History
MV JAGO (1917 – 2020)
MV JAGO was built in 1917 by Sigurd Witzøe on the island Frøya and was then named Njål II. She was 62 feet long, 14.6 feet wide and 7.6 feet deep. GRT was 24 and the engine was a 25 HP Wickmann. The same owner was also listed in 1938, however in 1940 Kristian Gabrielsen became listed as owner (Anne Gunn's grandfather and Sigurd's half-brother). Afterwards, Anne Gunn's father took over the vessel. She was rebuilt in 1951 and renamed JAGO with the same registration number. The name JAGO originated from the forenames of Anne Gunn father and aunts. Jørgen, Anna, Gerda and Oddbjørg. The vessel was registered for sea and coastal fishing. After years of service she was sold south to Egersund in 1965. Anne Gunn brought home JAGO in 2016 to try to have her restored, however she unfortunately sank at the key during a severe storm and had to be sent for scrapping at just over 100 years old. JAGO was a historic vessel serving a long life with good maintenance and few owners.
MV Selvaagsund (1948-1976)
MV Selvaagsund was a cargo vessel owned by Magne’s and Øivind’s grandfather. She was bought in 1948 and sold in 1976. The transported cargo was timber to the northern areas of Norway and fish southbound. The last years of MV Selvaagsund's service was around Hitra and Frøya. The name Selvaagsund originated from two places Øivind Berge lived, first in Selvaagen then in Knarrlagsund. Both locations are on the island Ulvøya and are about 1 km between each other in distance.
MV Åsøy (1987-1990)
MV Åsøy was owned by Oddvar Berge AS (AS is equivalent to Ltd.). Oddvar Berge is the father of Magne and Øivind Berge. The vessel was named after their mother Åse. Magne and Øivind Berge started their maritime career onboard MV Åsøy which resulted in their increased interest for cargo vessels. The vessel was 550 dwt and 41 m long. She traded along the norwegian coast with timber and general cargo. Chartering Broker was Selboe Shipping AS. Kjetil Rimolsrønning, owner of Rimship AS, was employed at Selboe Shipping AS at that time.
Magne Berge Fraktebåtrederi AS
Magne Berge Fraktebåtrederi AS was founded 16. October 1997
MV OptiMar (1997-1999)
Magne Berge Fraktebåtrederi AS (the first name of Berge Rederi AS) bought MV Nordvik in 1997 and renamed the vessel MV OptiMar. The name OptiMar AS was decided by the charterer BioMar AS, it refer to the fishfood type OptiMal. The vessel was 45 m long and loaded a maximum of 360 t fishfodder. OptiMar was hired in by “BioMar AS” and loaded two times per week at the factory on Karmøy. A weekly schedule was one voyage to the Austevoll/Bergen areas and one voyage to the Hitra/Frøya areas. This marked an important milestone as the start of Berge Rederi AS. OptiMar was in the end sold to “Geir Mørk Sjøtransport AS” in Tromsø, in 1999.
MV OptiMar (tbn MV DanaNor) (1999-2007)
MV Eva Merethe was bought in 1999. The vessel was 800 dwt, 54 m long and a capacity of 650 t fishfodder. At the takeover she was renamed to an already familiar name MV OptiMar. OptiMar continued in the same trade routes as the first OptiMar until the vessel was renamed to MV DanaNor in 2003. The name DanaNor was decided by the charterer DanaFeed. The trade area was at the same time changed to Denmark – Norway transporting fishfood. DanaNor was sold in 2007 to a Greek company.
The Company Sletringen Bulk AS
The Company Sletringen Bulk AS was founded 7. July 2000
MV Sletringen (2000-2005)
In the year 2000, the vessel MV Mina Mare was bought from Spanish owners and renamed to MV Sletringen. The name Sletringen originated from the light house Sletringen close to Titran where Anne Gunn and Magne lived at that time. The vessel was 2889 dwt, 63 m long and fitted with an excavator. Sletringen Bulk AS was owned by Magne, Anne Gunn, Oddvar and Øivind Berge, Frøyfisk AS and Tor Arnar Skeie. This vessel was the start of our present bulk cargo trade. Sletringen was in the end sold to a Croatian company in 2005.
MV Jago (2006-2008)
In November 2004 Ulvan-Berge Rederi AS bought the livestock carrier Holstein Express and rebuilt her to a general cargo carrier named Frohavet. In April 2006 Sletringen Bulk AS bought Frohavet from Ulvan-Berge Rederi AS and renamed her again to JAGO, the same name as the vessel owned by Anne Gunn’s family. JAGO was rebuilt to carry fish fodder from Denmark to Norway and take over the route previously traveled by MV DanaNor. The main cargo was fishfood, general cargo and small boats when traveling Northbound. Additionally, we installed equipment necessary for discharging fishfood directly in to silos on barges. When traveling southbound the main cargo was fertilizer, chalk and dolomite in BB, herring in barrels, small boats and general cargo. JAGO was sold to Bio Feeder AS in December 2008 and renamed Kryssholm. The vessel continued to carry fishfood until she was scrapped in February 2017.
MV Sletringen (2006-2018)
In January 2006 Sletringen Bulk AS bought Vega from Veninga & Zn CV and renamed her to MV Sletringen. Sletringen was rebuilt to a self-discharger in Tallinn during the same year. Her cargo capacity was 2350 t, cargohold was 3226 cbm with 2 movable bulkheads. Sletringen had a very good start and was a very important source of income for the company. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite and split. In March 2019 Sletringen was sold to Russian Sea-Aquaculture LLC and renamed Valeri Kharlamov.
Sletringen Bulk AS and Berge Rederi AS – One company
In 26. March 2007, Sletringen Bulk AS and Berge Rederi AS was merged into one company. The owner composition changed to the same as it is today: • Knarrlagsund Holding AS • Øivind Berge Holding AS • Frøya Skipsinvest AS
MV Froan (2007-2022)
April 2007 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Wachau from Oesterreicher Lloyd Ship Management Gmbh and renamed her Froan. The name Froan originated from the archipelago outside of the island Frøya. She was also rebuilt to a self-discharger the same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity was 3500 t, cargohold was 4650 cbm with 2 moveable bulkheads. Like MV Sletringen, Froan also began her years of service well being a very valuable vessel for the company. Even during the finance crisis in 2008 she continued to serve the company with decent income. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite and split. In September 2022, Froan was sold to a Greek company and renamed Taxiarchis Michail.
MV Selvaagsund (2007-2021)
In Desember 2007 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Aurora from Wagenborg BV and renamed her to MV Selvaagsund. Selvaagsund was rebuilt to a self-discharger in Tallinn during the beginning of 2008. The cargo capacity was 2350 t, cargohold was 3226 cbm with 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite and split. Selvaagsund was sold to Russian Sea-Aquaculture LLC and renamed Aleksander Gusev In March 2021.
MV Jago (2009-2022)
In January 2009 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Falknes from Ingvar Falkeid og sønner and renamed her to JAGO. The vessel was already a self-discharger. Cargo capacity was 2000 t, cargohold was 2888 cbm with 2 movable bulkheads. JAGO was first intended to take over the general cargo trade from the former MV JAGO, combined with bulk cargo. This was later altered to only bulk cargoes, mainly raw materials for the agriculture industry in Norway. She carried split when there was no other cargo available. In March 2017 JAGO was rented out on a BBCP to Helco II AS (Bergen Shipping AS) and renamed Havbris. At the end of the BBCP, in February 2022, Helco II AS bought the vessel.
MV Titran (2010-)
In January 2010 Berge Rederi AS rented Leistein from Inter Caric II AS (Blystad Rederi AS) on a BBCP and renamed her to MV Titran. It was not easy to finance vessels during this time. Berge Rederi AS bought Titran in 2011. The name Titran originated from the place close to where Anne Gunn and Magne lived at that time. The vessel was already a self-discharger with a cargo capacity of 4500 t, a 5816 cbm cargohold with 2 movable bulkheads. In the beginning of 2010 Titran had an extended docking after a period in the Caribbean. A new excavator (Volvo 700) was also fitted. The vessel's main cargo is raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split. Trade areas during winter time was during the first years extended to Spain and Iceland. Additionally, the vessel is equipped and certified for trading voyages across Arctic areas. (Polar code)
MV Sula (2012-)
In February 2012 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Baltic Sea from Seavoss Schiffarthskontor GMBH and renamed her to Sula. The name Sula also originates from an Island in the archipelago outside of Frøya. Sula was rebuilt to a self-discharger the same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity is 3500 t, with a 4650 cbm cargohold consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo is raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
MV Tifjord (2012-2021)
In February 2012 Berge Rederi AS bought Molo Sun from Molo Sun AS and renamed her to MV Tifjord. Included in the sale was financing from a local bank at the North West part of Norway. The name Tifjord originated from an area between Ulvøya and Frøya. The name was also used on a fishing/cargo vessel owned by Birger Berge, brother to Øivind and Magne`s grandfather. Tifjord was already a self-discharger with excavator. The cargo capacity was 1700 tn, with a 2795 cbm cargohold consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite, fertilizers in BB and split. Tifjord was rented out on a BBCP to Vestfrakt Shippinng in 2016 and at the end of the CP, February 2021, Vestfrakt Shipping AS bought the vessel.
MV OptiMar (2013-2018)
In February 2013 Berge Rederi AS bought Molo Carrier from Molo Shipping AS and renamed her to MV OptiMar. Included in the sale was financing from a local bank at North West part of Norway. OptiMar was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator the same year in Tallinn. She also had an extended dry dock stay in Tallinn with several repairs the first 6 months. The cargo capacity was 2700 t, with a 3800 cbm cargohold consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite and split. An unfortunate accident happened 23 December 2017 when OptiMar grounded on Braken, North West coast of Norway. The crew was evacuated by helicopter while the vessel was later on saved by the rescue boat Eirk Bye and brought to Kristiansund. After a couple of months she was declared a total loss and towed to Stokksund for scrapping. Excavator and usefull parts were transferred to the future vessel MV Kya.
MV Knarrlagsund (2014-)
In May 2014 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Sirocco from Wagenborg and renamed her to MV Knarrlagsund. The name Knarrlagsund originated from the place where Øivind, Anne Gunn and Magne currently lives. Knarrlagsund was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity is 5700 t, with 2 cargo holds of a total 7923 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split. Knarrlagsund at times sail down to the Mediterranean when there is an opening for a longer voyage. Maintenance is usually prioritized during these longer trips. Knarrlagsund is also equipped and certified for sailing in Arctic waters. (Polar code)
MV Tifjord (2017-2022)
In April 2017 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Bouga from Atlantico Shipping SL (Spain) and renamed her to MV Tifjord. Tifjord was roughly the same size as Titran, and this was when we first started to name vessels of the same size with the same first letter. For example, T = 5000 Dwt. Tifjord was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity was 4750 t, with a cargo hold of a total 6200 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes were mainly dolomite, crumbles and split. Tifjord was in February 2022 sold to a company in the Peak Group and renamed Peak Skorpo.
Kjervaagsund (2018-)
In February 2018 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Frieda from Intersee Schiffarths - GMBH and renamed her to MV Kjervaagsund (K = 6000 dwt) The name Kjervaagsund originated from a place close to Titran on the Island Frøya. Kjervaagsund was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity is 5600 t, with 2 cargo holds of a total 7900 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo are raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
Kya (2018-)
In June 2018 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Altena from Wagenborg and renamed her to MV Kya (K = 6000 dwt). Kya is an exact sister vessel of MV Knarrlagsund. The name Kya originated from an Island in the archipelago outside of Frøya. Kya was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity is 5700 t, with 2 cargo holds of a total 7923 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo are raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
MV Krabbsund (2019-)
In May 2019 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Ems from HS Schiffarts GMBH and renamed her to MV Krabbsund (K = 6000 dwt). Krabbsund is also an exact sister vessel of Knarrlagsund and Kya. The name Krabbsund originated from a fjord close to Knarrlagsund. Krabbsund was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. The cargo capacity is 5700 t, with 2 cargo holds of a total 7923 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo are raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split. Krabbsund like MV Knarrlagsund, is also equipped and certified for sailing in Arctic waters. (Polar code)
MV Kvitsand (2021-)
In May 2021 Berge Rederi AS bought the vessel Belterwiede from Capt Wilhelm H Van Vee and renamed her to MV Kvitsand (K = 6000 dwt). The name Kvitsand refers to one of the main cargoes, Dolomite (White sand). Kvitsand was rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator next year in Tallinn, due to the Covid pandemic. The cargo capacity is 6350 t, with 2 cargo holds of a total 7950 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo are raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
MV Sletringen (2021-)
In June 2019 Berge Rederi AS signed up for a newbuilding with Dayang Shipyard in China (Shanghai). MV Sletringen was delivered 23 Dec 2021, and rebuilt to to a self-discharger with excavator next year in Tallinn. Sletringen is unique in regards of being a hybrid vessel. This means she possess a dual power source (diesel + electrical). She is also equipped with an electrical excavator. Optimalization of the hull and the propeller are the most significant contributors to an impressively low consumption pr loaded ton/Nm. Additionally, the emission of CO2 is very low, and the emission of NOX is close to zero. This vessel fulfilled all our primary goals in efficiency, economy, and low environmental footprint. The cargo capacity is 8150 Tn, with 2 cargo holds of a total 12100 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
MV Selvaagsund (2023 -)
In March 2021 Berge Rederi AS signed up for another newbuilding with Dayang Shipyard in China (Shanghai). This vessel is MV Sletringen’s sister vessel and will be named MV Selvaagsund. Selvaagsund (S= 8500 Dwt) will be delivered April 2023 and rebuilt to a self-discharger with excavator same year in Tallinn. Selvaagsund will also be a hybrid vessel. She will have the identical dual power source as Sletringen (diesel + electrical). The two sister vessels also have identical electrical excavators. However, unlike Sletringen, Selvaagsund’s propeller is slightly larger. This alteration contributes to an estimate of 10-12% better fuel efficiency. Like Sletringen, the emission of CO2 is very low, and the emission of NOX is close to zero. This vessel ultimately improves the already impressive efficiency, economy, and low environmental footprint set by our vessels. The cargo capacity is 8150 Tn, with 2 cargo holds of a total 12100 cbm consisting of 2 movable bulkheads. The vessel's main cargo were raw materials for the salmon and agriculture industry in Norway. Outbound cargoes are mainly dolomite, crumbles, timber and split.
MV Sandstad (2024 -)
On December 15th 2022, we signed the contract for building another vessel at Dayang Offshore Equipment CO. LTD. Shanghai/China. The ship will be named MV Sandstad, and will be the third vessel of her class being the sister vessel to MV Sletringen and MV Selvaagsund. We look forward continuing the great cooperation with this shipyard and the involved parties to make this project possible.