Integrated Maritime Solutions by I.M. Skaugen

I.M. Skaugen (IMS) is a leading supplier of Integrated Solutions for Marine Transportation world wide. Its extensive and solid experiences in marine-transportation related business operations enabled it to build successful businesses and partnerships around the globe particularly in China.

Skaugen (China) Holding Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IM Skagen SE, a leading marine transportation company from Norway.

We provide integrated maritime solutions to our clients. Our experience and expertise is built on 90 years of international shipping business operations and more than a decade physical presence in China engaged in chemical & gas transportation, ship & fleet management and ship building businesses.

The gas-related activities operating in China are managed through Norgas Carriers, AS (Norgas), an integrated marine transportation company wholly owned by I.M. Skaugen.

Our expertise, gained from years of experience in related marine transportation projects range from domestic gas and chemical transportation, seafarer training & recruitment, ship supply procurement to ship management.

IM Skaugen has been engaged in shipbuilding projects in China since the late 1990s and completed various newbuilding projects for IMS including 1 river LPG carrier, 4 river LPG barges and 2 tugs for TNGC in 1998 and 2000. Six (6) state-of-art gas carriers, 2 of which are in the 10,200 cbm class and 4 in 8,500 cbm class.

In 2006, Skaugen Marine Construction (SMC) was established to manage the Newbuilding Programs for IMS in China. SMC is responsible for all activities pertaining to new a building programme, including management of its joint ventures, construction management that encompasses design, engineering, supervision, procurement, cost and quality control.

Skaugen (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. - STC


Skaugen (Shanghai) Trading Co., Ltd. (STC) is a new division within the IMS Group of companies. It was founded in June 2007 with a registered capital of US$ 7.8 million. Capitalizing on the I.M. Skaugen Group's in-house competence and experience, STC now offers its services not only to companies with newbuilding projects in China within the group but also to 3rd party customers.

STC is a solution provider for your shipbuilding projects. Our Team of professional staff is committed to providing you the best quality products and services available. From start to finish - STC tailors its services to your needs.

What STC can do for you:

  • Import and export agent

  • Broker for: New vessels or Second-hand vessels

  • Trading: vessels, equipment and others

  • Scrap vessels in China

  • Dry dock in China

  • Consulting service: provides customers with integrated solutions for newbuildings - including shipyard search, shipbuilding supervision, purchase, import/export handling, logistics and other related services


The STC team is comprised of experienced, professional staff specializing in vessel construction, cost control, material purchase and technical support that has backed the operations of I.M. Skaugen's 10 Joint ventures in China for more than a decade. STC is responsible for orders of 2 LPG/utility vessels from I.M. Skaugen and exportation of main parts of other vessels.

I.M. Skaugen is committed to providing the best service, and best value to its customers and stakeholders worldwide.

IMS continuously seeks and strives to partner with businesses that are cost and service leaders and establish diverse business models that expands and grows with opportunities.

Skaugen (China) Holding Co., Ltd. offers diverse career opportunities in all it’s subsidiaries. A variety of positions are available for sea faring or shored based assignments.

Be part of our dynamic, enthusiastic team and experience a stimulating career in a progressive work environment.