Trusted worldwide for our expertise in simulation, navigation systems, and under-keel clearance technology.
Founded in 1993, Nautical Technology Consultants AS (NTC) is dedicated to improving the efficiency of marine operations and enhancing navigational safety at sea.
We deliver and maintain software and simulation tools that leverage state-of-the-art technology to give users the critical information they need to safely and efficiently plan complex nautical operations.
At the heart of our UKC software product is a commitment to user-friendliness, ensuring it becomes a widely used tool on board vessels for compliance with the ISM Code and other industry regulations.
We support shipping, offshore, and oil service companies worldwide with deep technical insight and practical expertise across a range of marine technologies.
We bring extensive experience in integrated navigation, offshore positioning, and collision and grounding avoidance technologies — ensuring operational safety and precision at sea.
From ship steering and maneuvering to modeling environmental loads and implementing safety procedures, we help clients plan and execute reliable, regulation-compliant marine operations.
Dr. Egil Pedersen is the founder and CEO of NTC. He is a fully trained merchant ship navigational officer and holds a Doctor of Engineering degree in Marine Technology from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Dr. Egil Pedersen is a full Professor of Operational Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway and has previously served as:
Professor of Marine Technology (Nautical Science) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Invited Guest Professor to Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering, The University of Osaka, Japan.
Invited Guest Professor to Robotics Laboratory, Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology, Japan.
Head of Research at department level, UiT The Arctic University of Norway.
Post-doc at Kobe University and National Maritime Research Institute, Japan.
Inventor with US, GB and Norwegian patents in marine seismic technologies.
With hands-on experience aboard ocean-going vessels and a strong academic foundation, Dr. Pedersen bridges practice and innovation in the field of nautical science.
CEO & Founder