A Maritime Enterprise Built Across Generations
A privately owned maritime enterprise with roots dating back to 1929, when Kristian Stange Jebsen founded Kristian Jebsens Rederi AS in Bergen, Norway.
What began as a shipowning company has evolved through generations into a maritime group engaged in commercial shipping, maritime services, technical expertise, crew management, and maritime talent development.
For nearly a century, the Jebsen name has been associated with entrepreneurship, operational excellence, and responsible ownership.
Lasting value through maritime enterprise
To create lasting value through maritime enterprise, trusted partnerships, and the development of people.
The principles that guide us
Integrity
Conducting business honestly, ethically, and responsibly.
Stewardship
Preserving and strengthening the foundations built across generations.
Partnership
Building trusted relationships that create mutual long term value.
Excellence
Pursuing the highest standards in everything we do.
People
Supporting the development of future maritime leaders and professionals.
Patience, resilience, and perspective
Shipping is an industry that rewards patience, resilience, and perspective. Our philosophy combines entrepreneurial thinking with responsible ownership, enabling us to adapt to changing markets while remaining grounded in the enduring principles that have guided the Jebsen name for generations.
Discover how our story unfolded
Nearly a century of maritime history, from two steamships in the North Sea to an international enterprise.