Zinus has been awarded the prestigious Maritime CleanTech Award for 2025 in recognition of its significant contributions to advancing maritime electrification. The judging panel cited the company’s rapid global expansion and effective emission reduction via innovative port solutions as key factors in its win.
Headquartered in Norway's west coast, Zinus has transformed how maritime vessels connect to clean electricity. By automating shore power and charging systems, the company has enhanced the efficiency, safety, and simplicity of electric port operations.
Currently, Zinus' cable management solutions are utilised worldwide, from the Arctic to New Zealand, contributing to emission reductions and lessening operational challenges for ship owners and ports.
Global Expansion and Innovation
“Zinus is a company that not only pushes technology forward but accelerates the shift to zero-emission maritime solutions. They have transformed how vessels connect to clean energy. With global reach, they are now a key driver of maritime electrification around the world,” stated Even T. Sagebakken, State Secretary for Ocean Policy, during the award ceremony on Thursday.
Recent expansion includes the establishment of offices in the United States and Italy
In a few short years, Zinus has evolved from a promising start-up into a global supplier of advanced maritime technology, now servicing 19 countries across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
Recent expansion includes the establishment of offices in the United States and Italy, with strategic partnerships with key industry players underscoring its scalability.
Recognition and Support
The award, backed by Sparebanken Norge's Agenda Vestlandet foundation and selected by an industry-led jury, celebrates companies making transformative impacts in the maritime sector.
“When a small Norwegian company goes from local quays to major ports worldwide, it proves that reliable, proven technology can travel. Zinus helps the industry cut emissions and streamline operations — and demonstrates that the transition isn’t just coming; it’s already underway,” mentioned Håvard Tvedte, interim CEO of Maritime CleanTech.
“We’re pleased to support the work of Maritime CleanTech and its ambitious partners — and to honour a company like Zinus, which truly represents the bold and forward-thinking entrepreneurial spirit driving the green transition at sea,” added Marion Remøy, Head of Ocean at Sparebanken Norge.
Acknowledged for Innovation
Within the Maritime CleanTech network, Zinus actively shares insights and collaborates on initiatives promoting green technologies. A notable achievement includes their partnership on the world's largest all-electric ferry with Wärtsilä, Corvus, and The Switch, which will soon operate between Argentina and Uruguay, highlighting both global importance and Norwegian innovation.
The awarding jury concluded that Zinus epitomises the best of Norway’s maritime innovation: bold, collaborative, and competitive on a global stage.
“Among all those great companies, we are proud to receive such recognition for our work. We succeed because of our proven technology and our competent and dedicated employees. This is a highly ranked award in the maritime industry,” said Bjørn Sturle Hillestad, Vice President at Zinus. The company now joins an elite group of previous winners, including Corvus Energy, Wilhelmsen, Østensjø, LMG Marin, Norled, and SEAM.
Zinus takes home this year’s top award for its important role in pushing maritime electrification forward. The jury highlights the company’s fast-growing global reach, and the clear results it delivers in cutting emissions through smarter port solutions. From its base on Norway’s west coast, Zinus has redefined how vessels connect to clean power.
By automating shore power and charging systems, the company has made electric port operations simpler, safer, and significantly more efficient. Today, its high- and low-voltage cable management solutions are in commercial use from the Arctic to New Zealand, helping ship owners and ports cut emissions and reduce operational complexity.
“Zinus is a company that not only pushes technology forward but accelerates the shift to zero-emission maritime solutions. They have transformed how vessels connect to clean energy. With global reach, they are now a key driver of maritime electrification around the world,” said Even T. Sagebakken, State Secretary for Ocean Policy, at the award ceremony on Thursday.
Succeeding with global growth
In just a few years, Zinus has grown from a promising start-up into a global exporter of advanced maritime technology. The company now delivers solutions to 19 countries, across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. This year they have expanded with new offices in both the United States and Italy. Strategic partnerships with major industry players further demonstrate the company’s ability to scale.
“When a small Norwegian company goes from local quays to major ports worldwide, it proves that reliable, proven technology can travel. Zinus helps the industry cut emissions and streamline operations — and demonstrates that the transition isn’t just coming; it’s already underway,” says Håvard Tvedte, interim CEO of Maritime CleanTech.
The award is supported by the Agenda Vestlandet foundation of Sparebanken Norge and based on nominations from Maritime CleanTech partners, with an industry-led jury selecting the winner. Each year, this prestigious award recognises companies driving transformative changes across the maritime sector.
“We’re pleased to support the work of Maritime CleanTech and its ambitious partners — and to honour a company like Zinus, which truly represents the bold and forward-thinking entrepreneurial spirit driving the green transition at sea,” says Marion Remøy, Head of Ocean at Sparebanken Norge.
The essence of Norwegian innovation
Within the Maritime CleanTech ecosystem, Zinus is an active contributor, sharing insights and taking part in collaborative initiatives that accelerate the uptake of green technologies.
A recent milestone is the partnership with Wärtsilä, Corvus and The Switch on the world’s largest all-electric ferry, soon to operate between Argentina and Uruguay — a project showcasing both global relevance and Norwegian innovation strength.
The jury concludes that Zinus represents the best of Norway’s maritime innovation model: bold, collaborative, and globally competitive.
“Among all those great companies, we are proud to receive such recognition for our work. We succeed because of our proven technology and our competent and dedicated employees. This is a highly ranked award in the maritime industry,” says Bjørn Sturle Hillestad, Vice President at Zinus.
Zinus now joins an exclusive group of previous award winners, including Corvus Energy, Wilhelmsen, Østensjø, LMG Marin, Norled and SEAM.
