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to ensure safe, reliable, and secure connections between 
shoreside and vessels regardless of purpose, chosen tech-
nology or source of energy. The systems follow inter-
national standards to ensure connectivity for all ships, 
including visiting vessels. 
Depending on the frequency of use, the systems can 
be manual, automatic or even fully autonomous. With 
more than one million connections recorded, Zinus has 
become a key player in connecting shore to ships. The 
photos included in this article are examples of charging 
solutions available. 
Sveinung Odegard serves as president of Zinus Power 
LLC, the North American subsidiary of Zinus AS, 
headquartered in Seattle, Wash. A longtime U.S. 
resident with over three decades of maritime industry 
experience, he has extensive expertise in shore power 
systems, port electrification, and sustainable marine 
operations. Since establishing Zinus Power LLC 
in 2025, Odegard has led the company’s expansion 
across the U.S. and Canada, supporting ports and 
vessel operators in meeting increasingly strict envi-
ronmental and efficiency requirements.
SVEINUNG ODEGARD 
PRESIDENT, ZINUS POWER LLC 
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