Position: Vessel & Chartering Manager
Office: Stavanger
Hobbies: Hiking and watching football
Favourite movie: Pulp fiction
As Global Offshore Wind 2026 gets underway in Manchester, we’re pleased to have Morten Ege on the ground representing our marine and subsea team and connecting with offshore wind industry stakeholders.
Morten works closely with clients to deliver end‑to‑end marine and subsea solutions, supporting cable and survey campaigns across the full project lifecycle. His experience spans cable installation support, cable repair and subsea cable recovery, as well as geotechnical and environmental investigations, seabed surveys, and advanced ROV operations.
With record capacity awarded in the UK under the AR7 auction round and more to come in AR8, increasing pressure on offshore infrastructure, vessel availability, and the supply chain is reshaping offshore wind project execution. Securing the future of offshore wind in the UK and North Sea means overcoming constraints in subsea cable delivery, accessing the right vessels at the right time, and ensuring high-quality survey data in increasingly complex environments. From site characterisation through to installation, inspection & repair, robust offshore delivery strategies are more critical than ever.
1. Give us a glimpse into your day-to-day life so far. What keeps you on your toes?
We’re in a busy period, with several short-term fixtures across our subsea and offshore fleet keeping activity levels high. At the same time, we’re working on a number of major tenders due for submission over the coming weeks. In parallel, preparations are well underway for the delivery of Aquaman II, our construction AHTS vessel. This is a milestone for the entire AGR marine team, and we are excited. We are fully committed to it, and there is a strong effort being put in across the board.
2. What drew you to the marine and energy industry, and what keeps you passionate about it?
I grew up by the sea, and with so many in my family working offshore, I never really had any doubt about the path I would take.
3. Can you tell us about something exciting you are working on right now?
As mentioned, we are expanding our fleet with Aquaman II this summer. We believe it will be a strong addition to our vessel portfolio alongside Ross Eagle and Sunny Lady. At the same time, we are very busy building a solid backlog across all our vessels.
4. How can offshore wind projects maintain delivery certainty as mounting pressure on vessels and subsea infrastructure reshapes project execution?
My advice to developers and major transport and installation (T&I) companies would be to make greater use of the smaller subsea/ROV fleet for parts of the work scope. You don’t need a 145m vessel with a 200t crane to carry out ROV surveys or minor lifting tasks. Doing so can significantly reduce both project costs and emissions.
5. Beyond the work, what makes you tick outside of the office?
I coach my daughter’s football team, which keeps me quite busy, but it also brings me a lot of joy.