By combining experienced and skilled professionals with modern and state-of-the-art production facilities, along with a streamlined organizational structure, we ensure efficient and competitive implementation – whether you require ready-made constructions or need the expertise of our skilled professionals integrated into your project.
ECG traces its origins to former Hellesøy Shipyard, a venerable company located along the Hardanger Fjord, boasting a rich legacy in shipbuilding dating back to 1945. Drawing upon this shipyard heritage and extensive experience, the company has undergone a transformative shift in recent years. Our focus has transitioned towards fabrication of steel and aluminium structures for both onshore and maritime applications.
We also bring with us specialized expertise and experience from former Rosendal Marineservice, a company specializing in the design, construction, and servicing of compact workboats with significant lifting and cargo capacities. Their service activities are now continued as part of our maintenance and modification services.
ECG’s headquarters and primary production facilities are situated in the Årsnes industrial area in Kvinnherad. These are complemented by storage facilities, production halls, and a deep-water quay at the historic shipyard site in Løfallstrand. By the end of 2023, the company employed 58 dedicated professionals. Elite Construction Group currently holds the following certifications:
History
At Stykkje, on the farm Sætre, Thorvald Hellesøy started building boats in 1945. Since then, the Hellesøy family has kept up with just that. Following the Second World War most resources were scarce, but not wood materials! The forests in Kvinnherad and Hardanger provided an excellent stock. The first years were marked by some newbuilds and a good number of repairs of the war-torn fishing fleet.
Build number 1: Eva
Vessel type: Fishing boat
Shipowner/end user: Oscar Kammetun, Askvoll
Length: 26 feet
Hull type: Wood, from Herand in Jondal
1960 marked a turning point for the yard. In the five years following 1960, Hellesøy delivered seven fishing vessels, from 56 to 90 feet. Six of the newbuilds went to Sweden and one to Ireland. Hellesøy had approx. 20 men at work during the period.
Building number 61: New Faithful
Boat type: Fishing vessel
Shipowner / end user: Emil Wellman, Reipå
Length: 54 feet
Hull type: Wood, from Herand in Jondal
Building number 88: Green Eagle
Boat type: Trawler
Shipowner / end user: Patrick O’Driscoll, Ireland
Length: 74 feet
Hull type: Wood, built at Løfallstrand
Building number 89: Odd Gjendem
Boat type: Line fishing vessel
Shipowner / end user: Einar & Jostein Gjendem, Vigra
Length: 95 feet
Hull type: Steel, built at Løfallstrand
After the wooden boat market languished, Hellesøy started building steel hulls. Building no. 89, Odd Gjendem, became the first of a total of six line fishing vessels in steel, from 80 to 110 feet. These were built in the construction hall at Løfallstrand. Eventually, as the market constantly requested larger vessels, this hall was too small. Thus, building no. 94, Arne Tiselius, became the last steel hull constructed at the yard at Løfallstrand. The vessel was delivered as a research vessel to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
Building number 104: Lysholmen
Boat type: Cargo vessel
Shipowner / end user: Lys-Line, Oslo
Length: 78.5 meters
Hull type: Steel, built by Hellesøy at Årsnes.
Building number 105: Polar King
Boat type: Seismic vessel
Shipowner / end user: Rieber Shipping, Bergen
Length: 69 meters
Hull type: Steel, built by Salthammar at Vestnes
Building number 106: Hardangerfjord
Boat type: Freight liner
Shipowner / end user: HSD, Bergen
Length: 52 meters
Hull type: Steel, built by Hellesøy at Årsnes
Building number 107: Jagima
Boat type: Standby Safety Vessel
Shipowner / end user: Jahre, Sandefjord
Length: 40 meters
Hull type: Steel, built by Salthammar at Vestnes
Building number 121: Ann Mari
Boat type: Container ship
Shipowner / end user: A.B. Lillgaard, Ålesund
Length: 114.3 meters
Hull type: Steel, built by Nordfjord Skipsindustri
Building number 122: Seisquest
Boat type: Seismic vessel
Shipowner / end user: E. Forland, Bergen
Length: 83.2 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Waterhuizen Holland
Building number 127: Veronica
Boat type: Freezer trawler
Shipowner / end user: Kevin McHugh, Ireland
Length: 91.3 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Sterkoder in Kristiansund
Building number 134: Olympic Poseidon
Boat type: AH-Tug Supply Vessel
Shipowner / end user: Olympic Shipping, Forsnavåg
Length: 79.8 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Nordfjord Skipsindustri
Building number 135: Northern Admiral
Boat type: Multifunc. Tug Supply
Shipowner / end user: Trico Supply, Fosnavåg
Length: 83.3 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Nordfjord Skipsindustri
Building number 151: Ligrunn
Boat type: Purse seiner/trawler
Shipowner / end user: Liegruppen fiskeri, Straume
Length: 64 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Lithuania
Building number 152: Siem Symphony
Boat type: PSV DF (LNG)
Shipowner / end user: Siem Offshore, Kristiansand
Length: 89.2 m meters
Hull type: Steel, from Poland
Building number 153: Taresund
Boat type: Kelp trawler
Shipowner / end user: FMC BioPolymer, Vormedal
Length: 17.1 m meters
Hull type: Steel, from Turkey
Hellesøy’s delivery no. 155 is a new and important milestone. With this vessel, Hellesøy presents its own design, even with an all-electric propulsion machinery. Hellesøy once again demonstrates adaptability and willingness to tailor products in line with the customer’s needs.
Building number 155: Hovedøya II
Boat type: Electric workboat
Shipowner / end user: Agency for urban development, the City of Oslo
Length: 20 meters
Hull type: Steel, from Haugesund
