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Østensjø Rederi to manage and operate flotel Edda Fortis

Østensjø Rederi are pleased to announce that they will manage and operate Edda Accommodation’s “Edda Fortis”.

The vessel is currently portside in Korea and the process of upgrading the vessel has commenced and is planned to enter the market during Q1 2024.

-We are proud to announce this addition to our fleet and to bring Edda Fortis into operation. Edda Fortis complements our fleet and strengthens our flotel segment. We look forward to continuing offering high-quality flotel services to our clients, says CEO of Østensjø Rederi Kristian Helland Vea.

Edda Fortis is a state-of-the-art purpose-built mono-hull flotel, designed for high-quality flotel services. The vessel has an advanced telescopic motion-compensated gangway system that provides safe and easy access to and from offshore installations. Edda Fortis can comfortably accommodate 800 people in a “home away from home” and is designed for reliable and flexible operations.

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