OSK Design

Founded in 1966, OSK Design is a defense company based in Copenhagen, Denmark working in naval systems.

OSK Design is an independent maritime consultancy providing ship design, naval architecture, engineering and advisory services. Founded in 1966 by naval architect Ole Steen Knudsen, the company has delivered bespoke ship designs to owners worldwide. Its work covers cruise ships, passenger and cruise ferries, offshore wind installation and support vessels, research and inspection vessels, and special tonnage. Through OSK Defence, the company offers specialised naval concepts, patrol and arctic vessel designs, and advisory support for navy assets and strategic fleet development, including design, tendering, weapons integration, building supervision and life-time support. The company is organised under one brand following the integration of its former sister companies, OSK-ShipTech, OSK-Offshore, Steen Friis Design and Vertigo VR. Its offices are in Copenhagen, Aarhus and Lisbon. The company states it holds ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications.