VIKING Facts and figures

protecting people and business

At the forefront of maritime safety with a solid reputation for quality and innovation for over 55 years

Our calling

VIKING’s products protect passengers and crew on many of the world’s largest cruise ships as well as workers on the most advanced offshore platforms and cargo vessels.

At the same time, we safeguard the ability of shipowners and offshore asset owners or operators to manage their businesses by ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on board at all times.


Closer to the customer

The world is our home market – we think and act from a global perspective. Our worldwide presence ensures closeness to our customers.

VIKING’s vision is for customers to consider VIKING their preferred partner for maritime and offshore safety solutions. Innovations such as the unique safety agreements are key to delivering on this vision.


Global presence

No-compromise service is a cornerstone of VIKING’s offering, delivered by a network of local experts and 280 certified servicing stations spread around the globe. Our many branch offices work together as a team via an extensive in-house network that makes the most of the latest information technology.


A constantly evolving partner

Despite many years in the industry, we’re still growing – and offering more new products and services than ever before. One thing we never compromise on, however, is quality. All of our products meet the strictest standards for design, testing and documentation.


The global leader in safety solutions

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is a global market leader in maritime, offshore and fire safety, providing and servicing safety and fire-fighting equipment for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, fishing vessels, the navy, helicopter services, fire departments and leisure yachts.

VIKING is a privately held corporation founded in 1960 with group headquarters in Esbjerg, Denmark. Products are manufactured in Denmark, Norway, Bulgaria, Thailand, China and Greece.