Grieg Shipbrokers

Grieg Shipbrokers was established in 1884 as the first company in the Grieg Group. We provide a full range of services, covering every aspect of vessel financing, contracting, sale and purchase, chartering and operations, backed by rigorous research and analysis.

MORTEN MÜLLER CEO GRIEG SHIPBROKERS Grieg Shipbrokers achieved a solid financial performance in 2021 thanks to our dedicated colleagues and strong shipping markets. With revenue growth of more than 60% last year turned out to be our most profitable year in the company’s 138 year-long history. The company is well-positioned for sustainable growth within our core segments.

We continue our endeavors to build a strong organization and remain committed to attracting talented individuals who will complement our existing teams.

I am confident that Grieg Shipbrokers is in a good position, both financially and organizationally, to continue to provide value-added shipbroking and financing services for the coming years.

People at Grieg Marit Eiken Fosse

Despite it being an extremely male-dominated business, Marit knew early on that she wanted to be a shipbroker. Last summer, she landed her dream job and is the only woman in her department.

HOPING TO INSPIRE WOMEN TO CHOOSE THE MARITIME INDUSTRY “Coming from Ulsteinvik, a town more or less built on the shipyard industry, the maritime industry has always been an obvious career option. But the engineering jobs, like ship design, were never really something I considered: I love working with people, and I love negotiating,” says Marit Fosse.

Already at the start of her shipping management studies, she had decided that being a shipbroker was what she wanted.

When mentioning her ambitions to a school friend who happened to work at Grieg Logistics, she informed her about an open position at Grieg Shipbrokers. In June last year, Marit started her new job.

“This early in my career, it’s all about building trust and a network, and I definitely feel like I’m well on my way. I love the fact that we operate in an ever-changing market, and that every day is different.”

INSPIRING DIVERSITY Marit hopes that she can inspire more women to choose a job in the maritime industry, especially as shipbrokers.

Out of about 40 employees in Grieg Shipbrokers, only three are women. But she emphasises that it’s not because the company doesn’t focus on diversity.

“I definitely get the impression that Grieg has equality and diversity on the agenda and wants to recruit more women. And the work environment here is great – we’re a very close-knit group, and I really feel welcome and that I fit in,” she says.

TRAINEE BLUE SEA Outside of work, Marit is a part of the network Trainee Blue Sea, arranged by the foundation Maritime Bergen, of which several of Grieg Group’s subsidiaries are members. The network aims to lower the threshold for maritime companies to hire new graduates by assisting with recruitment and offering a 12-month tailor-made trainee program.

The network also has regular events for the trainees, covering different topics within the industry, such as sustainability and the green transition in the maritime sector.

“The Trainee Blue Sea network gives new graduates and newly-hired a platform for exchanging knowledge and experience and learning about career possibilities and the different maritime companies in the area. And not least, you meet other young people in the industry and get new friends and business contacts. It’s so valuable!”

Off-topic

My role model: My mom. She’s hardworking and doesn’t give up until she’s achieved the optimal result. She’s imprinted in me to never do anything half-heartedly.

The most important advice I’ve received: Go hard or go home. I used to be a gymnast, and that’s a common expression in the community.

Gadget or app I can’t live without: Snapchat. That’s where I keep in touch and stay updated on my family and friends that live far away.

If I was prime minister for a day: I would implement measures for making Norwegian shipyards more globally competitive.

If I could live another person’s life, it would be: Queen Sonja. Because King Harald’s mother died quite young, Queen Sonja shaped her own role as Crown Princess. I think that’s pretty cool. She also gets to see and experience Norway and our culture, politics, and people in a unique way.

About Marit Eiken Fosse

• 26 years old

• Bachelor’s degree in shipping management from NTNU Ålesund

• Grieg Shipbrokers, located in Bergen