Oma Baatbyggeri
Oma Baatbyggeri is a family-owned Norwegian shipyard founded in 1909, specialising in lightweight aluminium catamaran vessels including fast ferries, electric car ferries, crew transfer vessels for offshore wind, and sightseeing boats, serving large Norwegian ferry operators and public agencies through direct enterprise contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1909
- HeadquartersLeirvik I Sogn, Norway
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Oma Baatbyggeri does
Oma Baatbyggeri is a family-owned Norwegian shipyard founded in 1909 and headquartered in Stord, operating two complementary entities: Oma Baatbyggeri AS for new vessel construction and Oma Slipp & Mekaniske Verksted AS for maintenance, repair, modification, and conversions. The company specialises in lightweight aluminium catamaran vessels, having transitioned from wooden boatbuilding to aluminium construction in 1955-1956 and pivoting to fast-ferry catamarans as its core focus in 1995. Its product portfolio spans fast ferries, passenger-cargo combi-catamarans, electric and hybrid car ferries, SWATH dual-mode crew transfer vessels for offshore wind, and sightseeing boats, with propulsion systems ranging from diesel to plug-in hybrid and fully electric.
The company's core technology combines proprietary aluminium catamaran hull designs with hybrid and all-electric propulsion systems, including a patented SWATH mode-switching capability that lowers vessels approximately 1.5 metres into the sea for safe personnel transfer to offshore wind turbines, with mode-switching achievable in 3.5 minutes. Its plug-in hybrid electric car ferry M/F Kinsarvik (2019) demonstrated a 92% CO2 reduction versus conventional diesel ferries, and subsequent hybrid battery-electric vessels (M/S Frey, M/S Trym, M/S Dagning) have established Oma as a domestic leader in zero-emission maritime propulsion. The integrated yard provides a one-stop-shop covering design, engineering, construction, lifecycle maintenance, and diesel-to-electric conversions.
Oma generates revenue through project-based new vessel sales (typically quoted per vessel with contract values such as 150 MNOK per all-electric combi-catamaran) supplemented by recurring maintenance, repair, and conversion services from Oma Slipp. Its go-to-market is exclusively direct enterprise sales targeting large Norwegian ferry operators — Norled, Torghatten Nord, Boreal Sjø, and Rødne — along with offshore wind operators and public-sector agencies such as the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries, competing primarily through public tenders and multi-vessel framework agreements. Geographic exposure is concentrated in Norway with selective international deliveries into Nordic and North Sea markets.
Oma Baatbyggeri firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Oma Baatbyggeri
- Legal name
- Oma båtbyggeri
- Website
- https://oma.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1909
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Oma Baatbyggeri is a family-owned Norwegian shipyard founded in 1909, specialising in lightweight aluminium catamaran vessels including fast ferries, electric car ferries, crew transfer vessels for offshore wind, and sightseeing boats, serving large Norwegian ferry operators and public agencies through direct enterprise contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Oma Baatbyggeri industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aluminum Ferry and Vessel Shipbuilding
- NAICS
- Ship and Boat Building (3366)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans) (IMAJADAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAC)
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Where Oma Baatbyggeri is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Leirvik I Sogn
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Oma Baatbyggeri business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- New Vessel Construction: Design and construction of aluminium catamarans including fast ferries, passenger-cargo vessels, car ferries, crew transfer vessels, and sightseeing boats. Revenue is generated through one-time vessel sales on a project-by-project basis, with multi-vessel contracts providing sustained activity.
- Maintenance, Repair and Conversions: Oma Slipp & Mekaniske Verksted provides servicing, maintenance, modification and certification for vessels up to approximately 50m. Includes engine maintenance, hull repairs, conversions (including diesel-to-electric conversions), and class-related work. Services both Oma-built vessels and external vessels.
- Vessel Conversions and Upgrades: Conversion of existing diesel-powered vessels to hybrid or fully electric propulsion, extending vessel lifetime and increasing residual value. Early 2000s diesel vessels are converted with battery electric systems.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Oma Baatbyggeri product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Oma Baatbyggeri designs, engineers, and constructs lightweight aluminum passenger vessels, specializing in high-speed catamarans including fast ferries, passenger-cargo ferries, electric car ferries, SWATH crew transfer vessels, and sightseeing boats. Through its integrated group structure, the company also provides vessel design services and full lifecycle maintenance, repair, and conversion services via Oma Slipp & Mekaniske Verksted AS. All vessels are built at the Stord shipyard in Norway, serving Norwegian ferry operators, public transport authorities, and offshore wind service companies.
Product overview
Oma Baatbyggeri is a specialized shipyard offering a portfolio of lightweight aluminum vessel products centered around catamaran designs. Core products include Fast Ferries (high-speed passenger catamarans), Passenger-Cargo Catamarans/CombiCat (hybrid electric), Car Ferries (plug-in hybrid/electric), Crew Transfer Vessels/SWATH vessels (offshore wind support), and Sightseeing Boats (tourism vessels). The company operates two complementary divisions: Oma Baatbyggeri AS for new construction and Oma Slipp & Mekaniske Verksted AS for maintenance, repair, and conversions. Services include vessel design, new builds, and modification work. The product portfolio emphasizes sustainability through hybrid and electric propulsion systems across vessel types.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fast Ferries High-speed aluminum passenger catamarans engineered for energy efficiency measured in kWh per passenger kilometre, with continuous development focused on weight optimization, hull design, and equipment selection. Used by Norwegian ferry operators for high-speed coastal and inter-city passenger transport.
- Passenger-Cargo Catamarans (CombiCat) Aluminum passenger-cargo catamarans with hybrid battery electric propulsion, capable of 100% electric operation with zero CO2 emissions. Load bearing capacity exceeds 50 tons on aft deck for large lorries and cargo. Designed for routes requiring both passenger and vehicle/cargo transport.
- Car Ferries Zero-emission car ferries powered by plug-in hybrid electric propulsion. Used for scheduled car ferry routes requiring universal design accessibility and reduced emissions on contracted routes.
- Crew Transfer Vessels (CTV) Specialized SWATH (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) vessels for transporting offshore wind service personnel. Dual catamaran/SWATH operating mode for optimal comfort and safety at wind installations, with mode switching within 3.5 minutes.
- Sightseeing Boats State-of-the-art vessels for sightseeing with panoramic windows, spacious upper deck, and advanced navigation systems. Available with hybrid or fully electric propulsion. Used by tourism companies operating fjord cruise services.
- New Builds Design and construction of aluminum catamarans with in-house designs and engineering capabilities, delivering vessels built for reliable performance throughout their lifecycle. Offered as a custom newbuild service to ferry operators and public transport authorities.
Quantifiable outcome
- 92% reduction in CO2 emissions achieved with M/F Kinsarvik plug-in hybrid electric car ferry compared to ordinary diesel-powered ferries
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Companies that use Oma Baatbyggeri
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Oma Baatbyggeri technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
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App detail
Feature4 records
Oma Baatbyggeri partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- BOS PowercoreBOS Power from Bergen is responsible for integrating the electric/hybrid propulsion system and onboard monitoring system on Oma's electric ferry projects including M/F Seiland and M/F Vargsund for Torghatten.
- Teca AScoreTeca AS, a local company on Stord, is responsible for electrical installation on board Oma's electric ferry projects for Torghatten.
- Fjellstrand ASmajorHardanger-based Fjellstrand AS contributes with hull and hull section construction for Oma's electric ferry projects. Fjellstrand has a long-standing relationship with Oma, having received superstructures for 38m and 40m passenger catamarans from Oma between 1985-1995 (52 vessels total).
- Smart AutomationcoreSmart Automation from Bømlo was responsible for integrating the electric/hybrid propulsion system and monitoring system on board M/S Fjorgyn, delivered to Norled for the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries.
- ServogearcoreServogear from Bømlo delivered gear, propeller and rudder systems for M/S Fjorgyn and other Oma vessels. Servogear's equipment is integrated into Oma's propulsion systems.
- Marine AluminumminorMarine Aluminum's unit in Stord contributed with the construction of aluminium sections for M/S Fjorgyn.
- Odfjell Wind ASmajorOdfjell Wind AS in Bergen collaborated closely with Oma Baatbyggeri in the design and development of the SWATH Crew Transfer Vessel series (FOB SWATH 8, 9, 10) for offshore wind operations. The partnership was responsible for the unique catamaran/SWATH dual-mode vessel concept.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Oma Baatbyggeri competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Fjellstrand AS: Norwegian aluminium shipyard building fast ferries and zero-emission catamarans for Norwegian operators including Norled and Boreal. Long-standing collaborator with Oma on hull/section construction; directly competes for the same Norwegian ferry tenders.
- Brødrene Aa: Norwegian builder specializing in carbon-fibre and aluminium fast ferries for Norwegian and international operators, including zero-emission vessels. Competes directly with Oma for Norwegian ferry tenders and is one of the closest comparable Norwegian fast-ferry builders.
Broad incumbents
- Incat Tasmania: Australian builder of large high-speed aluminium wave-piercing catamarans and Ro-Pax ferries for global operators. Comparable in aluminium catamaran construction and fast-ferry category; significantly larger scale than Oma but operates in overlapping tenders internationally.
- Ulstein Verft: Norwegian shipyard within Ulstein Group building offshore vessels including service operation vessels and offshore wind support ships. Comparable Norwegian shipbuilding heritage and offshore wind adjacency, though focused on larger offshore vessels rather than passenger catamarans.
- Austal Ships: Australian global shipbuilder of high-speed aluminium catamarans and commercial vessels, including defense and ferry segments. Broader scale and geographic reach than Oma, but directly comparable in high-speed catamaran technology and target customer base of ferry operators.
- Damen Shipyards Group: Dutch global shipbuilder with a fast-ferry/CTV portfolio (Damen Fast Ferries, Damen CTVs) serving European wind farm and passenger ferry markets. Comparable in vessel type (fast ferries, CTVs, hybrid propulsion) but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
- Strategic Marine (Singapore): Singapore-based aluminium shipbuilder producing crew transfer vessels, fast crew boats, and catamarans for offshore wind and ferry markets. Comparable in CTV and aluminium catamaran product lines, serving global offshore wind operators including European markets.
Regional players
- Båtservice Verft: Norwegian shipyard building and maintaining smaller workboats, pilot boats, and service vessels. Comparable Norwegian shipbuilding heritage and regional ferry/workboat adjacency, though smaller scale and less catamaran-specialized than Oma.
- Sefine Shipyard: Turkish shipyard building aluminium fast ferries, SWATH vessels, and offshore service vessels for European operators. Comparable in aluminium catamaran and SWATH capability with Oma, competing for international tenders though primarily serving export markets.
Emerging players
- Multiplast (Groupe Carboman): French composite/aluminium builder of high-performance vessels including racing multihulls and small fast ferries. Comparable in advanced lightweight multihull construction; more niche and race-oriented than Oma's commercial ferry focus.
Market position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
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Oma Baatbyggeri social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Oma Baatbyggeri financial estimates
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Oma Baatbyggeri leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Oma Baatbyggeri subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Oma Baatbyggeri funding detail
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Investors
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Oma Baatbyggeri M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Oma Baatbyggeri
What does Oma Baatbyggeri do?
Oma Baatbyggeri designs, engineers, and constructs lightweight aluminum passenger vessels, specializing in high-speed catamarans including fast ferries, passenger-cargo ferries, electric car ferries, SWATH crew transfer vessels, and sightseeing boats. Through its integrated group structure, the company also provides vessel design services and full lifecycle maintenance, repair, and conversion services via Oma Slipp & Mekaniske Verksted AS. All vessels are built at the Stord shipyard in Norway, serving Norwegian ferry operators, public transport authorities, and offshore wind service companies.
Is Oma Baatbyggeri a public or private company?
Oma Baatbyggeri is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Oma Baatbyggeri founded?
Oma Baatbyggeri was founded in 1909. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Oma Baatbyggeri based?
Oma Baatbyggeri is headquartered in Leirvik I Sogn, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Oma Baatbyggeri make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. New Vessel Construction is the primary driver. The others are maintenance, Repair and Conversions and vessel Conversions and Upgrades.
Who are Oma Baatbyggeri's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Fjellstrand AS and Brødrene Aa. Broad incumbents are Incat Tasmania, Ulstein Verft, Austal Ships, Damen Shipyards Group and Strategic Marine (Singapore). Regional players are Båtservice Verft and Sefine Shipyard. Multiplast (Groupe Carboman) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Oma Baatbyggeri have an API?
No public API is recorded for Oma Baatbyggeri.
What industry is Oma Baatbyggeri in?
Oma Baatbyggeri's product category is Aluminum Ferry and Vessel Shipbuilding. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJADAC, Passenger Ferries & Water Taxis (Fast Ferries, RoPax, Catamarans), with a secondary code of IMAJAEAC, Catamaran & Multihull Leisure Craft Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3366 and its SIC code is 3730.