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the maritime department of the

federation of norwegian industries

The Maritime Department of the Federation of Norwegian Industries represents Norwegian shipyards,
equipment manufacturers and ship-design companies. The Department ensures political power and
credibility for the strategic maritime industry both domestic and abroad.

The Maritime Department of the The industry is projected to increase its part of new aquaculture technology in more
Federation of Norwegian Industries of Norway’s industrial output as Norwegian exposed areas. Products from Norwegian
interacts with the authorities, fi nancial companies develop environmental friendly equipment manufacturers are often
institutions, other maritime associations, solutions and equipment to national and described as being made for extreme
schools and universities as well as international buyers. Replacement and after- conditions, whether that is the weather in
companies and R&D institutions at market services are equally important market the Arctic or ruggedly made to withstand
home and abroad. segments as shipowners turn “green” the challenges of deep-sea subsea work.
and seek technological upgrades and more
Through SEA Europe, the common environmental friendly technology Core Values & Areas
European lobby-organization in Brussels, the for their ships. The Norwegian maritime industry is rapidly
Department cooperates with other European introducing new environmental friendly
organizations and associations in matters of Innovative & solutions to national and international ocean
interest for its member companies. Technology-driven industries. Core values are functionality,
Norway’s history of innovative ship design reliability and customer service of the
Fostered a Large is coupled with a drive to deliver high highest standard. Norwegian shipyards and
Maritime Industry quality products and a constant need for ship designers are strong within several
Norwegians have through generations improved effi ciency to remain competitive. sectors for specialized vessels, i.e. offshore
worked and harvested the oceans Innovation, research and other creative vessels, support vessels for wind-farms
fostering a world leading cluster of activities are the main basis for the as well as coastal liners, ferries, fi shing
maritime companies that deliver high- industry’s long-term competitiveness. vessels and a range of service boats for the
class shipping services globally, new and aquaculture industry.
innovative ships, leading technological, The Norwegian Maritime Industry is a
legal and fi nancial services and world major player in the rapid technological Environmental responsibility is given crucial
class maritime equipment. integration of the Ocean Industries. priority in order to prevent pollution and to
Maritime technologies and solutions are design equipment and vessels that are fuel-
Norwegian maritime equipment suppliers key to offshore exploration, to ocean wind effi cient. LNG, hybrid and electric solutions
operate on global markets where 90 percent projects and installations, and to secure a are key technologies Norwegian maritime
of their products and services are being sold. successful implementation and operations equipment suppliers offer to the market.
© Photo: Olav Thokle

The Federation
of Norwegian Industries
Maritime Department
PO Box 7072
Majorstuen NO-0306 Oslo, Norway
Tel: +47 23 08 88 00
E-mail: post@norskindustri.no
Website: www.norskindustri.no/english
Visiting address:
Næringslivets Hus,
Middelthunsgate 27
NO-0368 Oslo, Norway
NKT Victoria. Ship of the Year 2017. State of the art cable-laying vessel delivered from Kleven Yards.

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