About us
North Sea Offshore Technology (NSO) was founded in 2008 with a bold mission: to bridge transatlantic offshore expertise with the rapidly expanding Chinese market. What began as a visionary initiative quickly evolved into a global enterprise, driven by innovation, strategic partnerships, and a team of dedicated professionals. NSO has since distinguished itself in several key service areas:
• Aluminum Structures: NSO designs, engineers, and manufactures helidecks, bridges, and access systems in compliance with international standards. With a significant track record, more than 150 helidecks have now been successfully delivered across multiple countries, securing a substantial share of China’s helideck market.
• Turnkey Accommodation Solutions: Turnkey Accommodation Solutions: NSO provides comprehensive AEPC (Architecture, Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services for offshore and marine accommodation systems. Our turnkey offerings include Accommodation Turnkey, Living Quarters (LQ) Turnkey, Unit Cabins, and Modular Cabin Systems, all designed to meet the highest standards of safety, comfort, and operational efficiency.
• Modular Living Quarters by NSO & Markhus With over 40 years of offshore engineering excellence, Markhus AS and NSO engineer and deliver modular accommodation systems built for speed, safety, and flexibility. From super-lightweight aluminum cabins to rapid hook-up modules and customizable layouts, our solutions are engineered for weight-sensitive offshore platforms and marine vessels, ensuring fast deployment and enduring performance in the world’s most demanding environments.
From concept development to final installation, NSO ensures every accommodation is engineered for optimal space utilization, structural integrity, and long-term durability in harsh offshore environments. Whether for new builds or retrofits, our solutions are tailored to client specifications and delivered with precision, speed, and full regulatory compliance.
• Tailor Made: At NSO, we deliver bespoke marine and offshore solutions tailored to your exact operational requirements. Our custom-built equipment includes marine-grade furniture designed and manufactured in-house to combine durability, functionality, and comfort for enhanced offshore living. We also specialize in engineering and fabricating equipment skids for specialized offshore machinery, ensuring seamless integration into your operations. Whether you're outfitting a new vessel or upgrading existing infrastructure, every component we produce is built with performance, safety, and long-term reliability at its core.
NSO’s legacy is built on trust, credibility, and an unwavering commitment to safety—evidenced by a spotless safety record since 2008 and consistently high customer satisfaction.
Our focus is to provide a Dynamic Approach to every project, and to continue to deliver Premium Solutions.
Vision
Our vision is to be the global center of excellence in terms of our commitment to service and product innovation, and to be a network hub for our clients and customers in the various industries that we support.
Mission Statement
NSO is resolute in our commitment to provide the best and most dynamic solutions in every aspect of our service and products by tapping into and harnessing the innovative and driving forces from our brilliant staff, and listening attentively to our creative customer and client base.
Global Footprint
What gives the Edge?
• NSO is in the center of the global offshore and marine construction industry, lending us a competitive Edge in balancing low cost production with high quality design and engineering.
• We have been inspired by and operate our business in accordance with international norms and standards. Our international team and way of business gives us the Edge over the local competition.
• Competence and capability. Our engineers have a broad range of skillsets with decades worth of experience in the offshore and marine industry in various countries. Our know-how reflects onto our broad business-scope in aluminium structures, accommodation solutions, and trading; our team is North Sea’s Edge.
