map above, we have seven offices worldwide. Our headquarters is situated in Aalesund with operating offices in Aberdeen, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Maca? and Rio de Janeiro.----The Farstad Shipping Group has vessel owning companies in Norway, Scotland, Singapore and Brazil. With the exception of Norway these companies also perform operational functions. The operation of vessels in Norway is organised through the parent company Farstad Shipping ASA. Operations in Australia and Asia are coordinated through our operating company in Perth and Singapore.
