About Utkilen
Utkilen AS is a fully integrated shipping company with headquarters in Bergen, Norway. The company was founded in 1967 and owns and operates more than 20 chemical tankers ranging from about 3,000 to 20,000 dwt. in size. Furthermore, Utkilen has two chemical tanker newbuildings on order from a shipyard in Croatia with delivery in 2010.
About 370 Norwegian and international seagoing personnel work onboard our vessels and the shore organization totals about 50 employees.
We have strong focus on safety and quality and our safety and quality systems are certified by Den Norske Veritas.
Utkilen is one of the major seaway transporting companies of chemicals and other bulk liquid cargoes in Northern Europe.
The company has in-house functions for chartering, operations, ship management and crewing.
It is the policy of the company to develop long term business with first class charterers, and our contract coverage is currently in excess of 60 %.
