About Nymo

AS Nymo is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction company within the oil & gas and process industry.

Extensive experience

AS Nymo is a full-service engineering, procurement and construction company within the oil & gas and process industry.
Nymo offers total solutions to customers and has earned confidence for versatility, reliability, quality service, timely delivery, good project management and commitment to HSE excellence.

The company is situated at the south coast of Norway with headquarter and main fabrication yard in Grimstad, and with additional fabrication facilities in Arendal. Nymo was established in 1946 and was fully acquired by the Ugland family in 1956. Nymo is a cornerstone company in the region with a workforce of more than 300 employees.

Nymo has extensive experience from design, procurement, construction, transportation and installation supervision of offshore modules through more than 4 decades and has special expertise in designing and fabricating offshore drilling packages. The last decade, more than a dozen drilling packages are designed and/or fabricated by Nymo. Typically these modules are highly advanced units, designed for the most harsh environment conditions and subject to the most severe standards, laws and regulations.

Nymo has also extensive experience from designing and building process modules, accommodation modules, gas turbine exhaust and air inlet systems and subsea units.

Management systems

Sustainability is maintained by leading in accordance with the following management systems:

NS-EN ISO   9001:2015    Quality
NS-EN ISO 45001:2018    Occupational health and safety
NS-EN ISO 14001:2015    Environment
NS-EN ISO 50001:2018    Energy

Extended quality requirements are maintained in accordance with the following standards:

NS-EN ISO 3834 - 2:2021            Fusion welding of metallic materials – Part 2
NS-EN 1090 - 1:2009+A1:2011  Execution of steel- and aluminium structures

Quality & HSSE

Good work within the area of Quality, Health, Safety, Security and Environment is fundamental to achieving our business goals and meeting expectations from stakeholders. In Nymo we shall conduct our business in a legal, ethical and socially responsible manner. We expect our partners and suppliers to do the same.

Through our management system, we shall systematically and continuously improve the QHSSE work together with our employees. We will define challenging goals, which we will monitor and analyse to improve our results. In addition, we continually work on reducing negative risk and utilizing opportunities

Quality

  • Nymo is committed to deliver products and services that satisfy the customer’s requirements and expectations.
  • We shall provide training and support to ensure that our employees understand the requirements.
  • We shall learn from experiences and continuously improve our processes.
Health & working environment
  • Nymo shall perform activities that ensure a good working environment and health to achieve good HSSE result in the organization.
  • All work must be planned and organized well, with clarified responsibilities and roles.
  • Employees shall be involved in the planning of their own work and given the opportunity for genuine participation.
  • All leaders shall demonstrate the importance of Nymo’s HSSE culture through their own behavior.
Safety
  • Nymo work according to the 0-philosophy, i.e. avoid all incidents, not have any injuries, and to protect values and environment.
  • All work is to be performed in a safe manner
  • Responsibility for safety shall be the highest priority for our employees.
  • We will ensure that subcontractors acknowledge their responsibility for the safety of themselves and those working with them
Security
  • Nymo will protect personnel, material assets and documents using physical and electronic tools, and minimize the risk of unauthorized access to our buildings and areas.
  • We shall protect information, confidentiality, integrity and accessibility through ICT security tools.
  • We will combat fire with effective fire security systems
  • We will comply with the ISPS regulations to ensure strengthened security and emergency response at our ports in Vikkilen and Eydehavn
Environment & energy
  • Nymo will operate through efficient use of materials and energy, with minimal waste generation and negative impact to the climate and environment.
  • Nymo will contribute to sustainable value creation and increase the use of renewable energy.
  • The competence and awareness of sustainability shall be strengthened in own organization and among our suppliers

Find our governing documents and certificate for download below:

Download our QHSE PolicyDownload our Due Diligence ReportManagement Certificates ISO 9001:2015
14001:2015, 3834-2:2021 & 45001:2018Management Certificate ISO 50001Conformity assessment for structural
components EN-1090-2:2018

Locations

AS Nymo's operations are strategically distributed across two main locations along the South-East coastline of Norway, a region where the company has deep roots and a proud history. This area is not only significant for its natural beauty and maritime heritage but also as a hub for industrial activity, particularly in the oil and gas sectors.

Vikkilen, Grimstad

Nymo’s headquarters, situated in Vikkilen, Grimstad, serves as the central hub for the company’s key operational functions. The facility accommodates the administration, along with dedicated teams for project and fabrication management, design, engineering, and procurement.

  • Large and flexible fabrication premises
    • Automized fabrication equipment and processes
    • Seaway entrance:     10 m depth and 80 m width
    • Quay I dimensions: 130 m length and 8,5 m depth
    • Quay II dimensions:  60 m length and 8 m depth
    • Mooring bollard capacity, 4 x 75 MT, 10 x 50 MT
    Eydehavn, Arendal

    The fabrication site and harbour, located at Eydehavn near Arendal, offers facilities for the assembly and upgrades of a wide variety of rigs and offshore vessels. With easy access to maritime routes and offshore waters, this strategic location enables efficient transport and deployment of vessels and rigs. The site is equipped with comprehensive facilities for fabrication, assembly, and upgrading, supporting the development, maintenance, and modernization of offshore platforms, drilling rigs, and specialized marine vessels.

    • Large and flexible fabrication premises
    • Seaway entrance: 25 m depth and 150 m width
    • Quay dimensions: 150 m length and 10 m depth
    • Mooring bollard capacity, 4 x 200 MT, 8 x 50 MT
    • Sea bottom outside the quay is prepared for safe jacking of Jackup’s
    Fjære, Grimstad

    Nymo’s facility in Fjære, Grimstad, specializes in advanced stainless steel fabrication, with a particular focus on the production of high-performance gas turbine solutions. This site is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and precision manufacturing capabilities, allowing for the fabrication of complex components that meet stringent industry standards.

    • 2.700 m2 indoor workshop
    • Separate cleaning shop for passivation of stainless welds
    • Specialised in acoustic packages and cladding 

    2005-2011

    2005

    One of the most prestigious contracts was signed with ABB to fabricate the subsea units for the Snøhvit field. Nymo’s delivery consists of 6 seabed units containing manifolds and control systems for gas production from 325m of water depth.

     

    2005-2010

    In 2005 Nymo signed contract with ORS, later transferred to COSL for design and fabrication for one drilling module with an option for a second identical module. Later another 2 drilling modules and 4 mud modules was ordered.  The contracts also included transport from Grimstad to Yantai, China.  All 4 drilling and mud modules were delivered from 2007 – 2010.

     

    2009

    Accommodation modules for 290 persons were fabricated at Eydehavn yard and installed onboard Master Marine’s vessel Service Jack 1 “Haven”.  Final hook-up and completion of the vessel started August 2010 and completed July 2011. “Haven” will serve as accommodation platform in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

    History of Nymo

    AS Nymo operations are distributed on two different main locations, situated on the South-East coastline of Norway. In this area the company has strong roots and a proud history.

    1946-1959

    1946

    The company was founded and got named A/S Nymo Fabrikker. Founder was Mr. Alf Ribe, who initially intended to build up a foundry to produce hearths and stoves.

     

    1956

    The company’s shares were 100% taken over by the Ugland family.  The purpose by taking over the workshop was to fabricate special items and spare parts for own ships and to provide vessel engineers with required workshop practice necessary for their certification.

     

    1958

    The first machine and repair shop were built at Fjære site.  The Ugland owned ship “Lisita” (13 150 DWT) arrived Grimstad, Vikkilen as the first merchant ship to the yard for necessary maintenance and repair.

    1960-1972

    1963

    The first floating dock, which was bought from Denmark arrived Nymo.  Ships up to 16 000 DWT could then be docked.  The dock was in use until 1975 and then sold to Sweden and a new dock was installed.  A/S Nymo Fabrikker was renamed AS Nymo, with subtitle Mekanisk Verksted.

     

    1966

    Nymo into the oil age.  Contract was signed for overhaul and upgrade of the drilling rig “Ocean Prince”, and the rig arrived in December.  This was a challenge for Nymo and so far the biggest job ever performed at the yard.  The rig left Grimstad in May 1967 and was the first rig repair performed at any Norwegian yards.

     

    1972

    Nymo together with 4 other South Norway yards established the company Oil Industry Services. This was a company specialized in services to the oil market and very soon a module contract was signed for the first platform to Ekofisk 2/4A in 1973.

    1973-1978

    1973

    The expansion of Nymo into the “oil age” started by decision of building quay and shop facilities at the yard in Grimstad.  This was the company’s start of module fabrication and is still the main activities nearly 40 years later.

     

    1976

    Nymo fabricated floating platform structure for an Aker H3 to BMV in Bergen.  This year Nymo also delivered the first fabricated accommodation quarter to Eldfisk.

     

    1978

    Fabrication and delivery of heavy lift vessel “Uglen”.  The vessel was designed and built in close cooperation with the Ugland organization.

    1987-1994

    1987

    The first EPC contract was signed with BP for design, procurement and fabrication of an accommodation module and helideck for 135 persons to Gyda field.

     

    1997

    Nymo acquired the yard facilities at Eydehavn, Arendal.  The first delivery of a complete platform was signed with Elf Petrolan BV, The Netherlands.  This unmanned wellhead platform was hooked up at the K6D field.

     

    1994

    From this year subsea projects became a main activity at the Eydehavn yard and two rise towers for the Troll Field were fabricated and delivered.  Further agreement was made to fabricate subsea structures and pipelines for a large number of wells to the Troll oil province.

    1996-2000

    1996

    A 1700 tonnes process module for the Vigdis field was fabricated and delivered to Saga Petroleum.

     

    1999

    Nymo fabricated a complete drilling module (1800 tonnes) for Bentec Norge A/S to Oseberg Sør field.

     

    2000

    Nymo’s first EPCI contract was delivered to Hydralift and Stena Drilling. Nymo performed engineering, procurement, fabrication, transport, installation and testing of the drilling module for the rig “Stena Don” which was built in Germany.

    2005-2011

    2005

    One of the most prestigious contracts was signed with ABB to fabricate the subsea units for the Snøhvit field. Nymo’s delivery consists of 6 seabed units containing manifolds and control systems for gas production from 325m of water depth.

     

    2005-2010

    In 2005 Nymo signed contract with ORS, later transferred to COSL for design and fabrication for one drilling module with an option for a second identical module. Later another 2 drilling modules and 4 mud modules was ordered.  The contracts also included transport from Grimstad to Yantai, China.  All 4 drilling and mud modules were delivered from 2007 – 2010.

     

    2009

    Accommodation modules for 290 persons were fabricated at Eydehavn yard and installed onboard Master Marine’s vessel Service Jack 1 “Haven”.  Final hook-up and completion of the vessel started August 2010 and completed July 2011. “Haven” will serve as accommodation platform in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea.

    History of Nymo

    AS Nymo operations are distributed on two different main locations, situated on the South-East coastline of Norway. In this area the company has strong roots and a proud history.

    Career

    A highly skilled workforce

    The company search to employ motivated and talented people with the energy to move us forward and the mindset of committing to delivering on high standards. If there are no vacant positions matching your interests, please send us your resume and you will be contacted if it is found relevant.

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