SEAONICS
SEAONICS AS designs and manufactures fully electric, motion-compensated handling and lifting systems, including gangways, cranes, winches and LARS, for offshore energy, ocean harvesting, research, and navy and coast guard vessels. The company operates from Norway, Poland and Vietnam as a subsidiary of Vard Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersÅlesund, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What SEAONICS does
SEAONICS AS designs and manufactures fully electric, motion-compensated handling and lifting systems for maritime vessels. The product portfolio centers on the proprietary Electric Controlled Motion Compensation (ECMC) line, including 3D motion-compensated gangways (22m, 30m and 32m variants), the ECMC C25 and C30 cranes with active 3D compensation across slew, telescope and main boom, Active Heave Compensation offshore cranes, electric winch packages (notably the permanent-magnet PM Trawl Winch and the XT-Winch), and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) including the Swing Out LARS. All equipment is governed by the in-house Seabreef control and remote diagnostics platform, and Seaonics Polska in Gdańsk produces the supporting VFD cabinets, control cabinets, switchboards and containerized electrical systems. The company is the sole supplier of fully electric gangway and crane packages with this motion-compensation architecture, and an Authorized Danfoss Drives System Integrator with more than ten years of VFD integration experience.
SEAONICS serves four market segments: Offshore Energy (CSOVs, service and subsea vessels for wind and oil & gas), Ocean Harvesting (commercial fishing trawlers), Research & Exploration (scientific vessels such as REV Ocean and Inkfish's RV6000), and Navy & Coast Guard (multi-role platforms including the Norwegian Coast Guard's Jan Mayen class). The business operates from Ålesund, Norway (headquarters and engineering), Gdańsk, Poland (manufacturing and engineering), and Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu, Vietnam (final assembly, located 300 meters from the VARD Vung Tau shipyard). Revenue is generated primarily through custom-engineered equipment sales bundled with shipyard newbuild contracts, complemented by a Premium Service Level Agreement program providing 24/7 support, remote diagnostics, annual inspections, and spare parts management, plus a smaller retrofit/upgrade and simulator-training services stream. Distribution runs through direct enterprise sales teams organized by market segment and through the VARD Group shipyard channel.
Seaonics AS is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vard Group, itself a subsidiary of Italian shipbuilding conglomerate Fincantieri. The company is privately held with no external venture or private equity ownership identified in the source material, and operates with its own management team including a Managing Director and VPs across sales, project, engineering, finance, services, and operations.
SEAONICS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- SEAONICS
- Legal name
- Seaonics AS
- Website
- https://seaonics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- SEAONICS AS designs and manufactures fully electric, motion-compensated handling and lifting systems, including gangways, cranes, winches and LARS, for offshore energy, ocean harvesting, research, and navy and coast guard vessels. The company operates from Norway, Poland and Vietnam as a subsidiary of Vard Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
SEAONICS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Maritime Handling and Lifting Equipment
- NAICS
- Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)
- SIC
- Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists) (IMAJAIAB)
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Where SEAONICS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ålesund
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
SEAONICS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of custom maritime handling and lifting equipment including ECMC gangways, cranes, winches, and LARS systems. Equipment is custom-engineered for each vessel application. Major contracts include bundled packages with shipyards for newbuild vessels.
- Aftermarket Services: Service Level Agreements (SLAs) providing 24/7 technical support, annual inspections, spare parts management, and remote diagnostics. Premium SLA covers 48/72-hour mobilization guarantee, priority service status, and predictable maintenance costs.
- Retrofit and Upgrade Services: Equipment upgrades and retrofits extending vessel equipment lifespan, including crane replacements and system modernizations with minimized downtime.
- Training and Simulation: Operator training services and gangway simulators for developing local competence at customer facilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Premium SLA - Comprehensive service agreement |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
SEAONICS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
SEAONICS designs and manufactures fully electric, motion-compensated handling and lifting equipment for offshore maritime vessels. The portfolio includes ECMC gangways, 3D-compensated cranes, AHC offshore cranes, electric winch packages, and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS). Equipment is custom-engineered for each vessel application across four market segments: Offshore Energy, Ocean Harvesting, Research & Exploration, and Navy & Coast Guard.
Product overview
Seaonics provides specialized handling and lifting solutions for maritime operations across four market segments: Offshore Energy, Ocean Harvesting, Research & Exploration, and Navy & Coast Guard. The core product portfolio centers on the ECMC (Electric Controlled Motion Compensation) product line including fully electric gangways (32m, 30m, 22m variants) and 3D compensated cranes (C25, C30), which form the flagship electric offering. Supporting the ECMC line are traditional Marine Shipboard Deck Cranes (CSK series), AHC Offshore Cranes, and comprehensive Winch Packages (PM Trawl Winch, XT-Winch). Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS) including Swing Out LARS complement the subsea handling capabilities. Seaonics Polska produces supporting electrical products including VFD systems, control cabinets, switchboards, and containerized systems. Services include 24/7 SLA support, remote diagnostics via Seabreef, simulator training, and retrofit/upgrades. The company operates as a subsidiary of Vard Group with facilities in Norway, Poland, and Vietnam.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- ECMC Gangway Series (22m, 30m, 32m) Fully electric 3D motion-compensated gangways for safe offshore personnel transfer between vessels and offshore structures, with available 22m, 30m, and 32m outreach variants, integrated cargo crane options, power regeneration to vessel grid, and AI-driven auto-landing capabilities.
- ECMC Cranes (C25, C30) Fully electric motion-compensated cranes with 3D compensation across slew, telescope, and main boom joints, providing stable offshore lifting. C25 model offers 5T@25M/7T@22M in 3D mode and 10T@20M/15T@16M in harbor mode.
- AHC Offshore Cranes Active Heave Compensation offshore cranes with knuckle boom design, configurable as stiff boom, knuckle boom, or telescopic, with SWL of 5t-100t and outreach 15-25m. Features splash zone load control and constant tension capability for subsea operations.
- Marine Shipboard Deck Cranes (CSK series) Range of marine shipboard deck cranes including CSKA0 (1T@15m), CSKA1 (3.75T@16m), CSKA2 (8T@14m), CSKA3 (15T@10m), CSK180, CSK260 (9T@15m), and CST500 telescopic (4T@24m) for ocean harvesting, offshore energy, and research applications.
- PM Trawl Winch Electric trawl winch using permanent magnet motors connected directly to the drum, eliminating the gearbox and reducing mechanical failures. Features liquid cooled motors, 55-ton capacity, frequency controlled spooling device, and design for Arctic operations.
- XT-Winch Fully electric and redundant X-mas tree handling system enabling single tower rigs to install new X-mas tree without retrieving BOP to the rig deck. Features dual-capability handling and precision control for subsea installations.
- Swing Out LARS Self-contained launch and recovery system rotating ROV over the vessel's side for launch and recovery operations. Compact design with minimal deck footprint, designed for quick mobilization and flexibility across multiple vessel types.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA) Premium service agreement providing 24/7 technical support with 48/72-hour mobilization guarantee, priority access to specialists, remote diagnostics via the proprietary Seabreef platform, annual inspections, and proactive maintenance and spare parts management. Contract terms typically multi-year with annual billing.
- Gangway Simulator Training Operator training services and gangway simulators replicating realistic offshore conditions, leveraging over 20 years of experience in developing training simulators. Available at Norway facilities and through partnership with MIRDC in Taiwan for regional training of offshore wind operators.
Quantifiable outcome
- 16 ECMC Gangways sold in just over one year
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use SEAONICS
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
SEAONICS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability4 records
Feature8 records
SEAONICS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered significant, core and flagship.
- Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC)significantPartnership to install Seaonics gangway simulator at MTIC training center in Taiwan. Supports local training capabilities for offshore wind operators in Taiwan market. Enables Seaonics to conduct operator courses locally, making training more accessible for regional customers.
- VARD ElectrocoreSister company within VARD Group providing integrated SeaQ power and automation package for Ocean Infinity robotic vessels. Combined delivery with Seaonics LARS systems.
- VARD InteriorscoreSister company within VARD Group providing interior solutions for Ocean Infinity robotic vessels. Combined delivery with Seaonics LARS systems.
- DanfosscoreAuthorized Danfoss Drives system integrator through Danfoss' Integrator Expert Program. Confirms Seaonics' capability and expertise in VFD systems integration. Enables access to Danfoss technical support and increases competence in developing electric-driven lift and handling systems. Also authorized service partner for Danfoss Drives.
- Fjellstrand YardsignificantShipyard partnership for retrofit and upgrade projects. Successful collaboration on Argeo Venture crane upgrade and Norside Cetus ECMC Crane assembly completed in record time. Yard manages vessel conversions while Seaonics provides equipment upgrades.
- VARD GroupflagshipParent company and primary integration partner. Seaonics is a subsidiary of VARD Group. Multiple equipment packages delivered through VARD shipyards in Norway and Vietnam for various vessel types including CSOVs, research vessels, coast guard vessels, and robotic ships.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
SEAONICS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Huisman: Dutch manufacturer of heavy marine equipment including offshore cranes, winches, and motion-compensated handling systems. Closely comparable on product (offshore cranes, AHC systems) and target customers (offshore wind, subsea, and shipyard customers).
- MacGregor (Cargotec): Part of Cargotec, supplies marine cargo and load-handling systems including offshore cranes, winches, and mooring systems. Direct overlap with Seaonics' cranes, winches, and offshore service offerings for shipyards and offshore operators.
- NOV (National Oilwell Varco): Global supplier of oilfield and offshore equipment including cranes, winches, and LARS for subsea and offshore operations. Comparable on heavy offshore handling equipment, subsea LARS, and vessel newbuild packages.
- Palfinger: Austrian crane and lifting solutions group with a marine and offshore product line including davits, knuckle-boom cranes, and service cranes. Overlaps with Seaonics' deck cranes, gangway-style access equipment, and global service footprint.
- Konecranes: Finland-based lifting equipment specialist serving ports, shipyards, and offshore with cranes and service. Comparable in marine deck cranes, lifecycle service contracts, and electrification of lifting equipment.
Broad incumbents
- Liebherr: Diversified heavy equipment manufacturer with a maritime crane portfolio (ship-to-shore, offshore, deck cranes). Competes broadly with Seaonics in offshore and shipyard cranes but as part of a much wider industrial portfolio.
- Cargotec: Parent of MacGregor and Kalmar, with a broad marine cargo and load-handling portfolio. Strategic competitor to Seaonics across marine/offshore handling, with much larger scale and shipyard relationships.
- Wärtsilä: Finnish marine technology group supplying ship electrification, hybrid propulsion, and vessel systems. Adjacent competitor on vessel electrification strategy and integrated shipboard power/automation that complements handling equipment.
Others
- ABB Marine & Ports: Supplies marine electric drives, automation, and power systems that underpin electrified vessel equipment. Not a direct competitor on cranes/gangways, but a key enabling supplier whose electric drivetrain technology Seaonics integrates (alongside Danfoss).
Regional players
- Torgvin (offshore vessel systems): Norwegian supplier of deck machinery, winches, and offshore handling equipment for fishing and offshore vessels. Comparable to Seaonics' ocean harvesting and offshore winch portfolio within the Nordic maritime cluster.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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SEAONICS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
SEAONICS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
SEAONICS funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
SEAONICS M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about SEAONICS
What does SEAONICS do?
SEAONICS designs and manufactures fully electric, motion-compensated handling and lifting equipment for offshore maritime vessels. The portfolio includes ECMC gangways, 3D-compensated cranes, AHC offshore cranes, electric winch packages, and Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS). Equipment is custom-engineered for each vessel application across four market segments: Offshore Energy, Ocean Harvesting, Research & Exploration, and Navy & Coast Guard.
Is SEAONICS a public or private company?
SEAONICS is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was SEAONICS founded?
SEAONICS was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is SEAONICS based?
SEAONICS is headquartered in Ålesund, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does SEAONICS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket Services, retrofit and Upgrade Services and training and Simulation.
Who are SEAONICS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Huisman, MacGregor (Cargotec), NOV (National Oilwell Varco), Palfinger and Konecranes. Broad incumbents are Liebherr, Cargotec and Wärtsilä. ABB Marine & Ports is listed as an others. Torgvin (offshore vessel systems) is listed as a regional player.
Does SEAONICS have an API?
No public API is recorded for SEAONICS.
What industry is SEAONICS in?
SEAONICS's product category is Maritime Handling and Lifting Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAIAB, Cargo Handling & Lifting Equipment (Cranes, Derricks, Hoists). Its NAICS code is 336611 and its SIC code is 3730.