The merger of OSM Maritime Group and Thome Group has been approved by the relevant competition authorities. The merged company, OSM Thome, is a newly formed powerhouse in the international ship management market, represented in 22 countries and headquartered in Arendal, Norway.
Merger Approved
Finn Amund Nordbye, CEO of OSM Thome said: “This is a big day for OSM Thome. Our merger is now formally and finally approved. The merged company combines proud traditions with high ambitions. Our business is based on Norwegian maritime skills and with skilful employees in leading shipping locations across the world, we will strengthen our position as an innovative and world-leading supplier of ship management services.” Several of the world’s leading shipping companies are customers of OSM Thome, and the fleet includes various segments, such as tankers, dry bulk carriers, container ships, car carriers and offshore vessels.
Enhanced Insight
“We are respectful about and appreciate the trust shown to us by our customers, which we will do our utmost to maintain through our around-the-clock operations on the seven seas,” said Mr Norbye. The merged entity provides enhanced insight into the market: “We know our customers’ needs and our skilled and dedicated colleagues, both on land and on sea, are crucial for us to be able to provide the best solutions. We have the skills and the ability to continue growing. We will do so by offering competitive solutions and taking good care of our existing, as well as new, customers. We will remain leading within safe and efficient management as well as within important areas such as digitalisation, cyber security and green shipping,” Mr Norbye stated. CEO Finn Amund Norbye said the management group provides support to a workforce of around 2,000 employees on shore and 29,000 seafarers.
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Source: Rivieramm
