Our history
The defining moments
1833
Svitzer is established as a pioneering salvage company.
1842
Svitzer buys its first professional diving equipment.
1860
Svitzer salvages a steamship from the bottom of a Swedish lake and rebuilds it into Svitzer’s first steam-engine salvage vessel.
1870
Svitzer enters the towage business.
1914-1970
Svitzer gains recognition with its expertise as it continues to assist vessels in distress during turbulent times of war.
1956
Svitzer is chosen by the UN to handle the clearance operation in the Suez Canal.
1979
The Maersk Group becomes majority shareholder and acquires Svitzer.
1999
Svitzer begins geographical expansion of its core activities through a number of acquisitions.
2007
Svitzer Australia begins with the acquisition of Adsteam Marine.
2008
Svitzer marks its 175th anniversary.
2012
Svitzer sets a revolutionary environmental standard with the launch of the ECOtug.
