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.