Blue Maritime Cluster acts as an enabler within one of the world’s leading maritime clusters, representing the industry and working closely with its companies, academic partners, and key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives, build competence, strengthen collaboration, and support access to relevant markets.

Through Blue Maritime Cluster, more than 200 member companies collaborate across the maritime value chain – together with academia and supporting partners nationally and internationally – on joint projects, competence development, and strategic initiatives that strengthen competitiveness. We provide insights and expertise to our members, facilitate innovation, and provide access to new markets and partnerships, positioning the maritime cluster as a global leader.

We were granted the status of a Global Centre of Expertise in 2014 due to our unique market position and significant contribution to Norwegian value creation, 

Blue Maritime Cluster is run by the innovation company ÅKP, leveraging its expertise and extensive network to support continued growth and value creation across the maritime industry.