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About SINTEF Ocean


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SINTEF Ocean carries out research and innovation connected to the ocean space for national and international industry. Our ambition is to maintain Norway’s leading position within marine technology and biomarine research.

Many of the challenges of today’s society can be met through sustainable use of the oceans. OECD has estimated that we will double the value creation from the ocean industries globally by 2030, if we exploit the synergies between them and develop the industry sustainably.

Transportation, food- and energy production are the backbone of the ocean-based industries, and the core areas of SINTEF Ocean. In addition, we focus on environmental technology, and are among the world’s leaders in marine technology. Through the collaboration within the SINTEF organisation, we can add technological expertise from several other industrial sectors.

Board and management

Board

  • Alexandra Bech Gjørv (Chair), President and CEO, SINTEF
  • Lotte Forså Aas, Corporate Financial Manager, SINTEF
  • Vikas Thakur, Dean, Facultur of Engneering, NTNU
  • Ragnhild Høvik, Senior Project Manager, Grieg Edge
  • Rune Torhaug, Director for contact with EU authorities, DNV
  • Erik Gjerdene, Executive director, Norwegian Shipowners’ Association
  • Sverre Johansen, General secretary, The Norwegian Fishermen’s Association
  • Ulf Sverdrup, Professor - Department of Law and Governance, Norwegian Business School (BI)
  • Tom Ståle Nordtvedt, Senior research scientist, SINTEF Ocean
  • Trine Thorvaldsen, Senior research scientist, SINTEF Ocean
  • Gro Sagli Baarholm, Senior research scientist, SINTEF Ocean
  • Sverre Tangen Langolf, Senior technician, SINTEF Ocean
  • John Malvin Økland (Observer)

Management

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Key facts and figures

Key figures (as of 31.12.2024)

  • Equity 535 MNOK (53%)
  • Operating revenue (net): 664 MNOK
  • Number of eployees: 399 (from 37 countries)
  • Investments in scientific equipment, buildings and inventory 9 MNOK
  • Number of customers: 399
  • Number of projects: 1169
  • Number of scientific publications: 220

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