Espen Johansen has 25 years of experience from the offshore oil & gas industry. Ten of these years in Equinor as a process engineer and later as a department technical advisor dealing with both subsea and topside applications. Espen has been involved in Cranemaster since the early 90’s, gathering extensive experience in the field of heave compensation. Espen has education in both process/mechanical disciplines and business economics and is currently active on several boards of directors.

Sondre Gonsholt has broad experience from the offshore industry, with particular focus on subsea technology. Starting at FMC Technologies, he worked as a field engineer offshore, supporting subsea well operations. He continued his career as technical lead and specialist engineer, developing new technology for vessel based riserless well intervention. Since joining Cranemaster, he has been responsible for several large development projects. Sondre holds a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU).

Christian Lund brings over 33 years of extensive management expertise in the global offshore energy sector. With several decades of project management and product development abroad, he held influential roles in comprehensive projects at both FMC Technologies and Oil Spill Response Ltd. Christian’s portfolio boasts notable project management achievements, including the USD 800 million Subsea Well Response Project and key contributions to projects with major industry players like Total, ExxonMobil, Equinor, Chevron, and others.

Terje Johansen is Service Manager at Cranemaster, where he is responsible for maintenance, service, and assembly of units in the workshop. With more than 20 years of mechanical and technical experience, he has extensive expertise in heave compensation and shock absorber systems. Terje is dedicated to ensuring reliable performance and high-quality service for every customer.

Kristian Helland brings a strong technical background and industry expertise to his role as Business Development Manager at Cranemaster. With a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), he has built a career that spans research, product development, and business strategy across various sectors.

His experience includes positions at Sintef, Borealis, REC Wafer, Seram Coatings, and a decade-long tenure at Cranemaster, where he developed a deep understanding of offshore lifting operations. Kristian’s passion lies in tackling complex technical challenges and collaborating with industry partners to develop innovative solutions that enhance offshore safety and efficiency.

Outside of work, he enjoys trekking, cycling, skiing, and playing in a local amateur symphonic band.