About Risør Shipping

Ship ownership and management, with roots in Risør and teams in Norway and the Netherlands.

Traditional sailing vessel moored at Risør’s waterfront

Risør Shipping AS

Thomas W. N. Christensen and Martin S. Hauge founded Risør Shipping in 2023, bringing their experience in finance and investment to general cargo shipping. Today, the company owns M/V Helene Julie and M/V Rebecca.

Based in Oslo, we take our name from Risør, where both founders have close ties. The town’s boatbuilding and seafaring traditions are part of our identity.

M/V Helene Julie alongside a working quay

Risør Management AS

Operating since 2006 under a previous name, Risør Management manages our own vessels and provides services to external shipowners.

Our teams handle technical management, crewing, accounting, budgeting, inspections, docking and newbuilding supervision from Bergen and Schoonhoven, with crewing support in Riga.

The 12.5 KVM Krysser sailing off the Norwegian coast

12.5 KVM Krysser

Our interest in boats extends beyond commercial shipping. Our 12.5 KVM Krysser is a mahogany sailboat designed by Chr. Jenssen in 1929 — a personal connection to Norway’s boatbuilding traditions.