Karmsund Havn

About Karmsund Havn

Karmsund Port Authority is in the process of developing significant port infrastructure with focus on offshore wind at the seafront with ample hinterland area immediate adjacent. The port is located in one of the largest industrial clusters in Norway. A cluster with over 60 years of experience in servicing offshore industry. The region's competence base is founded on university and higher education institutions in the vicinity, The industry is actively developing human capital through the offering of apprenticeship programs. The port has easy air, road and sea communication, and all facilities necessary for permanent and temporary staff. With a total area of 600,000 m2 developed today and a target of 1.5 million m2 developed by 2032, Karmsund Port Authority is a unique port in the northern part of Europe, with a firm plan founded on experience and capability to execute large offshore wind projects in the near future.

We are currently developing Haugesund Wind Port Haavik, a 660 daa. site which will be developed exclusively for Offshore Wind. Where we through input from developers, OEM’s as well as T&I companies, and by applying AI technology including digital twins, intend to launch one of the world’s most efficient Offshore Wind ports. Efficiency measured in cost, area utilization, quality in operation and with the highest focus on the safety and the environment we impact.

Haugesund Wind Port Haavik is built to serve both bottom fixed and floating wind farm developments. It's location at the South-West coast of Norway in sheltered waters, yet with close proximity to the North Sea, enable the port to serve offshore wind development across the North Sea and the Baltic.