Our company, OSM Thome, is the result of a merger that was activated in 2023 between the OSM Maritime Group and the Thome Group. The OSM Maritime Group was founded by Bjørn Tore Larsen in Arendal, Norway in 1989. Thome Group was founded in 1963 in Singapore and in 1977, Olav Eek Thorstensen joined as a partner and took over 100% of the company in 1999.
The headquarters of OSM Thome is based in Arendal, Norway.
OSM Thome currently employs approximately 31,000 people at sea and onshore, maintains 30+ offices in various locations across continents, and manages around 1000 vessels.
The company’s core services are (Full) Ship and Crew management. In addition, we offer several other Ancillary Services, including OSERV Catering, New Building Supervision, Dry Docking, Ship Repair and Maintenance, Port Agency Services, Maritime Insurance, Medical Services, and others.
As the leading provider of technical and digital asset management services to the offshore and maritime industry, we work closely with our customers and partners to ensure their success 24/7.
We deliver outstanding services, first and foremost down to our people. A strong team spirit has always driven both onshore and offshore, OSM Thome, and a united drive to deliver superior performance. We care about employees, and it is shown in their performance.
OSM Thome is a forerunner in promoting a greener shipping industry by actively engaging and managing sustainable initiatives towards the environment and the community. Aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, OSM Thome ensures that policies, strategy, and sustainability initiatives are strictly followed to pursue consistent growth and opportunities in the shipping industry while adhering to its environmental ideals.