NOSTEC

What NOSTEC does

NOSTEC, legally Norwegian Ocean Space Technology AS, is a privately held Norwegian maritime technology company headquartered in Hareid, Møre og Romsdal. Founded in 2018 and operating with a six-person team, the company targets the zero-emission transition of the maritime industry through two product pillars: its proprietary EZconnect™ brand of high-power vessel chargers (the EZC40-series for RORO/ROPAX vessels with front/rear connections and the EZC45-series for side-connected ships such as short-sea container ships, small bulk carriers, and fast ferries), and an exclusive Norwegian distribution arrangement with Dutch deep-tech firm AutoMooring Solutions BV for AI-enabled automated mooring systems including the Rope Picker Robot, the Ship-to-Ship (STS) Mooring System, and the Remote Payload Robot.

The EZconnect™ chargers are engineered for maritime conditions and incorporate features such as quick-release emergency mechanisms, waterproof construction, and form factors matched to specific vessel connection geometries. The distributed mooring portfolio uses vacuum technology, hydraulic telescopic arms reaching 12 meters, and AI-driven computer vision to recognize bollards, place ropes autonomously, and execute ship-to-ship mooring in as little as one minute with active damping for surge and sway. The Remote Payload Robot integrates mooring, bunkering, and e-charging into a single system. NOSTEC explicitly references alignment with UN Sustainability Goals 13 (Climate Action) and 14 (Life Below Water).

The business model combines hardware sales (EZconnect™ chargers and distributed AMS mooring systems) with professional services covering consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance. NOSTEC operates a sales-led, single-country go-to-market in Norway, reaching enterprise maritime operators through direct sales contacts (phone +47 909 10 593, email [email protected]), a product-focused website, and LinkedIn. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are issued on request. No external funding rounds, customer logos, or revenue figures are disclosed in the available source material.

Name

NOSTEC

Legal name

Norwegian Ocean Space Technology AS

Website

https://nostec.no

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NOSTEC (Norwegian Ocean Space Technology AS) is a Norway-based maritime technology company that sells its EZconnect™ high-power chargers for electric vessels and exclusively distributes AutoMooring Solutions BV's AI-enabled automated mooring robots to Norwegian port and vessel operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Charging and Mooring Equipment

NAICS

Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Shore Power & Electrification Systems (Cold Ironing, Charging Interfaces) (IMAJAJAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Deck Machinery & Mooring Systems (Winches, Windlasses, Capstans) (IMAJAIAA), Marine Cable, Connectors & Cable Management (IMAJAJAK)

Keywords

• Maritime charging systems
• Automated mooring technology
• Vessel electrification equipment
• Ship-to-ship mooring
• Port automation solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Hareid

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Maritime Charging Equipment Sales: Sale of EZconnect™ EZC40-series and EZC45-series charging systems to maritime operators for vessel electrification.
2. Automated Mooring Systems Distribution: Distribution of AutoMooring Solutions BV automated mooring technologies in Norway, including Rope Picker Robot, STS Mooring System, and Remote Payload Robot.
3. Installation and Support Services: Comprehensive support from initial consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance of mooring and charging systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NOSTEC designs and sells the EZconnect™ maritime charging platform (EZC40-series for RORO/ROPAX vessels and EZC45-series for side-connected ships) for high-power charging of battery-operated vessels. Through its exclusive Norwegian distribution partnership with AutoMooring Solutions BV, NOSTEC also delivers AI-driven automated mooring systems — including the Rope Picker Robot, Ship-to-Ship Mooring System, and Remote Payload Robot — along with consultation, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for maritime operators.

Product overview

NOSTEC offers a product portfolio centered on maritime electrification and automated mooring solutions. The core offering is the EZconnect™ charging platform, comprising the EZC40-series for RORO/ROPAX vessels with front/rear connections and the EZC45-series for side-connected ships. Through distribution partnership with AutoMooring Solutions BV, NOSTEC also offers AI-enabled mooring technology including the Rope Picker Robot, Ship-to-Ship Mooring System, and Remote Payload Robot. These products collectively support the maritime industry's transition toward zero emissions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EZconnect™: Maritime charging technology brand for efficient energy transmission solutions, including EZC40-series and EZC45-series products.

Products and services

• EZconnect™ Charging Platform Maritime high-power charging platform brand encompassing the EZC40 and EZC45 charger series for efficient energy transmission to battery-operated vessels, marketed to maritime operators in Norway.
• EZC40-series Charger High-power charger designed for RORO/ROPAX vessels or ships with front/rear connections, featuring robust design, quick-release mechanism for emergency disengagement, and waterproof features for maritime conditions.
• EZC45-series Charger Charging solution tailored for side-connected ships including short-sea container ships, small bulk carriers, and fast ferries, featuring minimal footprint designed for maritime applications.
• Rope Picker Robot (RPR) Industry 4.0-ready robotic arm with up to 15-meter reach and 8-meter height difference capability, using AI to autonomously recognize and place mooring ropes on bollards, controlled remotely from the wheelhouse to eliminate the need for deck personnel. Distributed in Norway by NOSTEC under partnership with AutoMooring Solutions BV.
• Ship-to-Ship (STS) Mooring System Automated mooring system using vacuum pads, hydraulic telescopic arms with up to 12-meter reach, and AI-driven automation for ship-to-ship operations, enabling mooring in as little as 1 minute and pulling ships to predetermined distances of 2-8 meters with active damping technology that limits ship motions in surge and sway. Distributed in Norway by NOSTEC under partnership with AutoMooring Solutions BV.
• Remote Payload Robot (RPR) Evolution of the Rope Picker Robot integrating automated mooring, bunkering, and e-charging connections into a single system to reduce human involvement and boost safety, efficiency, and uptime in maritime operations. Distributed in Norway by NOSTEC under partnership with AutoMooring Solutions BV.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mooring operations reduced to 1 minute with STS system
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AutoMooring Solutions BV (AMS)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021NOSTEC collaborates with AutoMooring Solutions BV (AMS), a Dutch deep-tech company founded in 2021 that revolutionizes maritime mooring through automation, AI, and robotics. AMS specializes in developing cutting-edge mooring systems designed to enhance safety, efficiency, and sustainability. NOSTEC serves as the exclusive distributor of AMS technologies in Norway, offering comprehensive support from initial consultation to installation and ongoing maintenance.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cavotec: Swiss-listed provider of shore power (Alternative Maritime Power) connection systems and automated mooring for ports and vessels, directly comparable to NOSTEC's EZconnect™ chargers and AMS-distributed automated mooring systems.
• Stemmann-Technik: Supplier of shore power connection systems, cable management, and high-current couplers for ports and ships; directly comparable to NOSTEC's EZconnect™ charging interface and maritime cable handling offerings.

Regional players

• Corvus Energy: Norwegian-Canadian supplier of battery energy storage systems for electric and hybrid vessels; adjacent peer sharing the same maritime-electrification customer base but focused on batteries rather than charging interfaces.

Broad incumbents

• Kongsberg Maritime: Norwegian-headquartered incumbent delivering vessel automation, hybrid/electric propulsion, and integrated bridge systems; a natural Norwegian-cluster peer and potential future acquirer or competitor to NOSTEC.
• Wärtsilä: Major marine technology group offering ship electrification, hybrid propulsion, and shore-power infrastructure; broad incumbent overlap with NOSTEC's maritime charging focus and significantly greater scale.
• MacGregor (Cargotec): Provider of load-handling, mooring, and deck machinery solutions for the maritime industry; competes broadly with NOSTEC in vessel berthing and mooring automation.
• ABB Marine & Ports: Global provider of electric propulsion, shore power, and port automation solutions for vessels and terminals; competes with NOSTEC in the high-power vessel-charging space and offers much broader geographic reach.
• Trelleborg Marine & Infrastructure: Provides marine fendering, mooring, and docking solutions to ports and terminals; overlaps with NOSTEC's automated mooring proposition through adjacent conventional mooring products.
• Schneider Electric: Global electrical equipment major with shore power and port electrification offerings, supplying high-current connectors and power distribution to ports comparable to NOSTEC's EZconnect™ systems.

Emerging players

• AutoMooring Solutions BV: Dutch deep-tech founder of the RPR, STS Mooring System, and Remote Payload Robot that NOSTEC distributes in Norway; the originating technology peer rather than a true competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nostec

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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