FFS Marine AS

About Us

Our history begins in 1982. Arnfinn Nilsen sails as helmsman, but takes mooring assignments in the free periods for the aluminum plant and local storage boats. Eventually, the plant owner Elkem requires a professional contract partner. Nilsen founds Farsund Mooring Company, and is given a contract for mooring incoming coke and oxide boats.

At about the same time, a permanent school route is established between Engøy and the mainland. Nilsen is given the task of shooting the four students across the strait.

1985 A new market opens – sightseeing tours for tourists from Farsund Fjordhotell. A discarded boat with a certificate to carry 23 passengers is purchased from Finnmark Fylkesrederi og Ruteselskap. The vessel is named MS Farøy.