Hurtigruten to reorganise - expected savings of more than NOK 60 million

1/28/2013 2:59 AM EST

Hurtigruten is reorganising and streamlining its 
corporate and Sales Nordic operations. Annual savings 
of more than NOK 60 million is expected, with full 
effect from 2014.

The change is carried out in order to secure a 
sustainable profitable company and to ensure the 
right use of available resources at a time when the 
international markets are challenging.

Several changes in the overall structure and working 
methods will take place:
· General staff reductions within administrative 
functions
· Centralising activities to a new corporate centre 
in Tromsø and phasing out of the current operations 
in Narvik, transfer of duties and personnel to the 
corporate centre
· Organisation designed to give much more focus to 
the company's commercial operations
· Increased focus and commitment to hotel and 
restaurant operations by competence development and 
improved services
· Establishment of a dedicated manning company for 
crew

Proposed change of the Company's head office address 
is submitted for decision by the Annual General 
Meeting on 17 April 2013. 

Hurtigruten's new organisation is planned for 
implementation on 31 March 2013, and results in a 
general downsizing of 25-30 per cent. The company 
will ensure continuity with respect to safe 
operations and emergency preparedness, and business-
critical functions when implementing the new 
structure.

The company will continue the efficiency efforts 
initiated outside the Nordic countries, including the 
Svalbard operations. Hurtigruten is also in the 
process of selling non-strategic assets. Financial 
effects of these processes will come in addition.



For further information:
Daniel Skjeldam, CEO
Mobil: +47 907 42 073
E-post: Daniel.skjeldam@hurtigrute