Arne Blystad
Director/Board Member at STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP.
Net worth: 148 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Arne Blystad was the founder of Saga Pure ASA, founded in 2010, where he served as Chairman from 2010 to 2012.
He was also the founder of Aquila Holdings ASA, founded in 2016, where he held the position of Independent Chairman.
Mr. Blystad currently holds multiple positions, including Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Songa Capital AS, Chairman at Blystad Shipholding, Inc., Chairman at Songa Corp., Chairman at Offshore Heavy Transport AS, Chairman & Managing Director at Songa Investments AS, Chairman at Mr. Blystad AS, Chairman at Songa Shipping AS, Chairman at Songa Holding AS, Chairman at Songa Container AS, and Independent Director at Star Bulk Carriers Corp.
since 2018.
He is also a Director at Edda Utvikling AS, Songa Management AS, Heavy Transport AS, Bergshav Product Tankers KS, Songa Shipping & Trading AS, Blystad Shipping & Trading, Inc., Fesil Invest AS, "Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS", and Pineapple Grove AS.
Mr. Blystad has held former positions as Director at Lotus Marine AS, Director at Fesil AS, Director at NewPhone Norge AS, Director at Songa Offshore SE from 2005 to 2013, and Director at Maritime & Merchant Bank ASA.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DOF GROUP ASA
4.02% | 2024-03-10 | 7,106,304 ( 4.02% ) | 49 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
SIEM OFFSHORE AS
5.92% | 2023-09-14 | 14,140,042 ( 5.92% ) | 45 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
MPC CONTAINER SHIPS ASA
4.51% | 2022-12-30 | 20,001,927 ( 4.51% ) | 23 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
BLUENORD ASA
0.71% | 2024-04-01 | 185,735 ( 0.71% ) | 10 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
STANDARD SUPPLY AS
9.06% | 2024-02-13 | 16,998,710 ( 9.06% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
DEEP VALUE DRILLER AS
1.18% | 2024-02-01 | 1,026,447 ( 1.18% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
DOLPHIN DRILLING AS
1.71% | 2023-09-24 | 3,770,133 ( 1.71% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
HIMALAYA SHIPPING LTD.
0.68% | 2022-12-30 | 300,000 ( 0.68% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2022-12-30 | 2,505,486 ( 2.40% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
SOLSTAD OFFSHORE ASA
0.69% | 2023-09-26 | 571,414 ( 0.69% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
MASOVAL AS
0.53% | 2022-12-30 | 652,199 ( 0.53% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
ARCHER LIMITED
1.03% | 2023-06-29 | 16,750,000 ( 1.03% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
PROSAFE SE
1.36% | 2023-09-14 | 243,085 ( 1.36% ) | 1 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
NORSE ATLANTIC ASA
1.01% | 2023-09-26 | 1,300,000 ( 1.01% ) | 966 329 $ | 2024-03-30 |
HUNTER GROUP ASA
1.33% | 2022-12-30 | 1,797,082 ( 1.33% ) | 399 419 $ | 2024-03-30 |
OCEAN-GEOLOOP AS
0.59% | 2023-09-17 | 309,108 ( 0.59% ) | 191 953 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Arne Blystad active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-05 |
Songa Management AS
 Songa Management AS Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Songa Management AS provides offshore gas drilling services. It also offers management services to its parent company, Songa Offshore ASA. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Director/Board Member | - |
Songa Container AS
 Songa Container AS Other TransportationTransportation Part of MPC Container Ships ASA, Songa Container AS is a Norwegian company that operates a fleet of container feeder vessels. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. Songa Container was acquired by MPC Container Ships ASA on August 09, 2021 for $30.28 million. | Chairman | - |
Songa Corp.
 Songa Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Songa Holding AS, Songa Corp. functions as an investment holding Norwegian company. | Chairman | - |
Songa Investments AS
 Songa Investments AS Marine ShippingTransportation Songa Investments AS engages in the provision of ship owning services. It also leases machineries and other equipment to the maritime industry. The company was founded on September 6, 2001 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Pineapple Grove AS | Director/Board Member | - |
| Songa Shipping & Trading AS | Director/Board Member | - |
Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS
 Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS is a Norwegian company that specializes in leasing immovable properties. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Bergshav Product Tankers KS | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| STAR BULK CARRIERS CORP. | Transportation |
| SAGA PURE ASA | Finance |
| AQUILA HOLDINGS ASA | Transportation |
| MARITIME & MERCHANT BANK ASA | Finance |
| Private companies | 22 |
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Lotus Marine AS
 Lotus Marine AS Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Lotus Marine AS provides offshore installations such as drilling rigs, production oilrigs and offshore modules. The firm also offers transportation services to the offshore markets. The company was founded on October 11, 2005 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Finance |
| Blystad Shipholding, Inc. | |
Fesil AS
 Fesil AS Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Fesil AS engages in the production and sale of FerroSilicon and Microsilica. It processes natural resources as electric power, coal, ore, and minerals into industrial products. The firm serves steelworks, aluminum/iron foundries, and chemical company. It also distributes and sells products from other producers. The company was founded on July 8, 1985 and is headquartered in Ranheim, Norway. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Songa Corp.
Songa Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Songa Holding AS, Songa Corp. functions as an investment holding Norwegian company. | Finance |
Offshore Heavy Transport AS
 Offshore Heavy Transport AS Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Offshore Heavy Transport AS provides offshore installations of drilling rigs, production oil rigs and offshore modules. Its main activities are to manage the strategic, legal, corporate and financial matters of the group. Its projects include drilling rigs, offshore, dredgers, and cranes projects. The company was founded in by Jon Christian Syvertsen and Gunnar Hvammen in October 2005 and is located in Oslo, Norway. | Industrial Services |
Edda Utvikling AS
 Edda Utvikling AS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Edda Utvikling AS is a private investment company based in Oslo, Norway. It has subsidiaries in Norway. Edda Utvikling was acquired by Edda Utvikling /Blystad/ from Storebrand ASA on September 09, 2004. | Finance |
Songa Management AS
Songa Management AS Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Songa Management AS provides offshore gas drilling services. It also offers management services to its parent company, Songa Offshore ASA. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Industrial Services |
Songa Investments AS
Songa Investments AS Marine ShippingTransportation Songa Investments AS engages in the provision of ship owning services. It also leases machineries and other equipment to the maritime industry. The company was founded on September 6, 2001 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Transportation |
NewPhone Norge AS
 NewPhone Norge AS Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications NewPhone Norge AS provides telecommunication services. The firm provides telephone exchange, voicemail, and mobile broadband services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Kristiansand, Norway | Communications |
Songa Offshore SE
 Songa Offshore SE Contract DrillingIndustrial Services Songa Offshore SE engages in the construction, owning and operation of drilling rigs. Its activities include the business of owning and operating offshore drilling rigs and other vessels to be used in the exploration and production of hydrocarbons. The company owns a fleet of semi-submersible rigs, which operate in the mid-water segment and ultra-Deepwater segment. It also acquire and own shares, securities, and ownership interest in other companies. The company was founded in January 2005 and is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. | Industrial Services |
Arne Blystad AS
 Arne Blystad AS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Arne Blystad AS provides investment services. It provides services in shipping, offshore, oil and energy related activities, and real estate sectors. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Finance |
Songa Shipping AS
 Songa Shipping AS Marine ShippingTransportation Songa Shipping AS provides domestic sipping of goods services. The company was established in 2005 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway | Transportation |
Songa Holding AS
 Songa Holding AS Investment ManagersFinance Songa Holding AS provides investment management services. The company was founded on November 8, 2005 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Finance |
| Heavy Transport AS | |
| Bergshav Product Tankers KS | |
| Songa Shipping & Trading AS | |
| Blystad Shipping & Trading, Inc. | |
| Fesil Invest AS | |
Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS
Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Haakon VII's Gate 1 ANS is a Norwegian company that specializes in leasing immovable properties. | Finance |
| Pineapple Grove AS | |
Songa Capital AS
 Songa Capital AS Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Spencer Trading, Inc., Songa Capital AS is a Norwegian investment company. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. The company was founded in 2014. The CEO is Arne Blystad. | Finance |
Songa Container AS
Songa Container AS Other TransportationTransportation Part of MPC Container Ships ASA, Songa Container AS is a Norwegian company that operates a fleet of container feeder vessels. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. Songa Container was acquired by MPC Container Ships ASA on August 09, 2021 for $30.28 million. | Transportation |
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