About Cefront Technology
Cefront Technology was established in 2013 as an independent technology developer with the goal of developing low-cost and innovative solutions.
Our founders have decades of shared history and has through the years introduced a number of new ideas and technologies.
1990
MCG / Hitec Marine
Bow Loading System (BLS) ~ 50 system
Stern Discharge Systems (SDS) ~ 40 system
1993
APL
Disconnectable Turret buoy with ~ 40 systems in operation Worldwide since 1993
1998
Navis
Developed and built new drillship design. Today: "Belford Dolphin"
2001
Sevan Marine
Cylindrical FPSOs and Drilling Units.
11 vessels built, 1 under construction
2013
Logitel Offshore
Designed and built 2 accommodation units.
2014
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SeaLoading
Special purpose Cargo Transfer Vessel (CTV).
2 vessels built.
2015
Cefront Floater
An optimization of the circular hull, qualified for FPSO operations.
2022
Ocean Ventus
Offshore windmill foundation, a low-cost solution for wind turbines.
Applied software in the design process
Software in use:
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SESAM HydroD
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WADAM
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POSTRESP
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SIMO
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Riflex
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Star CCM + (through contractor CFD Marine)
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Nauticus Hull
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SESAM
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GeniE
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SESTRA
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XRACT
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Numerical analysis covering:
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Wave loads and wave interaction
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Motion analysis
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Mooring and station keeping analysis
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Riser analysis
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Linear structural analysis
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Yield and buckling checks
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Fatigue analysis
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2D/3D modelling and review
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Stability analysis
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Document handling and sharing
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PULS
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ShipX
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NAPA
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ProArc
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AUTODESK
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AUTOCAD
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INVENTOR
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MATLAB
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Navis works
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Own developed software
Innovating Maritime Solutions in Arendal's Storied Shipbuilding Legacy
Arendal's maritime history did not start with us, the town was one of the most important maritime centres in Norway in the 19th century, and shipbuilding was a major industry. If you are curious for more on Arendal's maritime history, you can visit our friends over at Bratteklev skipsverft.