Vestland Marine was founded in 1997 (as Vestland Rederi AS) by Mr. Jarle Rasmussen in Haugesund. In 2002 Vestland Marine Sp.z o.o. was incorporated in Gdynia Poland in a direct continuation of Vestland Rederi AS activities. Vestland Marine took over the management from Vestland Rederi, that still exists under its name with same Owner. Vestland Marine has its roots in Company called Vestland Rederi, which was established in Norway in 1997. Currently based in Gdynia, private owned fully integrated Ship Management Company, handle all related functions, such as ship management, operations, crewing and partly chartering in-house. During the first 10 years, the Company operated Dry Cargo Vessels as well as Chemical and Product Tankers, having a fleet of up to 14 vessels, during its heyday. Gradually during the years the size of the vessel in Vestland Marine’s fleet has increased from the first one at 1900 DWT up to 22700 DWT.