Norwater

What Norwater does

Norwater AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of reverse osmosis (RO) freshwater maker systems, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Høylandsbygd, Sunnhordland, Norway. The company converts seawater into potable and technical-grade freshwater for ships, offshore platforms, aquaculture well-boats, and land-based installations, using membrane separation driven by Danfoss axial-piston high-pressure pumps, with optional energy-recovery devices that reclaim 40–60% of input energy on larger systems. Its product range spans the NWE-Series compact units (5–50 m³/day) for small vessels, the high-volume NWC- and NWS-Series (60–500 m³/day) for offshore rigs and passenger ships, customized systems deployed at up to 10,500 m³/day for salmon-farming well-boats, and containerized solutions for space- or time-constrained sites. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Norwater Rental AS (est. 2015) it also offers rental, commissioning, training, and service agreements, and it markets the NorBarrier HSE equipment line (belt barriers, self-closing doors and gates) primarily to North Sea operators.

The company sells to enterprise customers — ship owners, offshore operators, salmon farming companies, and selected municipalities — through direct sales from Norway backed by a 13+ country agent and partner network (including Japan, India, Singapore, Turkey, the UAE, Australia, Spain, Chile, Romania, South Africa, Greece, Cyprus, South Korea, and a Shanghai-based China office). Pricing is quote-based, reflecting system size and customization. Norwater is ISO 9001:2015 certified and prequalified under Achilles JQS and FPAL for oil & gas procurement, and counts Equinor, Seadrill, Odfjell Tankers, Sølvtrans, Hurtigruten, Qatargas, and Østensjø among its named customers. It is privately held by Norwegian holding company Barge Invest AS, with 11–50 employees and a cumulative installed base of 500–600+ systems worldwide.

Name

Norwater

Legal name

Norwater AS

Website

https://norwater.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Norwater AS is a Norwegian manufacturer of reverse osmosis freshwater maker systems for marine, offshore, aquaculture, and land-based applications, selling direct to ship owners, oil & gas operators, and fish-farming companies through a global partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Water Treatment Equipment

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Piping, Valves & Pumps (Deck/Service Systems Components) (IMAJAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Retrofits & Modernization (Scrubbers, Ballast Water, Alternative Fuels, Energy-Saving Devices) (IMAJAFAH), Aquaculture & Fish-Farm Service Vessels (Feed, Wellboats, Harvest Support) (IMAJADAF)

Keywords

• Reverse osmosis systems
• Marine water treatment
• Freshwater maker systems
• Aquaculture water systems
• Offshore safety equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Høyland

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RO System Sales: Norwater generates revenue through the sale of Reverse Osmosis freshwater maker systems, including standard, customized, and containerized configurations. Systems range from compact units for smaller vessels to large capacity systems for fish farming and land-based installations.
2. Rental Solutions: Norwater offers rental options for RO systems through Norwater Rental AS subsidiary. Rental provides a convenient option for time-limited demand or for testing before considering purchase, with both containerized and freestanding systems available.
3. After Sales Products & Services: Services include commissioning, training, spare parts supply, inspection/repair services, and service agreements with regular inspections at pre-agreed intervals including beneficial service rates and discounts on spare parts.
4. NorBarrier HSE Equipment Sales: Norwater sells its own design HSE equipment including Belt Barriers and Self-Closing doors/gates, with several thousand units in operation primarily in the North Sea.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Norwater AS manufactures and sells Reverse Osmosis (RO) freshwater maker systems that convert seawater into potable and technical water for marine vessels, offshore rigs, aquaculture operations, and land-based installations. The company also produces the NorBarrier sub-brand of HSE safety equipment including belt barriers, self-closing doors, and gates for offshore and onshore restricted areas. Systems range from compact 5 m³/day units up to customized installations exceeding 10,000 m³/day, with rental options available through its Norwater Rental AS subsidiary.

Product overview

Norwater AS is a Norwegian manufacturer offering two main product lines: NorWater reverse osmosis freshwater maker systems and NorBarrier HSE safety equipment. The NorWater product family includes the NWE-Series (compact entry-level for small vessels, 5-50 m³/day), NWC-Series (most popular mid-range model, 60-80 m³/day), and NWS-Series (high capacity for offshore, 100-500 m³/day), plus Customized Systems for extreme capacity applications and Containerized Systems for space-constrained installations. Rental solutions are available as an alternative to purchase. Technical Water is an add-on producing ultra-pure water (<15 ppm). The NorBarrier sub-brand offers belt barriers, self-closing doors, and gates for offshore and onshore restricted area safety. After-sales services include commissioning, training, spare parts, and service agreements. The company has delivered over 500 systems worldwide since 1995.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NorBarrier: HSE safety products including belt barriers, self-closing doors, and self-closing gates designed for offshore and onshore restricted area applications.
• Norwater Rental

Products and services

• NWE-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems Entry-level compact reverse osmosis system optimized for smaller vessels, with capacities from 5-50 m³/day, dimensions L:1.4m x W:0.6m x H:0.9m, weight from 190 kg, and power consumption of 5-8 kW. For ship owners and operators of smaller marine vessels requiring freshwater production.
• NWC-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems Mid-range reverse osmosis system with capacities from 60-80 m³/day, dimensions from L:1.9m x W:1.0m x H:1.4m, weight from 890 kg, and power consumption of 18-23 kW. The most popular Norwater design chosen by large companies across multiple marine segments.
• NWS-Series Reverse Osmosis Systems Compact reverse osmosis design for high capacity demand, with capacities from 100-500 m³/day, dimensions L:2.6m x W:1.4m x H:2.1m, weight from 1600 kg, and power consumption of 30-36 kW. Available with Energy Recovery Device recovering 40-60% of input energy. Chosen by major offshore companies and large passenger vessels.
• Customized RO Systems Large capacity freshwater systems with customized and flexible design for extreme capacity requirements. Applied to well boats, fish farming, land-based installations, and service boats, with over 500 customized deliveries worldwide.
• Containerized RO Systems Containerized reverse osmosis systems for ship and rig applications where space is limited or demand is time-limited. Systems may be fully or partly containerized, with prefiltration integrated below deck and pump/membrane containers placed on deck.
• RO System Rental Solutions Rental option for RO systems as an alternative to purchase or for testing before purchase consideration, offered through Norwater Rental AS subsidiary. Available for both containerized and free-standing systems for time-limited demand or trial purposes.
• Technical Water Production Systems Reverse osmosis system producing technical water quality (less than 15 ppm purity) through 2-stage membrane filtration, where outlet water from 1st stage becomes inlet water to 2nd stage. Used for applications such as chemical tank cleaning where higher purity than potable water is required.
• NorBarrier Belt Barrier Belt barrier with band up to 33 meters and custom text, designed for rough weather conditions, small and easy to install with quick coupling, manufactured in Norway. Several thousand units in operation primarily in the North Sea.
• NorBarrier Self-Closing Door/Gate Safety door/gate made of stainless steel and aluminium with adjustable tensioning spring system, designed to meet stringent requirements in the North Sea. Part of the NorBarrier HSE equipment line for offshore and onshore restricted area safety.
• After-Sales Service Comprehensive after-sales support including commissioning, training, spare parts supply, inspection and repair services, and service agreements with regular system inspections at pre-agreed intervals including beneficial service rates and discounts on spare parts. Available 24/7 via service support line.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 40-60% through energy recovery devices on larger capacity systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Eide Bygg & Anlegg ASminorOthersListed as a link partner on the Norwater website, indicating a business relationship or referral connection. Eide Bygg & Anlegg AS is a Norwegian construction company.
• Harison Sangyo Co. LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapan representative office located in Hiroshima. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Japanese market. Contact: Katsushige Nakato, President.
• Killick Agencies and Marketing Ltd (KAML)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndia representative office located in Mumbai. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Indian market. Contact: Prasad Khardenavis, Director.
• Scanvik Marine ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSingapore representative office. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Singapore market. Contact: Ronnie Tay, Managing Director, and Chin Pei Sze, Sales Engineer.
• ARTI DenizcilikcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkey representative office located in Istanbul. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Turkish market. Contact: [email protected].
• Ulmatec Services LLC (UMT Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDubai representative office in UAE located at Dubai Maritime City. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the UAE and Middle East market. Contact: Kjetil Leine, CEO.
• Green Ocean Solutions Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia representative office in Subiaco, Western Australia. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Australian market. Contact: Michael Connolly, Managing Director.
• Equipos Nornaval S.LcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpain representative office in Vigo. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Spanish market. Contact: Rafael Gutierrez.
• Ancora LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChile representative office in Conception. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Chilean market. Contact: Juan Pablo Gomez, Commercial Manager.
• Entirely Shipping & Trading LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRomania representative office in Constanta. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Romanian market. Contact: Daniel Capusan, General Manager.
• NovaMarinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Africa/Sub-Sahara representative office in Cape Town. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the South African and Sub-Saharan market. Contact: Susan Meldrum, Divisional Manager.
• Technava SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreece representative office in Athens (Paleo Faliro). Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Greek market, including retrofits and newbuildings. Contact: Antonis Pavlou (Retrofits) and Alexandros Alexandropoulos (NBs).
• Cass Technava LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCyprus representative office in Limassol. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the Cypriot market. Contact: George Sotirellis.
• GMS Wind Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Korea representative office in Busan. Norwater agent handling sales and service support for the South Korean market. Contact: Mr. Jake Jin.
• Maritim Service AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwater's subcontractor for system production. Located in Norway, Maritim Service AS has been producing Norwater systems, with 12 systems planned to leave the workshop during January alone, demonstrating increased capacity and flexibility in production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Wärtsilä: Large marine and offshore technology company offering water systems alongside engines, propulsion, and lifecycle services. Overlaps with Norwater on vessel freshwater production but at a much broader portfolio and global scale.
• Alfa Laval: Global marine equipment incumbent offering freshwater generators, heat exchangers, and separation equipment as part of a broad shipboard equipment portfolio. Competes with Norwater on marine RO but also offers many other vessel systems.
• Veolia Water Technologies (Sidem): Major water-treatment group whose marine desalination arm (Sidem) supplies RO systems for offshore platforms, FPSOs, and large vessels. Direct technical overlap with Norwater on large-scale marine and offshore RO systems.
• Parker Hannifin (Racord Division): Diversified motion and control technologies group whose Racor marine filtration line addresses fuel, oil, and water filtration on vessels. Overlaps with Norwater on marine water treatment equipment as part of a much wider industrial filtration portfolio.

Direct peers

• Cathelco: UK-based marine water treatment company providing desalination, water softening, and associated equipment for commercial shipping and offshore installations. Comparable to Norwater as a specialist supplier of marine RO and water treatment equipment.
• Hatenboer-Water: Dutch-based marine and offshore water treatment specialist offering freshwater generators, RO systems, and water management services for vessels, rigs and platforms. Highly comparable in product offering and end-market focus to Norwater.
• Tecnicomar: Italian marine desalination specialist producing reverse osmosis systems for ships, offshore platforms, and land-based applications. Directly comparable to Norwater as a marine RO freshwater maker manufacturer serving similar vessel and offshore customers.

Emerging players

• Horizon Reverse Osmosis: Specialist marine and offshore reverse osmosis system manufacturer focused on compact RO units for vessels and platforms. Closely comparable to Norwater's NWE/NWC/NWS product family in size, capacity, and end-customer profile.
• EnviroTech Systems (Bilge Water Solutions): Smaller marine water treatment specialist focused on bilge water, RO and wastewater systems for vessels. Comparable in scale and specialization to Norwater, with partial overlap on marine RO offerings.

Regional players

• SELWOOD: UK-based pump and marine equipment specialist serving commercial marine, offshore, and industrial markets. Comparable to Norwater in the marine equipment space with some overlap on pumps and water-handling systems for vessels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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