Høglund Marine Solutions

What Høglund Marine Solutions does

Høglund Marine Solutions (legal entity Høglund AS) is a privately held Norwegian marine automation specialist headquartered in Barkåker, Tønsberg, founded in the early 1990s. The company designs, engineers, and delivers integrated automation systems (IAS) for commercial vessels, with a portfolio spanning power management (PMS, Power Fault Control, Energy Management), engine and fuel-gas safety (ECS, FGSS/GCS/GSS), cargo control, HVAC, alarm monitoring, seismic compressor control, and the proprietary Høglund Playback logging function invented in 1995. Since 2023 the company has been majority-owned by Eitzen Group following a share issue; the founder Kåre Høglund serves as Chairman.

The company serves two parallel customer sets: ship owners and operators (cruise lines, gas and chemical tanker operators, offshore wind, fishing, seismic, and offshore drilling operators) and shipyards (Jiangnan Shipyard, CIMC SOE, Damen, Chowgule, China Merchants Jinling, Tersan, Uzmar) for newbuild integration. Business mix is dominated by project-based turnkey IAS deliveries — both newbuild packages and complex retrofits of obsolete systems from ABB, Valmarine, Lyngsø, Autronica, Scana, and Samsung — supplemented by Lifecycle Service Agreements and the Høglund Connect cloud platform (annual subscriptions covering remote troubleshooting, configuration support, and 24/7 emergency assistance), 5-year scheduled service, and remote-access services secured by the cSAFE firewall. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise field sales to ship owners plus shipyard EPC integration for newbuilds, with channel partners covering Türkiye, South America, South Korea, and South Africa.

The technology stack is built on ABB AC800 controllers with S800/S100 I/O hardware, wrapped in Høglund's own software, cybersecurity (DNV Cyber Secure), and cloud layer (Høglund Connect). Forward-looking capability development centers on the DNV-AiP-approved Høglund Connect ROC (Remote Operations Centre), the announced NextGen automation platform, and expanding integrations into alternative fuels (methanol-ready tankers, LNG bunkering, hybrid/battery systems via Kyoto Group, wind-assisted propulsion via the Vindskip® investment). The company operates from five offices (Norway, China, South Korea, Finland, Poland) and reports 101-250 employees; it has not disclosed revenue.

Name

Høglund Marine Solutions

Legal name

Høglund AS

Website

https://hoglund.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Høglund Marine Solutions designs and delivers integrated marine automation, power management, and digital systems for ship owners, operators, and shipyards worldwide, with proprietary playback and remote operations capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tønsberg

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Integrated Automation System (IAS) Project Sales: Turnkey project deliveries of integrated automation systems for newbuild vessels and retrofits. Revenue is project-based, typically single large contracts per vessel or vessel series. Includes hardware supply, engineering, installation, commissioning, and sea trials.
2. Lifecycle Service Agreements: Yearly subscription add-on for Høglund Connect platform customers. Includes event investigations, troubleshooting, parameter adjustments, configuration support, priority support, 24/7 emergency assistance, and remote connection.
3. 5-Year Service: Periodic service of Høglund systems every five years coinciding with maintenance dockings. Includes operator station replacement, GMR update, firmware update, cSafe Firewall installation, and backup battery replacement.
4. Remote Access Services: Remote service operations through secure TeamViewer connection, enabling Høglund technicians to access onboard computers for troubleshooting without travelling. Cyber security managed by cSAFE firewall.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Høglund designs, engineers, and delivers integrated marine automation, power management, and digital solutions for commercial vessels worldwide. The core offering is a single unified Integrated Automation System (IAS) platform spanning power management, engine safety, cargo control, alarm monitoring, HVAC, and fuel gas systems, delivered either as turnkey newbuild packages to shipyards or as retrofits to ship owners replacing obsolete legacy systems (ABB, Valmarine, Lyngsø, Autronica, Scana, Samsung). Recurring Lifecycle Service Agreements, remote access services, and 5-year maintenance programs provide ongoing support through the Høglund Connect cloud platform with Remote Operations Centre capability.

Product overview

Høglund Marine Solutions offers a modular integrated automation platform architecture comprising three core product categories: Integrated Automation System (IAS), Digital Solutions, and Power Systems. The IAS serves as the central platform integrating alarm monitoring, engine control, cargo handling, and safety systems. Supporting modules include Høglund Playback for incident troubleshooting, Ship Performance Monitor (SPM) for fuel and emissions analytics, Power Management System (PMS), Engine Control and Safety System (ECS), cSAFE Firewall for cybersecurity, and specialized control systems for cargo, fuel gas, HVAC, and seismic compressors. Digital Solutions are delivered through the Høglund Connect cloud platform enabling fleet management, remote operations (ROC), and lifecycle services. Services include remote access support, 5-year maintenance programs, and turnkey retrofit delivery. The portfolio is specifically designed for maritime vessels including cruise ships, tankers, chemical carriers, LNG bunkering vessels, offshore vessels, and fishing vessels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Høglund Connect: Cloud platform and remote operations solution enabling fleet management, live data monitoring, and remote service access through a single secure online platform
• Høglund Playback
• Høglund Ship Performance Monitor (SPM)
• Høglund cSAFE
• Høglund PMS

Products and services

• Integrated Automation System (IAS)
• Digital Solutions
• Power Systems
• Høglund Playback Proprietary integrated logging system that stores every signal every second in a replayable file, enabling operators to go back in time and review alarms and events as if they were live. Stores up to one year of history depending on disk size. Includes Fast Data Capture at 100ms intervals and Sequence of Events storage with 1ms accuracy. Delivered as standard on all Høglund automation systems.
• Ship Performance Monitor (SPM) Monitoring software that automatically generates Day- and Mode Reports with fuel and power consumption data, vessel speed, wind, wave, draft, and trim. Mirrors live data to Høglund Cloud via LiveData feature. Supports EU MRV regulation 2015/757 and IMO DCS reporting, and is certified as an EU MRV IT System compatible with THETIS-MRV. Calculates fuel consumption with up to 98% accuracy without expensive flowmeters.
• Power Management System (PMS) Comprehensive power generation and distribution management system featuring Load Dependent Start/Stop, Power Limitation for thruster drives, Heavy Consumer management, Pre-warning & Shutdown monitoring, automatic Mode handling, and DC/Hybrid Switchboard support. Includes Energy Management System functionality controlling battery usage with hybrid mode, peak-shaving mode, DP mode, and shore connection operational modes.
• Engine Control and Safety System (ECS) Safeguards vessel operation through engine control, emergency shutdown, battery safety, and fuel gas safety monitoring and protection. Includes Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) split into Gas Control System (GCS) for fuel supply monitoring and bunkering, and Gas Safety System (GSS) for safety-critical element monitoring.
• Høglund cSAFE Firewall Physical firewall/router separating Høglund automation deliveries from the internet and vessel's network. Controls data flow, blocks unauthorized traffic, and enables secure remote access via TeamViewer with two-factor authentication. Part of Høglund's DNV Cyber Secure certified cyber security architecture.
• Cargo Control System Vital part of the integrated automation system for monitoring and handling of valves and pumps. Modular design tailored to tank level, temperature, and pressure requirements. Includes Høglund Playback for troubleshooting. Deployed across VLEC, LNG bunkering, chemical tanker, and FPSO applications.
• Fuel Gas Control (FGSS) Monitors, controls and safeguards fuel gas supply. Split into Gas Control System (GCS) for fuel supply process monitoring and bunkering, and Gas Safety System (GSS) for monitoring safety-critical elements including piping integrity and gas escape detection. Used on LNG-fuelled vessels, LNG bunkering vessels, and VLEC newbuilds.
• Høglund Connect Cloud-based platform connecting ships to Høglund's services. Supports remote assistance, monitoring, configuration changes, troubleshooting, and software updates. Used as the foundation for Remote Operations Centre (ROC) capability. Includes Lifecycle Service Agreement features such as event investigations, parameter adjustments, configuration support, priority support, 24/7 emergency assistance, and remote connection.
• Remote Access Service Service operations delivered from anywhere in the world through secure internet, allowing Høglund technicians remote access to onboard computers for troubleshooting without leaving the office. Cyber security managed by cSAFE firewall with TeamViewer cloud-based two-factor authentication.
• 5-Year Maintenance Service Periodic onboard service of Høglund systems every five years coinciding with maintenance dockings. Includes operator station replacement, GMR update, firmware update, cSafe Firewall installation, and backup battery replacement.

Quantifiable outcome

• PGS Titan-class seismic vessels achieve 0.9% downtime through Høglund power management optimization
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Navtürk EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 October 2023Channel partner delivering Høglund IAS on projects at Uzmar Shipyard (two tugboats) and Tersan Shipyard (pleasure yacht and fishing vessel) in Türkiye. Høglund delivers state-of-the-art Integrated Automation System through this partner relationship.
• Veracity by DNVcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 June 2023Høglund partnered with DNV's Veracity industry cloud platform to provide seamless flow of operational data from onboard systems. Høglund is an approved data collector for DNV-GL Veracity platform, enabling automated EU MRV and IMO DCS reporting for customers.
• M&O PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2021Sales and service partner for South America, part of Høglund's growing global network of intermediaries.
• Bollfilter KoreaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 March 2021Sales and service partner for South Korea, bolstering Høglund's presence in the world's number one shipbuilding center.
• Mackay MarineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2021New partner in South Africa forming part of Høglund's growing global network of intermediaries, increasing availability and improving service for Høglund automation and energy systems.
• KBAL (Knutsen Group)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Høglund provides customized automation and control systems integrated into KBAL's filter-free, chemical-free ballast water treatment technology. Partnership started in spring 2020. Høglund delivers control of pumps and valves on a dedicated marine type-approved cabinet, fully integrated into vessel's IAS. 25 Knutsen vessels and 4 external shipowner vessels already installed with 16 Høglund deliveries contracted.
• Babcock LGEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBabcock LGE leads design, supply, and advisory supervision/commissioning of Cargo Handling System (CHS) and Fuel Gas Supply System (FGSS) for gas carriers. Høglund designs integrated automation system and customized control for cargo handling and fuel gas based on Babcock LGE's design. Key projects include Pacific Ineos Belstaff (world's largest ethane carrier) and series of VLEC vessels.
• WeTech, Wärtsilä, Siemens, ABB, TheSwitch, Norwegian Electric Systems, HAF Power SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationHøglund PMS has been used as PMS supplier for vessels with DC Solutions delivered through these technology companies. Høglund software design principal enables customisation for DC Inverter functionality across different hardware ecosystems.
• Jiangnan ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership with Jiangnan Shipyard for delivery of automation and gas management systems on VLECs, LNG-fuelled tankers, and chemical tankers. Multiple repeat orders. Høglund among Jiangnan's top 15 suppliers out of ~700.
• CIMC SOE (CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivering IAS and Cargo Control Systems for LNG bunkering vessel newbuilds at CIMC SOE. Named Outstanding Supplier 2025 by CIMC SOE. Long-term relationship across multiple vessel series.
• Damen ShipyardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivering IAS for DP2 Commissioning Service Operation Vessels (CSOVs) built at Damen Vietnam for Windcat offshore wind service vessels.
• Chowgule ShipyardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding hybrid bulk vessels (AtoB@C Shipping) and Electramar series at Chowgule Shipyard in India with Høglund integrated automation and hybrid systems.
• Halliburton ASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContract to deliver turnkey retrofit of LNG Fuel Gas Supply System and shore power upgrade for RoRo-combination carrier M/V Hannah Kristina. Extensive collaboration between yard, class societies, and naval architects.
• HB Hunte EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with HB Hunte for FGSS delivery on six Hurtigruten passenger ship retrofits. Also partnered on CO2 vessel, tank, and cargo handling concept for carbon capture and storage projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä Marine Solutions: Wärtsilä's Marine Solutions division supplies ship automation, power management, gas systems, and lifecycle services across most vessel segments. It is also a Høglund customer (Cargo Control Systems for VLECs), but competes where Wärtsilä delivers its own integrated automation stack.
• ABB Marine & Ports: ABB is the legacy supplier of the AC450/AC800 platforms that Høglund's IAS is built on and frequently replaces. ABB offers its own integrated automation, power, and propulsion control stack for newbuilds and competes for retrofit projects across commercial shipping.
• Siemens Energy (Marine Solutions): Siemens provides power and automation hardware, including drives and energy management, that shipyards integrate into vessel automation systems. It is one of Høglund's named integration partners for PMS/DC solutions and competes at the platform level for newbuild orders.

Emerging players

• Becker Marine Systems: Becker Marine Systems is a Hamburg-based specialist in LNG fuel gas systems, cargo-handling, and ship automation components. It overlaps with Høglund on FGSS, cargo control, and integrated automation where gas-fueled propulsion is involved.
• TGE Marine Gas Engineering: TGE Marine specializes in cargo handling and fuel gas systems for LNG, LPG, and other gas carriers. It jointly delivers VLEC and LNG bunkering projects with Høglund on CIMC SOE hulls and competes on gas-system integration depth.
• Valmarine (VEO/Onboard Logix): Valmarine, within the VEO ecosystem, supplies integrated automation and alarm systems commonly found on cruise ships and ferries. It is named among legacy vendors Høglund explicitly targets for retrofit replacement.

Direct peers

• Praxis Automation Technology: Praxis provides integrated automation, alarm monitoring, and cargo control systems to shipyards and ship owners worldwide. It targets overlapping ship types (tankers, offshore, navy) and competes head-to-head with Høglund on mid-sized vessel automation projects.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is the largest marine automation, integrated bridge, and vessel control vendor globally. It competes directly with Høglund on integrated automation systems, power management, and remote/autonomous vessel solutions for cruise, offshore, and merchant shipping.
• Marine Technologies LLC (MTI): Marine Technologies provides integrated vessel management, automation, and navigation systems, primarily to offshore and government customers. It is a closely comparable mid-sized automation specialist serving similar vessel classes as Høglund.
• Navis Engineering: Navis Engineering supplies integrated automation, engine control, and power management systems for tankers, bulkers, and offshore vessels. Its scope and customer profile overlap with Høglund's integrated automation platform, particularly for cargo control and engine safety.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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