Over many years, ScaleAQ has established itself as one of the foremost players in technology development, engineering, and consulting for marine constructions in the aquaculture industry. Since the establishment of the Marine Engineering department in 2014, under the leadership of Martin Søreide, the company has delivered innovative and secure solutions to customers worldwide.
Consolidation of expertise under one unit
ScaleAQ is now consolidating all disciplines within structure, hydrodynamics, projects, mooring, development concepts, and documentation into one unit under Marine Engineering. This unit will be led by Håkon Tønne, who recently assumed the role of Director of Marine Engineering. With this new structure, the department will consist of 26 employees and will further strengthen its capabilities through recruitment in 2025.
“The new consolidation of expertise in Marine Engineering provides us with a strong foundation to deliver even better solutions to our customers. By bringing together our competencies into one team, we can work more efficiently and innovatively while ensuring a high standard at all levels”, says Håkon Tønne, Director of Marine Engineering at ScaleAQ.
This interdisciplinary team enhances the company’s ability to deliver comprehensive and tailored solutions in close collaboration with customers. Marine Engineering offers services including the development of components and equipment, design and engineering of pen constructions and mooring systems, as well as the creation of operational, maintenance, and certification concepts.
From the left: Martin Søreide, CTO ScaleAQ Seabased and Håkon Tønne, Director of Marine Engineering in ScaleAQ
New leadership roles in Marine Engineering
To meet the industry’s increasing demands and clearly define areas of responsibility, ScaleAQ has assigned the following experienced leaders to key roles within Marine Engineering:
Håkon Tønne assumes the role of Director of Marine Engineering. He has been Product Manager for Mooring since 2013 and has led ScaleAQ to become a market leader in this field.
Martin Søreide becomes CTO. Since 2014, he has led Marine Engineering and played a key role in the development of the company’s marine constructions.
Kasper Wåsjø s appointed Head of Mooring. With extensive expertise and long-standing experience in aquaculture mooring systems, he will further develop the team and ensure high quality.
Lars Andreas Larsen becomes Head of Pens and Nets. He brings significant experience from the supplier industry and will continue to develop existing constructions for pens and nets.
Magnus Theodorsen takes on the role of Head of New Concepts Development. He will lead dedicated projects focusing on developing concepts that support ScaleAQ’s market growth.
Geir Håvard Espnes, as Technical Compliance Manager, will lead the Documentation unit. His expertise in aquaculture regulations and standards makes him well-suited to strengthen the company’s documentation and compliance efforts.
Focus on exposed farming
ScaleAQ recognizes the ongoing need for improvement and development within the aquaculture industry. The company’s focus on exposed farming is a vital part of its strategic direction. ScaleAQ contributes solutions that combine robustness, technology, and sustainability, supporting a more efficient and responsible development of the industry.
Emphasis on robustness and sustainability
With a strong professional team and a unified structure, ScaleAQ is well-prepared to meet the complex demands of the aquaculture industry. The company’s technological expertise and experience provide customers with reliable and efficient solutions while contributing to improved fish welfare and increased production.
This reorganization marks a milestone in ScaleAQ’s efforts to further develop the global aquaculture industry.