CEO Kristian Mørch: ‘Zero emission is the only meaningful goal’
In a keynote held at The Ocean conference today, CEO Kristian Mørch pointed to broader collaboration and access to renewable energy as vital tools to solve the energy...
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Odfjell signs Call to Action for Shipping Decarbonization
Over 150 industry leaders and organizations call for decisive government action to fully decarbonize international shipping by 2050. The signatories, Odfjell among them, urge world leaders to deliver the policies needed to make zero emission shipping the default choice by 2030.
Odfjell awarded top ratings for sustainable business practices
New ESG mileposts are reached as Odfjell lands a top 5% score in the latest EcoVadis assessment and gets ranked as number one among industry peers by Sustainalytics.
Odfjell SE 2Q21 results
Slightly improved results as the chemical tanker market remained challenging.
Odfjell SE completes exit from gas carrier segment
On August 16, 2021, Odfjell Gas Shipowning AS, a subsidiary 100% owned by Odfjell SE, entered into a transaction agreement with BW Epic Kosan Ltd. (BWEK) for the sale of...
Presentation of second quarter 2021 results
Odfjell SE will release its second quarter 2021 results on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 07:00 CET.
Odfjell cadets graduate with flying colors from the Philippines' premiere maritime education
This year's Odfjell cadets have successfully graduated from the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA), and are now a few steps away from signing on as full-fledged...
ShippingWatch: Carriers raise huge sums in sustainability-linked credit facilities
'Sustainability-linked bonds will increase in the years to come, as investors and banks increase their focus on the shipping industry's achievement of the climate goals',...
'It's a labor of love.' Houston initiative takes the lead in vaccinating international seafarers
Tona Trondsen didn't need a second to decide when asked if her company could set up a vaccination scheme for seafarers. Since May, the Houston-based Captain's daughter...
Shaving carbon emissions through new technologies
Odfjell is putting some futuristic technology to the test to navigate an even more sustainable future for our fleet.
Capital Markets Day 2021 presentation
Odfjell SE is hosting its annual Capital Markets Day today at 09:00.
Invitation to Capital Markets Day 2021 webinar
Odfjell has the pleasure of inviting investors, analysts, media and other stakeholders to attend our annual Capital Markets Day on Thursday June 10, 09:00-11:00 CET.
Odfjell awarded for trainee program in Norway
The Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has announced Odfjell as recipient of the Foundation for Norwegian Maritime Competence’s annual award. In her speech, the...
Minutes - Annual General Meeting 2021
The Annual General Meeting of Odfjell SE was held on May 5, 2021. All items according to the agenda dated March 31, 2021, were approved.
The Captain was in the middle of the Pacific Ocean when he got the dramatic message
Odfjell Captain and crew honored after successful rescue operation.
Presentation of first quarter 2021 results
Odfjell SE will release its first quarter 2021 results on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 07:00 CET.
Staying safe and positive in challenging times
After more than a year of handling the Covid pandemic on the ground at Odfjell Terminals Houston, QHSE technician Jason Roberson concludes that the ‘Safety first’...
Odfjell wins the GREEN4SEA Tanker Operator Award
Odfjell is announced as the winner of the 2021 GREEN4SEA Tanker Operator Award. The award recognizes companies that demonstrate “outstanding performance” within green...
ShippingWatch: Language changes in job postings to attract more women at Odfjell
In an interview with ShippingWatch, VP Corporate HR Ingjerd Nettestad and CSO Øistein Jensen share some of the measures Odfjell takes to increase diversity at sea and...
Shippingwatch: Camilla is what the shipping world wants to attract more of
Camilla Vambeseth is third mate on a chemical tanker and believes that the environment on board would benefit from more women at sea. For her, the 180-meter-long ship is...
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2021
The Annual General Meeting of Odfjell SE will be held on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at 16:00 hours.
Reaching career goals in the country of her dreams
After falling in love with Bergen on a sunny day at Bryggen, Yoana León Valdivia knew that one day she would be back – to stay. Sure enough, four years later she quit...
Diversity & Inclusion at Odfjell
Odfjell has set an clear target to increase diversity within the shipping shore organization: We aim to reach a minimum 30% gender balance, at all levels, by 2030.
Skipsrevyen: Odfjell - Navigating an extraordinary year
Like every other shipping company, Odfjell experienced challenges in 2020. When the Corona pandemic hit, what was once routine the previous year, suddenly became very...
Tank Storage Magazine: Terminal outlook
Global Head of Odfjell Terminals, Adrian Lenning, talks to Tank Storage Magazine about the outlook for 2021 onwards.
Odfjell SE 4Q20 results
Stable chemical tanker rates, but CPP markets are putting pressure on earnings.
Background: Why issue a Sustainability Linked Bond
As the first in the international shipping industry and first in the Nordics, Odfjell SE successfully issued a sustainability-linked bond in January 2021. With a close...
Presentation of fourth quarter 2020 results
Odfjell SE will release its fourth quarter 2020 results on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 07:00 CET.
Norway’s Crown Prince meets seafarers to discuss pandemic impact
'Thank you for your efforts, for everything you do to keep the wheels turning during this pandemic. Without you, the world would stop'. Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon...
Covering new drydock grounds
Every year, Odfjell performs 10-15 drydocks for selected vessels in the fleet. Flumar Brasil and Bow Atlantic were the last ones out of the 2020 drydock season. Last ones...
Odfjell signs the Neptune Declaration on Seafarer Wellbeing and Crew Change
The global crew change crisis has not been solved, despite significant efforts. To further strengthen the united industry appeal and initiatives, Odfjell has signed the...
Birk and the 1926 North Atlantic rescue operation
In most of her 22 year working life for Odfjell, SS Birk was a working horse that did not cause much attention. Except for the winter of 1926, when the actions of ship...
Odfjell SE successfully places shipping’s first Sustainability-Linked Bond
As the first in the international shipping industry, Odfjell SE has successfully issued a sustainability-linked bond. With a tight link to Odfjell's long-term climate...
Successful placement of new unsecured sustainability-linked bond
Reference is made to the stock exchange notice on January 7, 2021, regarding a contemplated sustainability-linked bond issue. Odfjell SE has today successfully completed...
Contemplated sustainability-linked bond issue
Odfjell SE (the “Company”) has mandated DNB Markets, Nordea and SEB to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls commencing January 11, 2021.
Shippingwatch: Odfjell is optimistic about chemical tanker in 2021 on the heels of the best result in 12 years
In 2020, Odfjell likely surpassed one billion dollars in revenue and doubled its operating result to USD 125-130 million. 'We have an optimistic view of the chemical...
Incident at Odfjell Terminals Houston
Last week, Odfjell Terminals Houston (OTH), 51% controlled by Odfjell SE through our Odfjell Terminals US Joint Venture, experienced a fire in its utility area. The fire...
Force Majeure lifted on Odfjell Terminals Houston
Since the fire on December 11, 2020, Odfjell Terminals Houston has been diligently working to restore operations at its Seabrook terminal. While the terminal remains on...
Odfjell SE agrees to acquire Lindsay Goldberg’s stake in Korea terminal
Odfjell SE has reached an agreement with Lindsay Goldberg (LG) to acquire their indirect 24.5% shareholding in Odfjell Terminals Korea (OTK) at a purchase price of USD 19...
Expanding the Odfjell fleet: Introducing coated pools
During the past 3½ years, we have welcomed 32 new chemical tankers to Odfjell’s commercially managed fleet, while 24 older ships have been redelivered to owners. These...
Mandatory notification of trade
Primary insider and Board member in Odfjell SE, Nils Petter Dyvik, has on November 11, 2020, purchased 2,719 A-shares in Odfjell Se at NOK 24,50 per share.
Odfjell sets ambitious climate targets
Odfjell has set ambitious targets to reduce our environmental footprints: We aim to reduce our carbon intensity by 50% by 2030 compared to 2008 levels and have a...
TradeWinds: Odfjell adds to new chemical tanker pool in deal with TRF
Norwegian owner strikes deal with new US partner, following MR management agreement with Navig8. Norway's Odfjell has wasted no time in bringing more ships into its new...
Odfjell SE 3Q20: Another quarter with positive results
Odfjell SE today reported its results for the third quarter of 2020. The report shows another quarter with positive results despite a seasonally slower market, a high...
From ship to store: How a chemical tanker affects your everyday life
When the Bow Prosper arrived in New York on her maiden voyage, it was with the assistance of a global team on board and ashore – as is the case for all of our port...
Presentation of third quarter 2020 results
Odfjell SE will release its third quarter 2020 results on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 07:00 CET.
Delivery of Bow Excellence marks the end of Odfjell’s newbuilding program
Over the past four years, the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard has been the hub spot of Odfjell’s extensive newbuilding program. Buzzing with experts from Odfjell, suppliers...
Odfjell commits to NSA quarantine initiative for seafarers in Manila
To further ensure the health and safety of our seafarers and help address the crew change crisis, Odfjell has adopted the quarantine arrangement initiated by the...
Tank Storage Magazine: Standing out in a crowded market
Tank Storage Magazine talks to Pieter de Graeff and Bert Druyts from Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal to learn more about a company active since the 16th century.
Shippingwatch: Two factors determine whether fuel cell engines become successful
Odfjell plans to launch its first ship with a climate-friendly 1.2 MW fuel cell auxiliary power unit in 2023. The ultimate goal is to achieve a full-scale engine of 10...
Fuel cell project develops ground-breaking fuel solution for ships and offshore
New and flexible fuel cell technology can reduce emissions from shipping by 40 to 100%. Partners from shipping, R&D and oil and gas are now constructing a pilot system...
Odfjell honors World War II sailors
In 1942, Odfjell's Captain Hans Anton Trovik showed exemplary seamanship in a dramatic outbreak operation. For his achievements, he was awarded the War Cross and several...
Odfjell signs statement for Renewed Global Cooperation: "United in the Business for a Better World"
As part of UN’s 75th General Assembly, business leaders from across industries and continents – among them Odfjell – have signed a statement to further strengthen...
Odfjell takes the stage at UN General Assembly roundtable
As part of the 75th UN General Assembly, several high-level meetings are held under the headline: The Future We Want, the UN We Need: Reaffirming our Collective...
2Q20 results: Good quarter driven by increased chemical tanker earnings
Odfjell SE today reported its results for the second quarter of 2020. The report shows a good performance which was mainly due to increased chemical tanker earnings.
Odfjell SE appoints first Chief Sustainability Officer
As a part of its ambitious sustainability strategy for the coming years, Odfjell SE introduces a new executive position and appoints Øistein Jensen as the company’s...
Presentation of second quarter 2020 results
Odfjell SE will release its second quarter 2020 results on Thursday August 20, 2020 at 07:00 CET.
Global shipping calls out to governments on the urgent need for crew change
Due to strict infection control measures around the world, many seafarers have not been able to disembark their ships since the coronavirus pandemic hit. Around 200,000...
Antitrust/Competition Compliance Policy
Odfjell’s policy is to fully comply with the competition rules in all jurisdictions where we operate.
Sanctions Policy
Odfjell will comply with all economic sanction laws and regulations, embargoes and other forms of trading restrictions to which it is subject, in all countries where we...
Expanding capacity at Antwerp chemical storage terminal
With seven new tanks of a total 12.700 cbm capacity, Noord Natie Odfjell Antwerp Terminal (NNOAT) significantly increases storage volume for the European chemical market....
Bow Persistent enters Odfjell's fleet
A new tailor-made vessel entered Odfjell’s 80 ship fleet on June 24, 2020. The newbuilt 36,000 dwt chemical tanker joins sister ship Bow Prosper in our round-the-world...
Newbuilt 38,000 dwt chemical tanker marks final chapter of Odfjell fleet renewal program
After a construction phase characterized by pandemic obstacles, it was an extra special occasion when the newbuilt chemical tanker Bow Explorer set sail for the sea...
Investor presentation
Odfjell is hosting an investor presentation today, Tuesday June 9 at 09:00 CET.
Invitation to investor presentation
Odfjell has the pleasure of inviting investors, analysts, media and other stakeholders to attend an online investor presentation followed by a Q&A session on Tuesday June...
Supplier Conduct Principles
Odfjell is committed to the principles in the United Nations (UN) Global Compact. Odfjell, including subsidiaries and activities managed by Odfjell, adheres to high...
1Q20 results: Improved results despite a market facing several uncertainties
Odfjell SE today reported its results for the first quarter of 2020. The report shows improved results driven by increased earnings in Odfjell Tankers as a consequence of...
Minutes - Annual General Meeting 2020
The Annual General Meeting of Odfjell SE was held on May 6, 2020. All items according to the agenda dated April 7, 2020, were approved.
Presentation of first quarter 2020 results
Odfjell SE will release its first quarter 2020 results on Thursday May 7, 2020 at 07:00 CET. The results will be published on Oslo Stock Exchange at newsweb.no and on...
Bow Optima enters the Odfjell fleet
The fourth and final of Odfjell’s newbuilt 49,000 dwt chemical tankers was officially delivered from the yard on April 22, 2020. With this, a leading-edge newbuild...
Notice of General Meeting 2020
The Annual General Meeting of Odfjell SE will be held on Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 16:00 hours.
Odfjell Terminals US concludes new attractive financing
We are pleased to announce that Odfjell Terminals US (OTUS) has closed a new five-year, USD 250 million revolving credit facility to refinance existing debt and also to...
Bow Prosper enters Odfjell's fleet
The newbuilt 36,000 dwt chemical tanker Bow Proper was delivered from yard on February 19, and enters Odfjell’s fleet on bareboat charter. With this, another step is...
Tradewinds: Odfjell takes a stand on unsustainable chemical tanker rates
Tradewinds interviews CEO Kristian Mørch about the spot and COA markets: 'Odfjell takes a stand on unsustainable chemical tanker rates'.
4Q19 results: Improved results driven by a continued recovery in Odfjell Tankers
Odfjell SE today reported its results for the fourth quarter of 2019 which ended on a strong note.
Presentation of fourth quarter 2019 results
Odfjell SE will release its fourth quarter 2019 results on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 07:00 CET.
Successful completion of tap issues
Odfjell SE has successfully completed tap issues in two of its outstanding senior unsecured bond issues.
Bow Odyssey enters the Odfjell fleet
On January 9, 2020 at 17:15 local time in Shanghai, the third of our series of four newbuilt, 49,000 dwt chemical tankers was officially delivered to Odfjell. Welcome,...
Naming ceremony of Bow Persistent
The newbuilt chemical tanker Bow Persistent was officially named in a ceremony held January 9 at the Fukuoka shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan. Together with her sister ship...
En route to eco-friendly ballast water
In yet another move towards a more sustainable, efficient fleet, Odfjell installs ballast water systems on all owned vessels. The benefits are significant.
Ten years of weather routing
2019 marks the tenth anniversary for Odfjell’s weather routing service. Starting out as a test project back in 2009, weather routing was introduced to assist the...
Odfjell endorses the Sustainable Ocean Principles
We are pleased to announce that Odfjell SE has signed the endorsement for the Sustainable Ocean Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. As a signatory, Odfjell...
Odfjell SE expands stainless steel chemical tanker pool in a new partnership with Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc
Odfjell SE announces today that the company has reached an agreement with Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc (N8CTI, a N-OTC registered company), where the latter will add 4...
Summons to Bondholders' Meeting
The Bondholders in ODF08 (ISIN NO0010782584, ODF09 (ISIN NO0010796238) and Odfjell SE FRN Seniour Unsecured NOK 1,000,000,000 Bond Issue 2018/2023 (ISINNO0010793565) are...
Riviera Maritime: The rise of the super-segregator stainless-steel parcel tanker
Riviera Maritime covers the story behind Bow Orion and our Hudong-class series of newbuilt chemical tankers.
Bow Orion wins ‘Tanker Ship of the Year’ award
Odfjell’s newbuilt chemical tanker, the 49,000 dwt Bow Orion, was tonight recognized with the ‘Tanker Ship of the Year Award’ at the Tanker Shipping & Trade Conference.
Bow Optima and Bow Odyssey officially named
Today, November 20, 2019, we officially name the two youngest of the four sister ships in our newbuilt 49,000 dwt series.
Odfjell SE 3Q19: Seasonally lower volumes, but market remains on a firmer trend
Odfjell SE today reported its results for the third quarter of 2019. The results reflect a chemical tanker market impacted by seasonally lower volumes that were also...