About Us

VISION

To be a leading provider of high-end offshore accommodation vessels.

POLICIES

HSEQ

Master Marine is committed to providing a safe workplace and shall take every reasonable step to reduce and/or eliminate hazards causing unwanted incidents/accidents. All Master Marine activities shall be planned and performed according to our “zero tolerance” principle regarding injuries, accidents, accidental discharge to the environment and operational disruptions. Master Marine shall be recognised for its drive to continuously improve quality in all aspects of its operations.

Codes of Conduct

Master Marine is committed to maintaining high ethical standards, and has established Codes of Conduct applicable for all business processes and all individuals who work for, or act on behalf of, the company.

Compliance

Master Marine shall comply with applicable national and international rules and regulations, and we apply acknowledged standards and best practices throughout our business operations. Our Integrated Management System shall be in compliance with the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, and we are committed to continuously improving the efficiency of the management system with respect to business conduct and quality, health and safety of personnel as well as environmental impact from the company’s operation.

OUR MANAGEMENT

Bjørn Eie Henriksen, CEO & Executive Chairman

Mr. Henriksen has more than 30 years of offshore industry experience. Mr. Henriksen has previously held the position as CEO of Prosafe Production, President of Prosafe’s Accommodation Business and CFO and COO of Prosafe SE in addition to various managerial positions in Transocean and Arthur Andersen. Mr. Henriksen is an State Authorized Public Accountant.

Roy Hallås, COO

Mr. Hallås has 30 years of oil & gas experience, including Project Manager of the Haven @ Johan Sverdrup Project, COO of Prosafe Production and President of Prosafe Drilling / KCADeutag Norway as well as Procon Engineering and Consafe. He has previously held the position of HSEQ Mgr. of Transocean Engineering & Construction, as well as various positions in Norsk Hydro Technology & Projects and the Petroleum Safety Authority. Mr. Hallås holds a MSc. in Industrial Economy from the University of Trondheim.

Daniel Samuelsen, Finance Manager

Mr. Samuelsen has several years of experience from various industries, including cost controller of the Haven at Johan Sverdrup Project, Team Leader and controller in Finero AS, as well as project financial controller in Aker Solutions. Mr. Samuelsen holds a MSc. in Finance from the University in Stavanger.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bjørn Henriksen – Chairman
Mr. Henriksen has more than 30 years of offshore industry experience. Mr. Henriksen has previously held the position as CEO of Prosafe Production, President of Prosafe’s Accommodation Business and CFO and COO of Prosafe SE in addition to various managerial positions in Transocean and Arthur Andersen. Mr. Henriksen is an State Authorized Public Accountant.
Other board memberships: Nordsjø AS (board member)

Robert Furuhjelm – Board member
Mr. Furuhjelm joined NC Advisory, advisor to the Nordic Capital funds, in 2003. Prior to joining Nordic Capital he worked for SEB Corporate Finance in London and Helsinki. Between 1994 and 1996 he worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs in London. Mr Furuhjelm holds a BSc in Economics from the Swedish School of Economics and Business Administration in Helsinki. Master Marine, Board member since October 2017.
Other board memberships: Luvata Oy, Britax Group Ltd (board member); Lagkagehuset

Thomas Mejdell – Board member
Mr. Mejdell joined NC Advisory, advisor to the Nordic Capital funds, in 2014. From 2011-2014 he worked with Morgan Stanley in London. Mr. Mejdell holds a M.Sc. in Finance and CEMS and a B.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from Norwegian School of Economics. Master Marine, Board member since April 2015.
Other board memberships: Resman (observer)

Henrik Bakken – Board member
Mr. Bakken joined NC Advisory, advisor to the Nordic Capital funds, in 2014. From 2005-2008 he worked with Boston Consulting Group and from 2008-2014 he worked with SEB Corporate Finance where he was responsible for coverage of the shipping and logistics sector since spring 2012. Mr. Bakken holds a M.Sc. in Industrial Economics and Technology Management. Master Marine, Board Member since April 2015.
Other board memberships: Resman (board member)

Stein Diesen – Board member
Mr. Diesen has more than 40 years offshore Project and operational experience from Aker, Statoil and Smedvig/Seadrill of which 15 years in Uk and Asia. Since 2010 he has been an independent consultant working for DnB, Prosafe and Knutsen OAS. Mr. Diesen is educated as BSc electrical and MSc Business Management and has previously held positions as Deputy Procurement Director (Statoil) and as Senior Vice President (Seadrill). Master Marine, Board Member since May 2017

HISTORY

Master Marine AS was incorporated in 1997 and was initially serving the heavy lift market. The first vessel, HAVEN, was completed in 2011 and immediately commenced operations on the Ekofisk field in the North Sea.