GearConsult – Representing Subsea Industries in Norway

GearConsult AS in Oslo, Norway, is a relatively recent agency for Subsea Industries. The relationship began in 2019 after meeting at the Nor-Shipping trade show.

GearConsult began promoting drive train components and solutions to the Norwegian maritime industry for RENK many years ago. Eleven years ago, Ludvig Nyquist, the current owner and CEO, took over the company from his father. He has since expanded its range of representations, focusing on green, maritime technologies. Subsea Industries with its non-toxic corrosion protection and hull performance coatings was a natural fit, as was Hydrex for underwater maintenance and repair.

“Ecospeed sounded too good to be true,” says Ludvig. “But after hearing about it I traveled to the company headquarters in Antwerp. Seeing Ecospeed on the Hydrex workboats and watching it being washed with steel brushes was pretty compelling and convincing. The whole philosophy behind it being non-polluting and long-lasting was really in line with what I believe in and with our wanting to focus on green products.”

Brim Explorer

GearConsult introduced Subsea Industries and Ecospeed to Brim Explorer, a Norwegian tourism and ship-owning company operating hybrid-electric and electric ships. The company offers silent, sustainable and innovative experiences at sea in Northern Norway and, more recently, also in Oslo.  Their third ship, MS Brisen operating in Oslo, is completely electric. Their ships are designed for the best experience for the guests while creating minimal impact on the environment.

“In 2018 I got to know the owners of Brim Explorer at a shipping event,” recalls Ludvig. “When I met Subsea Industries at Nor-Shipping in 2019 and learned about Ecospeed, I thought that it would be a perfect product for Brim Explorer. They were also at Nor-Shipping so I introduced the two companies.  When it came time to build Brisen in 2022 they were very clear that they would use Ecospeed on this vessel.” The application was very successful and Brim Explorer will also use Ecospeed on their next two newbuildings.

“With Ecospeed we eliminate all chemical emissions to the sea, preventing harmful chemicals from disturbing the fragile ecosystems in the areas in which we operate,” says Espen Larsen-Hakkebo, CEO and Co-founder of Brim Explorer. “Our business is creating unforgettable experiences: it only makes sense to do this causing as little impact to the environment as possible. Ecospeed is therefore our preferred choice over any antifouling system.”

Nick DeLashmutt, project manager at Brødrene Aa, the shipyard that built the Brisen, was very satisfied with how the project was handled. “We appreciate the good cooperation and support from GearConsult and Subsea Industries throughout the various project phases which helped contribute to the successful application of Ecospeed,” says Nick.

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“What I like the most about representing Subsea Industries is the whole philosophy and the background of developing this coating to reduce the environmental impact of the vessel on the oceans and the fact that the company is really devoted to that,” says Ludvig. “If Hydrex gets a request to clean a vessel they won’t do it if it’s got antifouling on the hull because of the pollution. The companies are not just thinking of profit. It’s the whole philosophy behind it.”

Subsea Industries and Hydrex recently joined GearConsult in their booth at Nor-Shipping 2023 and were able to introduce many new prospects to Subsea Industries’ innovative coating solutions. We see a great future in our collaboration with Ludvig and GearConsult.

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