“This is the first time the Norwegian Armed Forces have entered into such an important and wide-reaching contingency contract with a civilian industrial concern. The military response contract will reinforce the Armed Forces’ response capability, and logistics deliveries from Wilhelmsen and NorSea Group will be of significant importance with regard to our preparedness, in addition to enhancing our endurance capability,” said Haakon Brun-Hansen, the Norwegian Chief of Defence.
With nine strategically located supply bases all along the Norwegian coast, NorSea Group is the largest owner of base infrastructure in Norway. The company, which is owned by the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Group (40%), the Eidesvik Group (28%) and the Møkster Group (28%), has supplied base and logistics services to the oil and gas industry since 1965.
“To begin with, NorSea Group will supply logistics services to the Norwegian Home Guard and logistical support to allied reinforcement units. After 50 years in the industry, we have considerable experience of large, complex logistical operations,” John Stangeland, CEO of the NorSea Group emphasised.
By Jake Frith
