Napier is the harvest vessel specialist leading the evolution of the transport of fish for slaughter. In 1995 Bernt Arne Eidesvik and Arnt Eidesvik founded Napier, and developed the movable bulkhead for well boats, which is now an industry standard. After several years of operating the first vessel, Napier built the largest well-boat in the world in 2001, with the new Tauranga. And in 2008, after an extensive research and development phase with Mowi, Napier rebuilt Tauranga into a harvest vessel. 

In 2019 and 2020 we received three new vessels, Taupo, Taupiri, and Taumar. In 2025 the world's largest and most advanced vessel Tauroa market another milestone for our company when she was delivered. Her sister Tautiki is under construction, and the fleet has a combined loading capacity of closer to 3000 tons of salmon or trout per day from Norwegian fish farms.

With a strong focus on fish welfare, the environment, biological safety and R&D, we strive to progress the concept of pen-side harvest further every day.

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Kjetil Tufteland

This department focuses on overseeing engineering practices and driving innovation across mechanical projects.

Engineering Leadership

This department oversees the strategic direction and management of commercial operations.

Commercial Leadership

This department oversees the strategic direction and overall management of the organization.

Executive Leadership

This department focuses on guiding and directing the organization's strategic vision and operations.

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