Research partners

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology is Norway's primary institution for educating the nation's future engineers and scientists. The university also has strong programmes in the social sciences, teacher education, arts and humanities, medicine, architecture and fine art. Read more on the university's home page.

The project is led by the Department of Production and Quality Engineering (IPK). The Departments of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT) and Marine Technology (IMT) are major contributors.

Industrial partners

Ulstein is an internationally renowed provider of ship design, shipbuilding and system solutions for ships. For nearly 100 years the company has developed future-oriented products and services for the maritime industry. The company's vision is to create tomorrow's solutions for sustainable marine operations. Ulstein International AS develops, supports and facilitataes international growth of Ulstein Group. Ulstein International provides state-of-the-art expertise in the field of systms management, marketing and sales, project making and business development. Learn more on the company's webpage.

Fiskerstrand Holding AS is the owner of Fiskerstrand Verft AS and Fiskerstrand Eiendom AS. Fiskerstrand Verft AS has specialized knowledge when it comes to projecting, planning and building of innovative concepts for small and medium sized vehicle and passenger vessels. In addition to building new vessels, Fiskerstrand Verft AS offeres a wide range of different services, including maintenance, repair work and remodeling. Learn more on the company's webpage.

Pon Power AS is the authorized distributor of CAT and MAK engines and generators. Pon Power, with over a century of experience nad 3,000 engines sold, has a unique position in the Norwegian market. Learn more about the company here.