OSK-ShipTech

What OSK-ShipTech does

OSK-ShipTech A/S, doing business as OSK Design, is an independent maritime consultancy and ship design firm founded in 1966 and headquartered in Aarhus, Denmark, with additional offices in Copenhagen and Lisbon. The firm delivers naval architecture, marine engineering, and interior design services to ship owners, operators, and maritime industry clients worldwide, with a portfolio organized into six specialized disciplines: Interior Design, Cruise Vessels, Passenger Ferries, Defence Vessels, Special Vessels, and Offshore Wind. Its service model is consultative B2B engagement, working on named reference projects such as the Boundless Arctic cruise vessel, the Havila Capella luxury cruise ferry, and the Crew Living interior concept. Beyond traditional design work, the firm offers Energy Insight, an in-house calculator that analyses vessel energy consumption and models alternative energy sources with cost implications.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements on a project or retainer basis, with pricing determined per engagement rather than via disclosed rate cards. The firm is privately held with no institutional investor backing, no parent company, no acquisitions, and no disclosed funding history, operating as a standalone closely held entity. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales into maritime operators across cruise, ferry, defence, special vessel, and offshore wind segments, supported by a multi-channel presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube and a website hosting case studies and project showcases. The core technology is human design expertise accumulated since 1966, with the proprietary Energy Insight calculator representing the firm's only disclosed digital product.

Name

OSK-ShipTech

Legal name

OSK-ShipTech A/S

Website

https://osk-group.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

OSK-ShipTech (OSK Design) is an independent Danish maritime consultancy founded in 1966 that provides ship design, naval architecture, interior design, and energy advisory services to ship owners and operators across cruise, ferry, defence, special vessel, and offshore wind segments worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Consultancy and Ship Design Services

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (48839)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Safety, Risk & Compliance Engineering (SOLAS, Class Rules, HAZID/HAZOP, FMEA) (IMAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Maritime consultancy
• Ship design services
• Naval architecture
• Vessel interior design
• Offshore wind vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarhus

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Maritime Consultancy Services: The company provides independent maritime consultancy services focused on ship design. As a consultancy, revenue is generated through professional service engagements, likely retainer or project-based billing for vessel design, interior design, and maritime advisory services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

OSK-ShipTech (OSK Design) is an independent maritime consultancy providing professional ship design, naval architecture, and marine engineering services since 1966. Its offerings span six vessel disciplines — Interior Design, Cruise Vessels, Passenger Ferries, Defence Vessels, Special Vessels, and Offshore Wind — delivered as project-based consultancy engagements to ship owners, operators, and maritime industry clients worldwide. The firm additionally offers Energy Insight, a calculator that analyses vessel energy data and recommends alternative sources with cost impact.

Product overview

OSK Design (OSK-ShipTech) is an independent maritime consultancy and ship design firm established in 1966. Rather than a software platform, it offers a portfolio of professional design and consultancy services. The core service portfolio includes six specialized ship design disciplines: Interior Design, Cruise Vessels, Passenger Ferries, Defence Vessels, Special Vessels, and Offshore Wind. Additionally, they provide Energy Insight, a proprietary energy analysis calculator that evaluates alternative energy sources and cost impacts. Selected projects showcased include Boundless (Arctic cruise vessel), Havila Capella (luxury cruise ferry), and Crew Living (crew accommodation interiors). The firm operates from offices in Aarhus, Lisbon, and Copenhagen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Design Comprehensive interior design services for vessels, creating functional and aesthetically optimized interior spaces for cruise ships, ferries, and other ship types. Targeted at ship owners and operators seeking innovative, functional, and aesthetically pleasing vessel interiors.
• Cruise Vessels Design services for cruise ships focused on passenger experience, operational efficiency, and environmental considerations. Targeted at cruise operators and ship owners building or refurbishing cruise vessels.
• Passenger Ferries Design services for passenger ferry vessels emphasizing safety, comfort, and efficient operations for ferry routes. Targeted at passenger ferry operators and water transport vessel owners.
• Defence Vessels Design solutions for defence and military vessels, addressing specialized requirements for naval applications. Targeted at navies, defence agencies, and military shipbuilding programs.
• Special Vessels Custom design services for specialized vessel types beyond standard commercial categories. Targeted at operators with unique maritime applications requiring bespoke vessel design.
• Offshore Wind Maritime design services tailored for the offshore wind industry, including crew transfer vessels (CTV) and wind farm support vessels. Targeted at offshore wind developers and operators of wind farm support fleets.
• Energy Insight Proprietary energy analysis calculator that analyses current vessel energy data and provides detailed reports on alternative energy sources with different cost impacts, helping clients make informed decisions about energy transitions. Targeted at ship owners and operators seeking energy cost reduction and lower environmental impact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through alternative source analysis and optimization recommendations

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DNV: Global classification society that also provides advisory, verification, and ship design support services. Competes with OSK in maritime advisory and overlaps in newbuild design advisory work, though from a much broader portfolio.
• Wärtsilä: Large marine technology company providing ship design, propulsion, and decarbonization solutions. Competes with OSK in vessel design consulting, particularly around energy efficiency and alternative fuel integration.
• Bureau Veritas: Major classification society with marine advisory and engineering consultancy capabilities. Comparable to OSK in offering shipowner-facing design and advisory services, but as part of a much wider testing, inspection, and certification portfolio.
• Meyer Werft: Major German cruise shipbuilder with substantial in-house ship design capability. Competes with OSK for cruise vessel design mandates and represents the kind of integrated yard design capability that can displace independent consultancies.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Global marine technology supplier offering ship design, automation, and integrated vessel systems. Adjacent competitor to OSK in vessel design scope, though typically bundled with equipment and system integration.
• Lloyd's Register: Maritime classification society providing ship design review, advisory, and engineering services. Overlaps with OSK's independent design advisory work, particularly in naval architecture review and newbuild support.

Direct peers

• BMT Group: Global maritime engineering consultancy providing vessel design, naval architecture, and marine advisory services. Competes directly with OSK across commercial, offshore, and defence vessel design mandates.
• Knud E. Hansen: Danish independent ship design and naval architecture consultancy serving cruise, ferry, and offshore clients. Directly comparable to OSK-ShipTech in service scope, Nordic origin, and independent consultancy positioning.
• Royal HaskoningDHV: International engineering consultancy with a maritime division offering ship design, port engineering, and offshore advisory. Comparable to OSK as a multi-disciplinary consultancy serving maritime and offshore clients.
• Foreship: Nordic maritime engineering consultancy offering ship design, structural engineering, and energy efficiency services. Comparable to OSK in its independent advisory model and focus on cruise, ferry, and offshore vessel segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OSKchannel
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/OSK-Design/100093313563006/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
• LinkedIndk.linkedin.com/company/osk-shiptech-a-s
• Instagraminstagram.com/oskdesign_official

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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