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Erlend Hovland

@erlendhovland

Maritime CTO at Neptun Maritime, guiding shipowners on vessel concepts, technology selection, and project execution.

Norway
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At Neptun Maritime, I help shipowners navigate technology selection, vessel concept development, contract strategies, and project execution. My work focuses on tailored solutions and sustainable, cost-effective technologies that support the green transition.

At Equinor, I worked on FPSO deliveries and projects including Bay du Nord, Carcara, and Aasta Hansteen. Across maritime and offshore roles, I’ve worked in naval architecture, marine systems, ship design, and vessel operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Neptun Maritime AS logoNA
Current

Chief Technology Officer & Chairman of the Board

Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Worked as Chief Technology Officer & Chairman of the Board at Neptun Maritime AS.

Hovland Maritime AS logoHA
Current

Managing Director

Oct 2024 - Present (2 years)

Worked as Managing Director at Hovland Maritime AS.

Norled AS logoNA

Chief Technology Officer

Jun 2021 - Oct 2024 (3 years 4 months)

Worked as Chief Technology Officer at Norled AS.

Equinor logoEQ

Advisor - Marine Concepts and Ship Design

May 2020 - Jun 2021 (1 year 1 month)

Product owner FPSO deliveries at Equinor Project Development Center
Hull manager, BdN FPSO project

Equinor logoEQ

Leading Engineer

Jan 2016 - May 2020 (4 years 4 months)

Bay du Nord FPSO project - Hull Manager (2018-2020)
Carcara FPSO bid to DG1 Hull and Offloading Manager (2017-2018)
Bay du Nord FPSO Hull - Riser - Turret - Mooring Manager (2013-2017)

Equinor logoEQ

Leader - Marine Concepts and Floaters

Aug 2013 - Dec 2015 (2 years 4 months)

Bay du Nord - Hull, riser, mooring lead

Equinor logoEQ

Principal Engineer

Jan 2009 - Jul 2013 (4 years 6 months)

Aasta Hansteen SPAR - Marine Systems Lead
Cat D Semisub Drillrigs - Marine Advisor
Midgard compression semisub

O. H. Meling & Co logoOC

Technical Manager

Jun 2008 - Dec 2008 (6 months)

Management of vessels in operation
Follow up of newbuilding program

SA

Naval Discipline Manager

Subsea 7 (Acergy)

Jul 2007 - May 2008 (10 months)

Ship projects
Hydrodynamic calculations

SO

Naval Architect

Subsea 7 (Acergy / Stolt Offshore)

Jan 2001 - Jun 2007 (6 years 5 months)

Various positions in Naval Architecture and Marine Operations

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

US

University of Stavanger

PhD, Offshore Technology

2004 - 2007

NN

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

MSc, Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering

1996 - 2000

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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