There is a growing global recognition that the ocean will be a significant contributor to future prosperity and growth. In fact, the OECD estimates that ocean-based industries could double their contribution to the global economy by 2030. Yet our oceans are under much pressure: from climate change, overfishing and pollution. It follows that making the most of the blue potential requires that we manage to harvest its resources sustainably.

New technologies and closer collaboration across sectors is essential, to bringing about a future that is both green and blue. With our recently-launched Ocean Strategy, we aim to provide the best possible framework and conditions for our ocean industries to exploit this potential.

Currently, ocean-based industries represent about 70 per cent of our export income. It goes without saying that the oceans are very important to our country; with fisheries, the petroleum and the maritime industries being the bulwark of our ocean economy. Over the past few decades, we have seen increasing overlaps between these traditional ocean sectors - with a new wave of technological innovation and knowledge transfers. This development has contributed to the emergence of new ocean-based sectors - such as seabed mining, offshore wind and offshore ocean farming.

For instance, the offshore energy sector provides much of the technology needed for the development of tomorrow’s offshore fish farming. Ocean Farm 1 – the world’s first offshore fish farm – may represent the first step towards a new era in aquaculture. Based on Norwegian aquaculture and offshore technology, Ocean Farm 1 aspires to address central issues related to sustainable growth in the aquaculture industry.

Experience and knowledge from the maritime industry help foster growth through more automation and digitalisation. As seen in Trondheim, where the Kongsberg Group has begun sea trials in the world’s first designated testing site for autonomous ships. The YARA Birkeland will be the world’s first fully electric and autonomous container ship, with zero emissions. Ampere is the world’s first electric-powered car ferry and generates zero emissions and minimum sound. I am certain that more will follow. The examples are abundant, and the prospects are high.

Since 1957 the issuers of this publication – Norway Exports – have done a remarkable job of showing a global audience that some of the best technologies in the world, are made in Norway. The focus in this edition of Norway Exports is innovation and new technologies. It certainly is a most welcome topic, and I hope you will fi nd topics that will inspire you to reach out to a Norwegian technology provider to learn more.

Thank you for your interest and enjoy the read!

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is responsible for designing industrial and seafood policy with an eye to the future.

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is responsible for policy in the following areas:

• Competition policy
• Seafood (fishing and aquaculture) policy
• European Economic Area and the internal market
• Norway`s free trade agreements
• Innovation policy
• Safe and healthy seafood
• Simplification for business
• Space related activities
• State ownership
• The maritime industry
• The Norwegian fishing quotas
• Travel industry

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries is responsible for designing industrial and seafood policy with an eye to the future. This includes involvement in any policy area that affects value creation.

The collective value creation nationwide is what determines prosperity and well-being in Norway. The objective of the Government’s industrial and seafood policy, therefore, is to maximize value creation in the Norwegian economy.

Monica Mæland, minister of trade and industry, gets a tour on the Siem Daya at the Vard Brattvåg shipyard.

The Ministry designs and creates a framework for and administers policy regarding Norwegian business activities – as well as other industrial and seafood policy instruments and policy for the shipping industry. The Ministry promotes trade, research, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. In addition, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries aids in coordinating the efforts of the various ministries in order to ensure a sound, unified, futureoriented industrial and seafood policy.

The Ministry serves as secretariat for the Minister of Trade and Industry and the Minister of Fisheries, a task which involves providing expert advice to the cabinet minister and Government in the sphere of industrial and seafood policy, as well as aiding in the drawing up of documents to the Storting.

Nor-Shipping is the world’s leading maritime event week.

For one week every two years the global industry descends upon Nor- Shipping’s exhibition halls in Lillestrøm and across a series of social and business venues throughout nearby Oslo. Every segment within the maritime value chain is represented and championed – with established players mixing with next generation technology innovators to do business, network, and chart the way forward for this most dynamic of industries.

Nor-Shipping focuses on realising the potential inherent in a gathering of this magnitude. By providing an optimal business environment, both physically and digitally, the event week helps cultivate new ideas, insights and partnerships, ensuring that all participants gain real value from a unique experience.

It’s here to serve, support and enable success in the maritime and ocean industries. This is the very essence of Nor-Shipping.

Maritime is changing. Driven by digitalisation, new technology and a need to create a truly sustainable sector, businesses are assessing the ocean with a new vision.

Activities such as deep-sea mining, offshore aquaculture, offshore wind, biofuel creation, data capture (below, at and above sea level), drone utilisation, and harvesting new food sources are growing fast, while shipping itself is evolving with electric ships, hydrogen fuels, green technology and the gradual move towards autonomous vessels.

Ideas are everywhere, but to realise their potential businesses have to tap into established ocean expertise – learning from the players who have already ‘been there, done that’ and built enduringly successful companies.

The firms that open their doors to new partners and knowledge transfer will be the ones that prosper. And Nor-Shipping’s objective is to serve and support the industry to this end, bringing people together for mutual, long-lasting benefits.

Nor-Shipping 2019 will deliver added value for exhibitors and delegates alike.

The halls and programme will be tailored to provide something for everyone, ensuring that traditionally strong Norwegian segments, such as maritime research and development, finance, law, and shipbuilding, are represented, while international manufacturers and service providers have the ideal arena to showcase expertise and win new customers.

Alongside creating business connections, Nor-Shipping also works to build bridges between the generations. For maritime to pave the way forwards to a sustainable future it has to increase its visibility as a valid, and exciting, career path.

2019 will see a new set of initiatives aimed at attracting the best young talent to the industry, while strengthening bonds between the academic and business worlds. To reap the biggest rewards, maritime has to be inclusive, opening up to new generations whilst spanning cultural and gender divides, thus gaining the greatest variety of insights and perspectives. Nor-Shipping has a crucial role to play in this process.

Although Nor-Shipping is once every two years, the event week has, and will increase, its on-going influence at all times. The brand is strong and has genuine international impact – allowing access to the Norwegian (and Nordic) marketplace and expertise, while providing a powerful business platform for industry actors worldwide.

The team plans to extend its reach even further outside the scheduled week and deliver added value throughout the year. This will see the launch of fresh activity, mirroring the opportunities opening up in our oceans, and, for the first time ever, Nor-Shipping initiatives will also take place outside of Norway.

The journey into the future of maritime has already begun. Nor-Shipping 2019 will help the entire industry chart the most profi table, future-oriented and sustainable pathway forwards.

• The world’s leading maritime event week.
• Representing the best Norwegian, Nordic and global maritime players.
• Six exhibition halls, including one dedicated to the Nor-Shipping concept of Disruptive Sustainability, spanning 21,000 m2.
• Around 1000 exhibiting companies, with 19 separate national pavilions.
• The meeting place for maritime innovators, established businesses, external industry actors and the next generation of decision makers.
• A unique programme of conferences, social activities and business gatherings designed to deliver lasting value.
• 35,000 delegates attending the exhibition and associated activity.

Save the date: Nor-Shipping 2019 takes place from 04-07 June.

Most of Norway’s strength in the field of advanced marine operations is concentrated within an hour’s drive from the picturesque town of Ålesund on the country’s west coast. The region is home to an impressive constellation of over 220 leading maritime companies and training, research and finance institutions that form one of very few complete maritime clusters in the world.

Due to its leading position and its strong global presence, the cluster was awarded the prestigious status as Global Centre of Expertise (GCE) by the Norwegian government. GCE is the top level in the Norwegian cluster program and a national status awarded by the government to the most global and rapidly growing industry clusters.

The cluster operates globally and its companies and products are known world-wide. While most of the companies of the cluster are home-bread, an increasing number of major international players, such as Rolls-Royce Marine, Inmarsat, VARD Fincantieri or Bourbon, are seeking their place in the cluster.

The cluster’s winning mix is a high pace of innovation, prototype orientation, competition, informal communication, cooperation, and unique know-how within the field of advanced marine operations for the global ocean industry.

Photo: Rolls-Royce Marine

A consortium led by GCE Blue Maritime, The Norwegian Coastal Administration and the Norwegian Maritime Authority have signed an agreement paving the way for Storfjorden and its associated side fjords to become a test site for the remotely controlled, autonomous ships of the future. Storfjorden is ideally situated in close proximity to no less than 14 shipyards and 20 shipping companies, several of which already use this area to conduct pre-commissioning trials for their newly built vessels.

Per Erik Dalen, CEO of GCE Blue Maritime states that: “The area is important for national and international enterprises that are at the forefront of maritime and marine technology development and need somewhere to perform full-scale pilot testing.”

The amount and variety of sea-going traffic makes it an excellent place to test how new technologies perform under real-life conditions. In addition, a number of sensors have recently been installed to measure winds and sea currents in the test area.

The Norwegian state is in a unique financial position to help you secure your next export contract. Let Export Credit Norway and GIEK assist your customers with financing – and allow your customers to purchase your goods or services on long-term credit, without the risk of non-payment.

We offer competitive financing solutions to buyers of Norwegian exports. Loan and guarantee from the Norwegian Government represents a high level of security for both the buyer and exporter.

The Maritime Department of the Federation of Norwegian Industries interacts with the authorities, financial institutions, other maritime associations, schools and universities as well as companies and R&D institutions at home and abroad.

Through SEA Europe, the common European lobby-organization in Brussels, the Department cooperates with other European organizations and associations in matters of interest for its member companies.

Norwegians have through generations worked and harvested the oceans fostering a world leading cluster of maritime companies that deliver highclass shipping services globally, new and innovative ships, leading technological, legal and financial services and world class maritime equipment.

Norwegian maritime equipment suppliers operate on global markets where 90 percent of their products and services are being sold. The industry is projected to increase its part of Norway’s industrial output as Norwegian companies develop environmental friendly solutions and equipment to national and international buyers. Replacement and aftermarket services are equally important market segments as shipowners turn “green” and seek technological upgrades and more environmental friendly technology for their ships.

NKT Victoria. Ship of the Year 2017. State of the art cable-laying vessel delivered from Kleven Yards.

Norway’s history of innovative ship design is coupled with a drive to deliver high quality products and a constant need for improved efficiency to remain competitive. Innovation, research and other creative activities are the main basis for the industry’s long-term competitiveness.

The Norwegian Maritime Industry is a major player in the rapid technological integration of the Ocean Industries. Maritime technologies and solutions are key to offshore exploration, to ocean wind projects and installations, and to secure a successful implementation and operations of new aquaculture technology in more exposed areas. Products from Norwegian equipment manufacturers are often described as being made for extreme conditions, whether that is the weather in the Arctic or ruggedly made to withstand the challenges of deep-sea subsea work.

The Norwegian maritime industry is rapidly introducing new environmental friendly solutions to national and international ocean industries. Core values are functionality, reliability and customer service of the highest standard. Norwegian shipyards and ship designers are strong within several sectors for specialized vessels, i.e. offshore vessels, support vessels for wind-farms as well as coastal liners, ferries, fishing vessels and a range of service boats for the aquaculture industry.

Environmental responsibility is given crucial priority in order to prevent pollution and to design equipment and vessels that are fueleffi cient. LNG, hybrid and electric solutions are key technologies Norwegian maritime equipment suppliers offer to the market.

• Market reports for your specific industry or service
• Consultancy related to import/ export/ customs issues
• Matchmaking services for foreign business delegations to Norway
• The only Arbitration Institute in Norway

INN is the one stop shop for relocation services which will give you the winning edge in attracting and retaining highly qualifi ed employees.

INN offers the following services:

• Pre-visit
• Airport welcome
• Immigration/settling in
• Home finding
• School assistance
• Social events/networking
• Dual Career/Partner support
• Welcome to Norway seminar
• INN publications
• Expatriation from Norway
• Repatriation to Norway

In addition to the central organization in Oslo, which has cross sectoral responsibility for members’ interests, members also belong to one of 20 nationwide sectoral federations and one of 15 regional associations. The sectoral federations represent branch-related interests while the regional associations offer a local point of contact between companies and authorities.

NHO policies and priorities are decided by an executive council made up of 46 elected representatives from member companies. A ten member NHO Board chaired by the President makes decisions on policy issues with delegated authority from the executive council. A Director General is responsible for day-to-day operations in the administration.

NHO´s mission is to work in the best interests of their member companies in a way that also benefits society. Profitable companies create jobs and economic growth and contribute to the financing of the public sector and the welfare.

Norway is heavily dependent on open trade and an open investment climate. Foreign direct investments play an important role in maintaining Norway’s competitive edge and create the needed dynamism in the private sector.

NHO´s main tasks are:

• Pursuing business friendly policies and framework conditions that promotes sustainable growth and the development of a competitive business sector
• Collective bargaining with the trade unions
• Providing services and advising member companies on a wide range of issues

FOTO: NHO

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Ahlsell is the leading specialist technical trading company in the Nordic countries within the fields of installation products, tools and machinery.

Ahlsell offers professional users a wide range of goods and peripheral services within the product segments of HVAC, Electrical and Tools & Machinery. Being one of the leading players within several product areas, Ahlsell offers a full range of products delivered to the right location, at the right time and at competitive prices. The wide product range offers Ahlsell’s customers the opportunity of only using one single point of contact and supplier in their business.

Having supplied the maritime and petroleum industry with materials since the start, Ahlsell’s long experience makes them an expert in their field. The company offers experienced and solution oriented sales assistance. Their wide competence and experience within the field is deployed in their recommendation of products for the maritime and offshore industry. In order to solve challenges and find new opportunities, Ahlsell constantly works to keep up to date with the latest developments in the market.

Ahlsell makes a safe and reliant partner, and customers get:

• Access to the most extensive product range in the market
• A complete web shop, optimized for mobile
• World class secure delivery
• A collaborator focused on the future

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The shipyard Brødrene Aa has pioneered the development of fast ferries made of lightweight carbon fi bre composites. In 2001 the shipyard in Hyen built the world’s first carbon fi bre passenger boat. Since then, carbon fi bre vessels have gradually gained acceptance in the market, to the extent that Brødrene Aa has now supplied 56 of these boats to Norwegian and overseas customers. “When we launched the concept of lightweight, fuel-efficiency vessels made of carbon fi bre, there was a certain amount of scepticism in the market. Shipowners weren’t convinced by our promises of lower fuel consumption, and questioned the strength of the material. Today, more than ten years later, there is no longer any doubt about the properties of the material. We have supplied carbon fibre vessels to all of the big shipowning groups in Norway, and the first vessels have been operating smoothly for 15 years,” says Tor Øyvin Aa, Managing Director at Brødrene Aa.

The advantage of using carbon fiber is that you reduce the structural weight of the vessel by forty percent in comparison with conventional aluminum structures. This enables a positive lightweight cycle, where reduced structural weight leads to reduced power requirements which allow lighter engines and smaller fuel tanks to be installed. In total this gives very fuel efficiency vessels.

“In the Norwegian fast ferry market, fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions are key considerations. Ferry operators need efficiency and environmentally friendly vessels in order to win public tenders to operate routes. That is one of the main reasons why our carbon fi bre vessels have been so popular in the Norwegian market,” says Aa.

In recent years, there has also been growing international interest for carbon fibre vessels. Previously the shipyard delivered passenger catamarans to Sweden and Croatia, and recently two vessels have been delivered to China.

“We are experiencing increasing interest from overseas customers. Norway has traditionally been a pioneer in fast ferries, and the fact that our carbon fibre vessels have been accepted here gets noticed in international circles. We notice a general increase in new builds in the ferry industry and we are confident that there is a long-term future in the market,” says the company’s managing director.

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Consilium has taken this to heart in all levels of its business model; its promise to you is that the company will act as one global team using all its experience from over 100 years of doing business. Important building blocks of knowledge are shared between the participants and the company is always going the extra mile to help its customers succeed in reaching their goals.

Consilium takes responsibility and personal initiatives, a highly valued quality. For Consilium this means keeping its promises, giving feedback on successes and challenges in the market place. It believes that this straight forward and honest approach gives it a closer relationship with its customers and enables Consilium to seek out customers’ challenges and supply superior safety solutions focused on customer value. That means that Consilium deals with challenges right away, making the right decisions and following through on them. Consilium believes in continuously improving its products and services based on the needs of its customers. Through understanding the challenges and demands of safety systems in the Oil & Gas industry, Consilium has developed a new SIL 2 certified CFD5000 system focusing on the features below. These features enable the company to supply its superior safety solution based on the customers’ specific requirements and demands, as Consilium did with the Brage Retrofit project.

When designing, flexibility is your greatest asset. This is where Consilium’s modular system shines; it is smarter, faster and more efficient. The system gives the company the ability to replace an existing fire detection system simply by building its modular system into the existing cabinets offshore. By reusing existing communication link with top system, Consilium eliminates the need to do changes to the safety system. These measures give a high reduction in cost and space needed, where both are in short supply.

Consilium can help reduce installation time in order for you to get up and running fast. It is all about going further with less and about having the flexibility to adapt as needs change. Using Consilium’s vast experience in retrofits, the company is able to develop a fast and efficient change-over strategy, replacing all field equipment while reusing all existing field cable. This reduces installation time and cost.

Shutting down the fire and gas detection system, even for a manual test, can be very costly. This is why Consilium goes above and beyond - with redundancy, continuous self-testing, remote monitoring and a dedicated global service network - to ensure your uptime.
This project has proven Consilium’s capability to understand the needs of its clients and the market place the company is operating in. If you have challenges with obsolescence, please contact Consilium. It will work together with you to achieve your goals.
In today’s Oil & Gas industry, you have to be willing to go further than ever before - to take on new challenges that demand creative solutions. And that takes confidence.
This is why Consilium is with you every step of the way, from specification and design to installation and startup, all the way through your investment’s operational life. Trust Consilium to help you reduce costs, increase safety and maximize uptime with the company’s superior Oil & Gas safety solutions.

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DNV GL provides classification, technical assurance, software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil & gas and energy industries. The company also provides certification services to customers across a wide range of industries.

Combining leading technical and operational expertise, risk methodology and in-depth industry knowledge, DNV GL empowers its customers’ decisions and actions with trust and confidence. The company continuously invests in research and collaborative innovation to provide customers and society with operational and technological foresight. With origins stretching back to 1864, DNV GL’s reach today is global. Operating in more than 100 countries, the company’s professionals are dedicated to helping customers make the world safer, smarter and greener. DNV GL is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. The company enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV GL invests heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

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Regular service work or emergency assistance is carried out on all ship types up to 7,500 tons displacement.

Fiskerstrand Verft AS offers the following:

• Underwater condition monitoring
  – Deep Trekker Micro ROV
• Hull maintenance
  – Remote flush robot
• Damage alignment
• Rudder and propellers services
  – 40 ton hydraulic axle tractor
• Engine service
  – fibre optic equipment for interior and exterior inspection and damage detection
• Service agreements

For planning, projecting and execution of conversions, midlife upgrading or life time extensions, Fiskerstrand has broad experience on all ship type upgrades and the company staff can assist in all aspects on completion of your project.

Since 1965, Fiskerstrand Verft AS has delivered 83 different vessels on time and on budget. The projects are planned and managed, working closely with ship owners, naval architects and suppliers to ensure the best possible solutions for the company’s customers.

Floating dock, cranes and equipment are regularly renewed to meet new demands. More than 1 500 vessels are docked at the yard and Fiskerstrand is proud to say that all of these jobs have been completed as planned. Fiskerstand’s capacity includes:

• Vessels up to 150 metres
• Internal width 23 metres
• Docking depth 7 metres
• Lifting capacity dock 7,500 tons
• Crane 7.5 tons
• Cranes shipyard area of 60 tons, 20 tons, 20 tons, 6.5 tons.

Fiskerstand’s reference projects include the following:

MF Fannefjord
World first sailing LNG-Battery Hybrid Conversion included: Comprehensive engine room and power management system upgrading battery package installation. Safety System design and implementation in compliance with comprehensive Maritime Authorities and Classification society rules and regulations.

Hurtigruten Nordlys
Comprehensive repairs of Hurtigruten after Engine Room Fire & Flooding. The project was considerably larger in scope than first expected. On average approximately 200 people worked on board, and 100 000 man hours spent. All completed in four months.
The work included:

• Removal of damaged materials
• Repair and renewing
• General maintenance tasks
• 20-year clas

LNGF Seagas
Complete rebuilding the world`s first dedicated LNG bunkering vessel. LNG Seagas was transformed from a double ended car and passenger ferry to a LNG bunkering vessel to work in the port of Stockholm.

Nordkapp Class Coast Guard Vessels
Upgrading.

• New hangar port. Renewal of helicopter deck
• New stabilizer systems
• New fresh water separator
• Cabin upgrading
• Rebuilding the waste handling system

Gillnet & Long Liner Fishing Vessel Loran
Repair works after sinking such as:

• Rebuilding of interior from bare steel
• New electrical systems and equipment
• Replacement of insulation
• Renewal of the factory and freezing equipment
• New main and auxiliary engines and loading crane system
• Renovation of automatic baiting system

Thorshøvdi
Conversion from container trade to krill fishing for operation in Antartic Ocean. The present name of the vessel today is Antarctic Sea.

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Its teams have been designing, developing and making rescue and survival suits for the North Sea Oil Industry since 1976. In addition, Hansen Protection’s activities include canopies for leisure boats, as well as products for industrial and agricultural applications and the health sector. The company is also a major supplier to the Royal Norwegian Navy.

Hansen Protection is the market leader and manufacturer of immersion suits. All the company’s suits are tested and approved according to the most stringent national and international standards. It places great emphasis on innovation and development and pushes the boundaries at the leading edge of design, ergonomics, materials and suitability for purpose. Hansen Protection develops and refi nes its different types of suits in close collaboration with specific user groups to ensure optimal design and performance.

Hansen Protection’s high-tech SeaWind suit is certified by SOLAS, ISO and EASA. As such it is approved for most of the most demanding work situations imaginable. No other survival suit can match its suitability for such a wide range of applications.

Hansen Protection has two Emergency Breathing Systems. One manual and one automatic. Both systems can be supplied with Hansen Protection´s range of SeaAir survival suits. The company´s manual Emergency Breathing System is classified as a “rebreather”. It is connected to an integrated inflatable lung and one breathes through a mouthpiece and “reuses” one’s own air. Hansen Protection set a new standard for automatic Emergency Breathing Systems when it launched SeaAir EBS. Suitable for use in extreme cold, being able to start breathing whilst still under water, a unique nose clip and other features make this one of the best automatic solutions on the market.

(Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)
Our HPL EPIRB is specifically designed for helicopter transport passengers wearing our emergency immersion suits. The device is integrated in the suits to facilitate quick and easy localization. The emergency distress location signal is activated automatically when the wearer ends up in the sea.

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John Gjerde AS, a specialist in maritime tank venting technique in Sunnmøre Norway, has added a new and innovative product to its wide range of products for the ventilation of service tanks such as, for example, ballast, stabilization, fuel, lubrication oil, mud, cement and fresh water tanks, which can be found on all floating constructions.

Due to demand in the market for smaller and lighter valves as the space on decks is becoming more and more important for shipowners/oil and gas companies and environmental issues leading to a lower total weight of vessels, which lead to the possibility of the use of smaller engines, John Gjerde AS has developed a new small and lightweight aluminium tank vent check valve.

The present generation of offshore vessels, oil rigs and FPSOs are designed to maximize working decks because most owners are paid by the square metre for working deck available for their clients. Cargo rails are getting smaller, tank shapes are changing and there is an increase in incidents due to capacity difficulties with tank vent check valves in general which leads to severe damages on the constructions.

John Gjerde AS, knowing about all of the difficulties involved, has tested all its products in its own testing and research department in Gjerdsvika, Norway. As always, the company JG does not compromise or jeopardize safety, the good working processes and quality of its products.

Thanks to the special testing facilities, which have been specially built by John Gjerde in cooperation with NTNU in Trondheim, the company was able to enlarge the air capacity in the tank vent check valves to a new level. Looking at the average capacity of other tank vent check valves in the market, the company has managed to create the new and even smaller HIDE aluminium valve with a capacity which is ten times as big. Tests onboard different types of vessels and oil rigs have shown that problems such as suction blocking, banging and braking floaters, damaged tanks and sleepless nights for the crew are now history with the HIDE valves.

As many other sub suppliers for the maritime and oil and gas industry, John Gjerde is located in the heart of the maritime cluster in Sunnmøre. The important exchange of information between shipowner, ship designer and ship builder is unique in the world. This cooperation has lead to many high tech and special designs which are famous all around the world. Many of the Norwegian shipowners and shipyards have chosen to have the new aluminium HIDE tank vent check valve as the standard for their high quality vessels.

With the upcoming interest in a new sailing route north of Russia, the request for ice class vessels is increased. Oil and gas companies as well as ship owners see the economic value of the availability of oil near the North Pole and the new cargo routes.

With the introduction of the new HIDE aluminium valve, John Gjerde has also launched a new electrical heating system for Arctic conditions. The system works dependably and up to temperatures of minus 40-50 degrees Celsius. The heating system can also be added later which is unique in the field of tank vent check valves.

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Rolls-Royce Marine specialises in ship design and the design and delivery of propulsion, positioning, manoeuvring, motion control and ship’s systems. The company is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of marine propulsion systems, deck machinery and steering and stabilising systems for the offshore, merchant and naval segments of the global marine market.

The company places great emphasis on fulfilling customer requirements – often designing and developing vessels before customers request them – and creating innovations that anticipate future demands. Its UT series ship designs are built worldwide.
Rolls-Royce system solutions include fully integrated ship’s equipment systems in which the company provides designs and relevant documentation, delivery coordination, and guarantees of high quality and low lifecycle costs. It also offers a wide range of consultancy services, ranging from initial design to ship’s equipment supply and planned maintenance.

• Propulsion systems
• Diesel and gas engines
• Gas turbines
• Propellers and reduction gears
• Azimuth thrusters
• Tunnel thrusters
• Podded propulsors
• Waterjets
• Rotary vane steering gear
• Rudders
• Deck machinery
• Cranes
• Launch and recovery systems
• Automated handling systems for seismic and subsea
• Bulk handling systems
• Stabilization systems
• Automation systems
• Dynamic position systems
• Ship design

Technological strength and decades of experience gives us the ability to design, build, deliver and support fully integrated system solutions.

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SEAONICS AS designs and manufactures offshore lift and handling equipment to improve all critical lift and handling operations.

The products are delivered to vessels for subsea construction, module handling, well intervention, reservoir exploration, scientific research cruises, ocean trawling and cruise operations. SEAONICS is located in Ålesund, Norway in the middle of the maritime cluster with a number of yards, ship owners and designers.

For many years SEAONICS has collaborated with operators, ship owners, shop designers and shipyards in developing new equipment based on the company’s customers operations. The result is high quality lift and handling equipment, with a proven performance.

The products include complete lift and handling equipment packages for multiple segments.

• Offshore
• ROV Launch and recovery systems
• Offshore and deck cranes
• Hatches, doors, skid systems
• Scientific
• Customized equipment packages
• Artic operations
• Ocean harvesting
• Trawl winch packages for all ocean harvesting segments
• Cable laying
• Cable laying equipment Supporting handling equipment
• Module handling
• Tower and winch packages

SEAONICS offers both a two and a five-year agreement which includes maintenance and upgrading of the systems, and a guarantee that the equipment can be used for its intended purpose.

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Sohome has specialized within IT infrastructure for maritime solutions. In cooperation with DNV GL Sohome has taken the steps to make sure the products follow international standards such as ISO/ IEC 11801 for cabling and NORSOK’s standards. Solutions have been delivered to vessels and rigs which operates in the harsh environments from storm to extreme temperatures, vibrations and saltwater. Reference list includes projects such as Edvard Grieg, Gina Krog, Aasta Hansteen, Mariner and Goliat as well as PSVs from Vard, Kleven and Havyard shipyards

Sohome is one of the major integrators in the maritime segment in Norway

• Part of the group who developed the first ISO/IEC 11801 standard
• Experience from all the steps within IT cabling from Cat. 3-4-5-6-7, fibre optic multimode and single mode
• Developed the brand BERGEN CABLING which consists of a DNV GL approved Cat6A/Cat7 cables and solutions
• Developed the first market solution Cat7 and single mode fibres in a hybrid cable which is DNV GL approved
• Versatile cables for a number of applications, e.g. structured cabling, CCTV, POE, entertainment

Sohome can offer the following:

• Design Maritime LAN – Using DNV GL approved solutions Sohome can design maritime LAN in every kind of vessel. It includes drawings and cable pulling list for the installer
• Project Management – Design of complete solutions including active equipment together with partners. Sohome can be the customers’ representative in purchasing products or deliver a complete package
• Training Centre – Training for installers in Maritime LAN. Training can be arranged in Bergen or on site.
• Documentation and Installation – Sohome offers installation, testing and documentation of the network with its partners worldwide, onshore and offshore
• Offshore cables – The complete range of offshore cables from Draka, e.g. QFCI, AICI, BFOU
• Hook-up Solution – Outdoor quick connect fi bre optic solution between rigs to easily share/extend the network
• Fibre optic products –Cables, connectors, pigtails, patchcords, patchpanels, outlets
• Cabinets/UPS/Cameras – Cabinets from Rittal, marine UPS from Eaton, SS1316L cameras from Hikvision

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The company has been engaged in automation industry for more than 40 years and Valmet’s automation systems have been installed on board a large number of vessels. Automation solutions for cruise ships have been one of the very successful business areas. Valmet AS in Norway is the centre of excellence for Valmet’s marine automation business line. The company coordinates Valmet’s local expertise worldwide to expand the business and provide the best service for their customers.

Ship automation systems based on Valmet technology have a long history. Development work on ship automation systems started in the early 1980s with Damatic Classic and has continued through to today’s Valmet DNA. The majority of installations have been for advanced ship types, such as cruise vessels.

In particular, reliability and high availability by redundancy features and high product quality have contributed to the success of Valmet’s automation systems.

With Valmet DNA, fully integrated control, alarm and monitoring solutions for machinery, electric power production, cargo, air-conditioning plants etc. are available. Valmet DNA offers the users versatile tools to analyze the historical performance and status of the controlled and monitored machinery.

Valmet’s Energy Management System integrates with the Valmet DNA. It is a comprehensive tool that enables the crew to optimize the performance of machinery and systems, in the end saving fuel and providing sustainability.

Valmet DNA Machine Monitoring measures and analyses the mechanical condition and performance of rotating machinery units, based on vibration and other machine parameters. The online system enables 24/7 monitoring, thus providing the fastest possible way to act on problems and to secure safe sailing, protect assets and increase working environment safety.

Exhaust gas cleaning is another of the company’s products for the maritime industry. Valmet’s hybrid scrubber is a combination of open and closed loop scrubber, and it can operate in both modes. Sea water is used to wash the exhaust gas in open loop mode, and in closed loop mode the wash water is circulated and alkali added. In the special dual water hybrid mode the consumption of chemical, fresh water and electricity is optimized and the emissions from the ship can always be kept within regulatory limits in a cost efficient way. Valmet is the first company to introduce the dual water hybrid solution to the market.

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Vestdavit’s tailor-made solutions for launching and recovering boats in difficult conditions at sea widen the operational window for users.

Vestdavit systems need very little maintenance between five-yearly services and only a single operator when in use.

Vestdavit systems are easy to use and intuitive, reducing the need for crew training. Vestdavit provides training for all its systems.

Vestdavit focuses on reliability and ease of maintenance when designing systems. Users benefit from simpler, less frequent maintenance and fewer spare parts needed.

Vestdavit have supplied over 1,800 davits and side and stern launch systems since 1975. They have proven themselves over more than 35 years use in the North Sea and other harsh environments around the world.

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• Fuel ecomizing
• Ship efficiency
• Valves and valve controls
• Hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control systems
• Automation and control systems for any process
• Level gauging for ballast, fuel and liquid cargo
• Sensors & Instrumentation

• Accurate fuel flow measurement
• Torque
• Thrust
• Viscosity
• Density
• Instrumentation
• HMI solutions
• Fleet to office solutions
• Fleet monitoring
• Approved MRV report system

• Engineering
• Workshop for systems assembly and service work
• Service engineers for service, supervising and site management

• VAF Instruments
• Emerson
• GPI
• Musasino

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1 CoupLug grooved butterflying valve. Patented valve, pressure up to PN 25, size up to DN 300. DNV-GL type-approved for use in most ship systems. Suitable for fish farming and industry. Quick to install and uninstall.

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Kvale's Shipping and Oil Service Group assists parties operating within the shipping sector, hereunder shipowners, charterers, managers, oil companies and other parties involved in the shipping industry. Kvale is recognised for its strong competence within contract law and the firm has broad experience in advising on the various contracts applicable for maritime activities (inter alia charterparties, supply contracts, vessel service contracts, salvage contracts, management agreements and other contracts used in the maritime sector).

Kvale has recently extended its portfolio by taking on the shipping team from boutique law firm Kyllingstad Kleveland, and is now providing legal services within all parts of the shipping and offshore industry, including maritime law, ship building, ship financing, marine insurance, tax law, environmental law, labour law, safety regulations and sector related M&A and S&P, hereunder sale/ leaseback transactions.

Kvale's unique competence within the oil and gas sector has been an important basis for Kvale's activity within the maritime sector. The firm possesses a unique understanding of the connection between petroleum legislation, maritime law and thereto available insurances for the activities undertaken by support vessels and other operators active in the interface between commercial contracts and strict legislation applying for the petroleum industry.

Kvale has a frame agreement for legal services with the Norwegian Coastal Administration, a governmental body responsible for vessel traffic services, pilot services, national preparedness against acute pollution, maritime legislation and transport planning.

Kvale’s lawyers have considerable experience working with international treaties and regulations applicable for the shipping industry, and the firm has a team with lawyers specialised in EU law.

Kvale’s M&A/Corporate team has extensive experience with transactions in the shipping sector and is acknowledged for its high quality services.

Kvale is recognised as being cost efficient and able to handle the most comprehensive matters within the set deadline. This has resulted in top rankings within several areas by leading rating bureaus.

“Market sources admit themselves that they are 'tremendously impressed' with the quality of the firm’s work.”
Chambers and Partners

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Users can track their assets, including rental equipment and their costs.

Automated procurement and material tracking can be used for reduced cost and improved availability.

Users can plan daily maintenance tasks and projects. They can monitor their barriers, performance and continuous maintenance improvement cycle.

Preparation for larger projects, production of docking specifications, quote processing, detailed planning, execution and cost control.

Preventive safety and risk reducing work can be combined with deviations and undesired event reporting.

Star IPS is presently used onboard more than 2,000 ships/rigs across approximately 150 ship- and rig- owners/managers. The company has customers in all segments; jack-ups, semisubmersibles, drilling rigs, drill ships, FPSOs, land rigs, accommodation rigs, supply vessels, passenger/cruise ferries, product/chemical tankers, bulkers, tankers and third party managers.

Star Information System’s largest customers in the shipping segment include wellknown operators such as Boreal, Norled, Hurtigruten, Odfjell Shipping, Farstad Shipping, Solstad Offshore, Colorline, Van Oord, Norbulk Shipping and many others.

Star Information Systems is a world-class provider of maritime software solutions and services. The company provides maritime software solutions and services to maximize profitability and operational safety for our customers.

SIS’ focus is to provide one integrated package onboard, which is easy-to-use, easy to maintain and covers all areas of operation for technical management. The system is commonly run offl ine with replication/exchange of data every 24 hours from the ship to a central database in a server in the office, and vice versa. The system can however be run online if so required.

The office (server) concept allows companies to have one system, which can be integrated to any third party application such as financial accounting, or a crew management/payroll system.

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