Founder Profile
I.M. Skaugen
Last reviewed: November 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is I.M. Skaugen?
I.M. Skaugen is a founder of Royal Caribbean, which was founded in 1968 with Anders Wilhelmsen & Co. and Gotaas-Larsen.
- Company founded
- Royal Caribbean
- Founded
- 1968
- Co-founders
- Anders Wilhelmsen & Co. and Gotaas-Larsen
Founding Story
I.M. Skaugen was one of the three founding partners of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line in 1968, contributing substantial naval architecture experience and co-financing the construction of the fleet's initial purpose-built vessels, including Song of Norway and Nordic Prince, before divesting its equity during the 1988 corporate restructuring.
Sources
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- Royal Caribbean Official Corporate Portal (Royal Caribbean)
- Royal Caribbean Investor Relations & SEC Filings (Royal Caribbean)