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Søviknes Verft

Vard Søviknes is a Norwegian shipyard in Søvik, Ålesund, established in 1936 and part of VARD since 1995, specializing in outfitting, commissioning, ship repair and conversion.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

Vard Søviknes is located in Søvik, a small community in Ålesund municipality in Møre & Romsdal county on the west coast of Norway. The shipyard undertakes final outfitting and commissioning on hulls primarily built at the group's facilities in Romania, and also specializes in ship repair and conversion. The yard was established in 1936 and has been part of VARD since 1995. It is known for high quality and the flexibility required to solve complex shipbuilding projects, with particular experience in building prototype vessels such as icebreakers, offshore well intervention vessels, and expedition cruise ships. Its delivered variety includes expedition cruise vessels, Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs), fishing and other specialized vessels.

History

The yard was established in 1936 and has been part of VARD since 1995. It has demonstrated competitiveness and adaptability through more than 80 years. The wide variety of ships it has delivered, including expedition cruise vessels, Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs), fishing and other specialized vessels, is a testament to its history of successful diversification.

Products and positioning

Known for high quality and flexibility in complex shipbuilding projects, with particular experience in prototype vessels.

  • Expedition cruise vessels

  • Offshore Support Vessels (OSVs)

  • Fishing vessels

  • Icebreakers

  • Offshore well intervention vessels

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