Managing Director

Stein Foss has his technical and commercial background from the shipping industry since his first repair project on a sailing ship in 1983. The later years he has been in charge of marketing, sales and contracting of turnkey system supply contracts worldwide.

Director, Research and Development

Aage Bjørn Andersen holds a Master of Science degree in Naval Architecture from the University of Newcastle (UK) / Technical University of Trondheim (NTH, Norway) (1987). His professional background includes design, new-building follow-up and operations of ships. Since 1991, his focus has been on the environmental challenges of the offshore and shipping industries.

Sales Director

Tor Atle Eiken holds his Chief Officer license in Navigation from Maritime Faculty in Vestfold, Norway. His professional life includes a broad experience; navigation officer, contract administration, technical advisor, sales and marketing. He has lived in Germany, China and US the last years and worked with a large variety of yards and ship-owners around the world.

Technical Director

Gunnar Bærheim has a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Trondheim (NTH, Norway) as well as a Business Candidate degree. He has been responsible for the Marine Insulation Division of Teknisk Isolering (later purchased by Unitor ASA) in the 200 MNOK annual turnover range. He has lived in Japan and worked tight against yards in Korea building up large contracting activities on Shipyards in these countries.

Operational Director

Jo Inge Bommen holds degrees in Mechanical engineering and in Fire, Safety & Reliability engineering. With the exception of project management in the oil & gas industry over the last 4 years before joining OceanSaver, his professional life has consisted of design, delivery, installation and commissioning of technical applications to the marine industry. He has worked with a large variety of yards and ship-owners around the world.

Service Manager

Pål-Erik Nyrud holds degrees in Maritime Electro-Automation and Maintenance & Security technologies. Key work experience is related to marine automation, service- and project management, R&D, sales-support and commissioning engineer.  Major tasks in OceanSavere will include building up the After-Sales- and service team in order to meet the needs of our clients.

Project Manager

Sverre Strømme has a technical degree in engineering and a Bachelor in maritime subjects. Working experience consists of several years as an engineer in the merchant navy as well as technical work in maritime and offshore industry.

Technical Manager

Kjell Varenhed has long marine experience as a Chief Engineer on most kinds of vessels and has since the mid 80's specialised his activity within Marine Nitrogen systems.

He was on one of the first teams introducing Controlled Atmosphere in the cargo holds of Reefer vessels.

Financial Director

Rolf Lessner is a Bachelor of MBA and member of National Association of Certified Accountants in Norway. He has a year-long experience from working as Office Manager / Financial Director in maritime business. In the recent years he has worked as a consultant in a financial services company. 

Area Sales Manager

Leif Erik Caspersen has his education from The "BI Norwegian School of Management", specialised in Market Communication and business to business sale and marketing. Since 1979 he has worked with business to business sale and marketing of technical products in positions as Marketing Coordinator, Product Manager, Marketing Manager and Managing Director. During the last 15 years he has worked in companies delivering products within corrosion protection and surface treatment for ships and offshore installation. 

Project Engineer

Pawel Kowal holds a Master of Science degree in Ocean Engineering and Ship Technology from the Technical University of Gdansk (Poland). His specialization is marine power plants and marine piping systems. His experience is based on work in shipyards and design office.