What we do
SURF (subsea, umbilicals, risers and flowlines)
Mooring
Decommissioning
Offshore renewables
How we work
Vessels
Clients & Partners
HSEQ
Who we are
People
Management
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We are Ocean Installer

We firmly believe that our success over the past 15 years is directly attributed to the exceptional individuals who make up our team of installers. We prioritize our people, valuing their expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to any mission laid in front of them.

our people

Our people make the difference

With colleagues representing more than 30 different nationalities, we are a diverse and inclusive organization. Spanning across our four global offices, we are strategically positioned to take on projects of any scale - anywhere in the world.

With remarkable skills, vast experience, and an unwavering passion for what they do - our colleagues are at the core of what sets us apart from the rest of the industry.

People at Ocean Installer
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management

Leadership built on offshore expertise

Ocean Installer is managed by people with a strong performance focus and extensive experience within subsea EPCI construction works and offshore wind installation.

Kevin Murphy

Chief Executive Officer

Kevin holds Bachelor and Master degrees from Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Before joining Ocean Installer he worked in various commercial and BA roles in Subsea 7 and Acergy and has since joining the company in 2011, held multiple roles such as Commercial & Project Manager, CCO and Deputy CEO. Kevin also serves as a member of several Boards.

Håvard Strand

Chief Operating Officer

Håvard holds a Master’s Degree in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and he’s worked in multiple roles such as Project Manager and Engineering Manager in Subsea 7. With his extensive experience from engineering, project management and offshore operations within SURF and renewables, Håvard has been a key asset since joining the company as employee number 2 back in 2011.

Heidi Middleton

Chief HR Officer

Educated at Oslo and Akershus University college, Heidi holds a bachelor’s degree in management and has a background from HR in Equinor. Since joining us back in 2012 she’s held several different roles including crewing, emergency preparedness, and HR Manager.

Stig Litlabø

Chief Commercial Officer

Stig holds a Master’s Degree in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He’s worked as Technical, Commercial and Project Manager in the subsea business for more than 25 years, with a vast experience from project execution and operation management within the marine construction and SURF segment. Stig has been with the company since it was started in 2011 in various commercial and operational roles.

Trine Krey

Chief Financial Officer

Trine qualified as Master of Science in Business from Nord University, and has previously worked different roles in Subsea 7’s Finance Department. After joining Ocean Installer back in 2011, she’s been responsible for building our Finance department to what it is today.

values

We CARE

We care about safety.
We care about people.
We care about our environment.

Collaborative

We believe in the value of teamwork. We create more value and a better environment by collaborating openly with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Adaptable

We work in a dynamic industry and we live in a time of transition. We are nimble and agile and we keep decision-lines short. We adapt to our environment.

Reliable

We are experts in our field. We are dependable and we deliver robust solutions to complex problems.

Energetic

We use our energy to move projects forward. We are positive, fun and solution orientated. We thrive in challenging conditions and we are empowered to move fast.

Our story

Our journey

Ever since our inception in 2011 we have navigated the changing industry landscape, building a reputation and track record within marine construction and complex project execution. We’ve grown globally and developed skilled teams to achieve this, entering new markets and bringing our competence and experience to the oil & gas and renewables market.
2011
The management team, supported by HitecVision created Ocean Installer as a challenger in the market, focusing on marine construction in the harsh North Sea environment.
2014
Main focus on delivering our first contract with a major North Sea operator, and to grow our project back-log. We quickly established ourselves as a recognized company in the SURF (subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines) market, while expanding into the Gulf of Mexico.
2015
In response to a downturn in the oil and gas industry we transitioned to an asset-light business model, as well as simultaneously entering the African and Mediterranean markets, ensuring we could maintain our competitive position for clients.
2019
With a recognised track record in marine installation, we set out to become a preferred supplier of services to the international offshore wind industry.
2020
We restructured and created 3 business areas – Offshore Wind Development, Offshore Wind Installation and Subsea Installation. To support the repositioning, we rebranded to Havfram.
2021
Leveraging the strong experience and results from Subsea Installation we continued to build the offshore wind organization, establishing partnerships with major wind companies including RWE, all while continuing to deliver our most profitable annual performance to date.
2022
Having created a reputable offshore wind offering, we divested the wind turbine installation and wind farm license development business units. Havfram remains today as the holding company for Havfram Wind and Kontiki Winds. We, the original Subsea Installation, marine construction and projects execution business, returned to our roots.
2023
With a clear strategy for growth within marine construction, across all relevant sectors in all main offshore energy markets, we reclaimed the Ocean Installer name and launched a new brand identity.
2024
In June 2024 Moreld, a multi-disciplinary engineering group serving top-tier customers in offshore energy and marine industries, acquires Ocean Installer from Hitec Vision. As part of the acquisition, Ocean Installer was integrated into the Moreld Group as a standalone sister company alongside Moreld Apply and Global Maritime.
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MOReld Group

Being a part of the energy transition

Moreld is an industrial multi-disciplinary engineering group offering full-scope services across the offshore energy and marine industries including subsea installations. The group comprises Moreld Apply, Ocean Installer and Global Maritime.

Moreld is a major player on the Norwegian continental shelf with an international footprint. The Group is located in 19 countries, giving access to all major offshore markets, and has over 2,800 employees and contractors.

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