INDUSTRY / PUBLIC SOURCE RECORD
Maritime
- The page positions Norway as a leader in specialised vessels, low/zero-emission maritime technology, digitalisation and ship retrofits. It describes a complete maritime value chain and regional-cluster network, centuries of shipbuilding/seafaring experience, and collaboration among R&D, customers and domestic/international partners to improve sea transport and support net-zero goals. It claims ocean industries contribute about 70% of export revenue excluding oil and gas.
- About tab says Norwegian shipowners operate advanced fleets; shipbuilders make vessels for offshore wind, fisheries and aquaculture; Norway is strong in electric/hybrid ships and pioneering hydrogen, methanol and ammonia marine fuels. It describes durable systems/equipment and lifecycle digital solutions for safety, efficiency, decarbonisation and cost reduction; a strong ship-finance and insurance sector; and a claim that Norwegian yards’ share of low/zero-emission vessels exceeds that of all other shipbuilding nations combined. The Norwegian Shipowners’ Association aims for only zero-emission newbuild orders from 2030 and climate neutrality by 2050.
- Five linked value-chain stages are: ship design/equipment; yards/construction; operations, management and digital solutions; services/support; and retrofit, recycling and life cycle. Descriptions cover sustainable/cost-efficient vessels and system integration, low/zero-emission builds, fleet management and data-driven decarbonisation, global support (including operations, brokerage, classification, finance, ports/traffic), and upgrades/conversions to reduce emissions/costs or adapt vessels.
- Articles linked from Overview cover NorLense spill/shelter solutions, bunkering fuels, Norwegian sustainable-innovation partnerships, and the hydrogen/ammonia value chain. Featured solutions: Brødrene Aa sightseeing boats and hydrogen fast ferries, PSW Power & Automation grid support, and Fjellstrand’s fully electric fast ferry.
- Companies tab shows 5 of 94 results: Brødrene Hukkelberg AS; Brødrene Aa AS (carbon-fibre fast ferries); HAV Group ASA (maritime technology/services for zero emissions); Stable AS; and Brim Explorer AS (five electric/hybrid-electric vessels for sustainable ocean experiences). Full company and solutions catalogues are linked.
- Event tab shows 5 listings: Meet Norway at Saudi Maritime 2026 (Jeddah, 21–22 October 2026); Science Conference (Singapore, 5 November, 08:30–20:00); The November Conference 2026 (Rio de Janeiro, 9–11 November); a Green Shift/Norwegian Innovations for Global Emission seminar (Hong Kong, 17 November, 16:00–21:00); and Marine Night Live during WorkBoat Show 2026 (1 December, 18:00–21:00). The overview also features Marine Night Live.
- Team Norway comprises the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Innovation Norway, Eksfin and Norwegian Maritime Exporters (NME). A Maritime Export Office follows up export companies, works with Innovation Norway on priority-segment outreach, organises marketing/networking/meetings/delegations, and facilitates dialogue with the business-support system. Supporting organisations listed: Blue Maritime Cluster, Eksfin, GCE NODE, Green Shipping Programme, Kystrederiene, LUP/Innovative Procurements, Maritime CleanTech, Norsk Industri, NME, Ocean Autonomy Cluster, Ocean Hyway Cluster and SAMS Norway.
- Public contacts: Steinar Tyssedal, Sector Lead Maritime, Innovation Norway; steinar.tyssedal@innovasjonnorge.no; +47 982 03 358. Runar Haugen, displayed as Head of national export initiative on manufacturing and design, Innovation Norway; runar.haugen@innovasjonnorge.no; +47 918 95 032 (the role label is not maritime-specific on this page).
- No fees or participation prices are displayed.