Tidships is a proud emblem of Norwegian maritime heritage, rooted in a family tradition of shipping that dates back to the 19th century. Stove Shipping, a cornerstone of this legacy, has its roots in a family-owned company where shipping has been a part of the tradition since its inception. This journey of ambition and maritime vision took a significant step forward in 1919, when Lorentzen & Co. was founded as a ship-owning and brokerage company, establishing itself as a distinguished name in the industry.

The foundation of Stove Shipping in 1959 marked a new era as it emerged as an operating company dedicated to ship-owning interests. In the decades that followed, Stove Shipping collaborated with a network of leading shipowners, forming the "Belstove-companies." This powerful alliance led to Otto Tidemands establishment of Western Bulk Carriers in 1982—a groundbreaking dry cargo pool, where also Stove Shipping played a prominent role as one of the founding shipowners.

From the turn of the millennium, Stove Shipping evolved into an independent ship-owning company for the Tidemand family, backed by private interests to operate a fleet of geared bulk carriers. Later, Otto Tidemand took the helm in creating Eastern Bulk Carriers, which quickly rose to prominence as a highly successful chartering company, adding to the growing prestige of the family’s maritime ventures.

Through each chapter, Tidships and the Tidemand family has remained the unwavering foundation behind these companies, embodying a unique blend of tradition and innovation. Today, Tidships continues to chart its course forward, with investments spanning shipping, real estate, and financial assets. Under the leadership of Kristin Tidemand Eckhoff and her family, Tidships stands poised to write the next chapter of its distinguished history, driven by an enduring commitment to quality, innovation, and continuity.