Stillstrom by Maersk, a marine technology leader delivering offshore power and charging solutions, has strengthened its leadership team with key senior appointments in Copenhagen and Aberdeen, laying the foundations for rapid growth in the UK, Germany and the Netherlands. 

Spun out as an independent company in 2022 after three years, Stillstrom develops integrated offshore charging solutions that enable maritime electrification, providing reliable offshore power and supporting cleaner offshore operations. By cutting reliance on fossil fuels, the firm’s proprietary technologies are reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and lowering environmental impact across the maritime and offshore wind sectors. 

Nikolaj Stald has joined as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at the company’s HQ in Copenhagen. Nikolaj brings over 15 years’ offshore wind experience and will lead the commercial strategy to drive adoption of offshore charging as a cost-effective decarbonisation pathway. Prior to Stillstrom, he was CCO at Føn Energy Services with previous roles including Director, Offshore Sales (UK & Ireland) at Vestas and various roles at Siemens Wind Power. 

In Aberdeen, Gordon Dickson has been appointed Operations and Maintenance Lead. Gordon, a Chartered Engineer with over 20 years of operations and maintenance experience, joins after a year at Ithaca Energy, a three-year tenure at Neptune Energy and seven years at CNR Ltd, mainly as the operator’s Electrical Technical Authority/Team Leader – marking Stillstrom’s growing focus on Aberdeen as a hub for energy talent. 

Complementing these strategic hires, the business has recruited seven other personnel, bolstering its legal, commercial and HSEQ teams, taking its total workforce to 31. Further recruitment is planned for next year, particularly in Aberdeen, to support growth across the UK and European markets. 

Recent key technical milestones include: 

• Connector manufacturing is now well underway, moving the technology closer to commercial rollout. 
• DNV has approved stage two of a three-step technical qualification plan, verifying its eCharger hang-off system mounted on fixed offshore wind farm structures is validated and ready for deployment. 
• Multiple patents filed to protect innovative charging technology, safety systems, and industrial designs. 
• Achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification, reinforcing commitment to quality and sustainability. 

Stillstrom CEO Kristian Borum Jørgensen said: 
"Offshore wind continues to rely heavily on vessels, which are the single largest source of GHG emissions across the supply chain. We are determined to change this, ensuring our electric vessel charging solutions become a proven, accepted technology and turning this momentum into lasting value for our customers, the maritime sector and the environment. 

“We are very proud to attract additional talent such as Nikolaj and Gordon to enhance our high-performing, world-class team. This brings us a further step closer to redefining marine operations and enabling fully electrified wind farms, supporting national climate and energy goals." 

The company has also completed a joint feasibility study with the Panama Canal Authority following a Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier this year, examining how offshore charging technology could reduce emissions from ships idling in and around one of the world’s busiest shipping waterways, with discussions on next steps now underway. 

KeyFacts Energy Industry Directory: Stillstrom