When you come from an environment where technology is developed for demanding maritime operations, you gain a different understanding of durability and operational reliability. That experience is something we bring into every project we work on.

Erik Røst

The collaboration 

Over several decades, the collaboration between these actors has built what is now widely known as the maritime cluster in Sunnmøre. Technologies developed here support demanding maritime operations across the globe. Anda-Olsen is part of this environment.

An industry built on collaboration

The maritime cluster in Sunnmøre is the result of close collaboration across the entire value chain. Design environments develop vessels. Shipyards build them. Equipment suppliers deliver technical systems. Shipowners operate the vessels and feed operational experience back into the industry. Parts of this cluster collaboration are organized through Blue Maritime Cluster, facilitated by ÅKP. The cluster brings together companies, research institutions, and industry partners to promote innovation, competence development, and collaboration within the maritime sector.

The maritime cluster in Sunnmøre is a unique technology environment. The competence has been built through decades of collaboration between shipowners, shipyards, design companies, and equipment suppliers. When these environments work closely together, solutions are developed and tested against real operations and actual needs in the industry, says Erik Vestad Røst, Marketing manager at Anda-Olsen.

This collaboration has positioned the region as an international center for the development of specialized vessels and maritime technology solutions.

Technology developed for demanding operations

Maritime installations place high demands on technical systems. On board vessels, space is limited, environmental conditions can be harsh, and tolerance for failure is minimal. Systems for navigation, communication, automation, and safety must always operate reliably. Examples of systems that depend on stable power supply include:

• navigation and bridge systems
• communication systems and onboard data networks
• propulsion control systems
• monitoring and safety systems

Reliable power supply is therefore a fundamental prerequisite for safe operations.

Maritime installations require extremely high levels of operational reliability. Systems must function continuously under demanding conditions. Experience from these environments provides a technical understanding that is highly relevant for other critical installations as well, says Røst.

Maritime experience as a technological foundation

Anda-Olsen has developed power supply solutions since the 1960s. Many of these solutions originated from maritime requirements. Experience from offshore and maritime installations has contributed to the development of robust UPS solutions and power supply systems designed for demanding environments. Requirements from the maritime industry have driven the development of solutions that:

• withstand challenging environmental conditions
• deliver stable power over long periods
• protect critical systems from voltage disturbances

In Sunnmøre, maritime competence is part of the industrial culture. Many of the solutions developed here are based on practical experience from operations at sea. That knowledge provides a solid foundation when developing power supply solutions for installations where operational continuity is critical.

From maritime industry to critical infrastructure

Experience gained from maritime installations has proven relevant far beyond the maritime sector. Today, Anda-Olsen delivers solutions for installations in areas including:

• the maritime industry
• critical infrastructure
• data centers
• power utilities and grid operators
• road and tunnel infrastructure
• industrial automation

Many of these environments share a common characteristic: they depend on stable power supply to maintain continuous operations. Systems that manage transportation, communication, energy distribution, and digital services cannot stop without significant consequences.

Local expertise with global reach

The maritime cluster in Sunnmøre delivers vessels, technology, and systems to customers worldwide. At the same time, much of the competence remains locally rooted in the region. For technology providers, this offers access to an environment where operational experience, technical development, and innovation take place side by side.

When you come from an environment where technology is developed for demanding maritime operations, you gain a different understanding of durability and operational reliability. That experience is something we bring into every project we work on, says Røst.

Part of Sunnmøre’s technology environment

The maritime cluster in Sunnmøre demonstrates how collaboration between industry, technology, and expertise can create a strong international technology environment. For Anda-Olsen, this environment has played an important role in the company’s development. Through work with maritime installations and collaboration with regional industry partners, the company has developed expertise in power supply solutions for installations where stable operation is essential.

The maritime environment in Sunnmøre continues to be a key driver for technological development in the region. Here, solutions are developed for environments where requirements are high, and the consequences of operational failure can be significant. Reliable power supply is a fundamental part of this infrastructure.