GOT Secures Contracts to Build New Fireboats for Oslo and Rogaland
- Amalie Eilertsen
- Dec 3
- 2 min read
We are incredibly proud to announce that GOT has signed a contract to build two new, fireboats for Oslo Fire & Rescue and Rogaland Fire & Rescue!
The NOK 80 million contract, signed today, December 3rd, in Oslo, marks a significant step in boosting maritime emergency response capabilities in the Oslo Fjord and along the Rogaland coast.
Key highlights of the new vessels:
Enhanced Response: Designed for faster and more efficient response to fires, accidents, and acute incidents in harbors and coastal areas.
All-Weather Platform: Developed from the ground up for fire and rescue operations, ensuring high stability and robust capacity for year-round operation under demanding Norwegian conditions.
Crucial Supplement: The boats will serve as a vital extension to land-based forces, securing critical infrastructure like shipping lanes, industrial areas, and port facilities.
"This project shows that sea-based emergency preparedness is vital for overall safety. These vessels provide new opportunities for rapid response, safe, and effective action in challenging situations," says Øystein Sunde Pedersen, CEO of GOT.
A robust year-round platform
The fireboats are designed from the ground up for fire and rescue operations. The platform is optimized for year-round operation in challenging Norwegian conditions, offering high stability and strong operational capacity.
“Our new design provides a solid foundation for modern fire and rescue operations. The platform combines performance, flexibility, and safety in a way that meets the demands of year-round operations in Norway,” says André Rustad, Managing Director of GOT Marine.
Strong professional heritage and clear ambition
With over 70 years of experience, GOT and GOT Marine represents a strong maritime craftsmanship tradition.
“We like to call ourselves ‘The Boat Factory.’ We are boatbuilders at heart, committed to quality and innovation, with aluminum vessels as our core expertise. Our ambition is to be the leading producer of aluminum boats in Scandinavia,” says André Rustad, Managing Director of GOT Marine.
GOT Marine builds all vessels at Gismerøya in Mandal, where solid craftsmanship, innovation, and local value creation come together. GOT Marine offers a broad range of designs within the workboat segment. We have experience with both catamarans and monohulls, from high-speed craft to displacement vessels. In addition, we design and produce fishing vessels, passenger boats, zero-emission solutions, and we have launched a new design for high-speed patrol vessels for the defense sector.
“At the moment, GOT is building the new rescue vessel RS-178, and we have also entered into a strategic partnership with UMOE Mandal with a focus on the defense sector. Now we look forward to contributing vessels to the fire and rescue services, strengthening safety along the coast,” says Øystein Sunde Pedersen, CEO of GOT.
Our ambition is clear: to be the best aluminum boat builder in Scandinavia!
We are dedicated to delivering true blue purpose-built assets that will enhance the crucial work performed by the fire and rescue services in Oslo and Rogaland. For more information contact
Andre Rustad
GOT Marine Sales Manager
