OSTENSJO.NO - Key Persons
Alf Helge started as a deck apprentice with Østensjø Rederi in 1992. He completed his degree "Candidacy in Nautical Studies" in 1998, and worked the ranks in the Østensjø fleet becoming a Master in 2005. Since June 2011 he has worked in the main office as marine advisor for Edda Accommodation and later as operations manager for the company. Alf Helge became Fleet Manager in October 2015.
Arne joined Østensjø Rederi in 2021. He started his career in 1994 and has since gained broad and solid experience from offshore maritime operations. He sailed 20 years as a Captain worldwide and has been involved in new build construction as well as planning an execution of rig move operations.
Job Titles:
- Chief Sustainability Officer
Elias is a previous Master with extensive experience from the maritime industry. His career in Østensjø Rederi started back in 2003. Since then, he has held different positions in several departments acting as marine superintendent and HR Development Supervisor among other. His work experience also include working as a teacher at our local maritime college.
Ervin joined Østensjø Rederi in 2019. Before starting in our company, he spent 14 years with DNB Bank ASA working in the corporate banking area and where he held a position as SVP within the offshore department. Ervin holds an MSC degree from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration.
Hilde joined Østensjø Rederi in 2003. Before starting in our company, she spent many years in the oil and gas industry where she held various roles in Statoil (Equinor). Hilde holds a Bachelors degree inn Project Management.
Job Titles:
- Chief Human Resource Officer
Janne joined Østensjø Rederi in 2021. Before starting in our company, she spent 11 years in the oil and gas industry in DeepWell AS where she held a position as HR Manager. Janne holds an Executive Master of Management degree from Handelshøyskolen BI.
Owner, Johannes Østensjø established Østensjø Rederi in 1974. Thanks to his passion for innovation and vessel design, along with his dedication to move forward, the company has provided high-quality maritime services to clients worldwide. Our clients benefit daily from our innovative-, sustainable- and cost-effective solutions.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Press Contact
Kristian joined Østensjø Rederi in 2017. Before starting in our company, he spent 16 years with DOF. He is educated Master Mariner with extensive experience from the maritime industry.
Job Titles:
- Fleet Manager Offshore Wind & Towage
- Stensjø Rederi As Chief Officer
Olav first joined Østensjø Rederi as Chief Officer onboard Edda Fides in 2011. He started his career back in 1997 and completed Technical College with a degree as Master Mariner in 2001. He has experience on Chemical Tankers, PSV and MODU and ended his sea service as Master before he joined our onshore team as Crew Manager in 2013. In 2022 he was promoted to Fleet Manager.
Job Titles:
- Area Manager Offshore & Renewables, UK
Phil started working with Østensjø Rederi in 2008 while supporting our offshore fleet for an Oil Major in the UK. He came onboard in 2014 as General Manager in our Aberdeen office and now holds the position of Area Manager UK. He has had a varied sea- and onshore career since the mid-1980s and spent many years in maritime training/assessment and maritime and offshore safety.
Sonja has been a part of Østensjø Rederi since spring of 2014. She has a bachelor degree in management and marketing from BI, Bergen. Her work experience include eight years with Fearnley Offshore Supply where she worked as a senior shipbroker.
Stian started as deck cadet in Østensjø Rederi in 2004, following his bachelor of Nautical Science graduation from Western Norway University of Applied Sciences the same year. Working his way up the ranks of the Østensjø Offshore fleet, Stian served as Master for 3 years, before joining the Østensjø main office in Haugesund in 2014 as Marine Advisor. He later served as Fleet Manager from 2015 and was again promoted to COO in 2022.
Job Titles:
- Charterer and Contract Controller
Endre joined Østensjø Rederi in 2021. He has more than 15 years' experience from the offshore industry ranging from ship brokering, business development to management roles in companies such as Seabrokers, Riise Underwater Engieneering (Rue), Ocean Installer (Havfram), Dwellop and DOF Subsea. Endre holds Master of Business Administration from Norges Handels Høyskole (NHH).
Vivian joined Østensjø Rederi in 1998. Since joining Østensjø Rederi she has had various administrative roles before she became Charterer in 2003.
Østensjø Rederi will be a leading, innovative and environmental friendly supplier of high-quality maritime services. We will provide a satisfactory return on invested capital, and be a preferred employer.