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Dr. Norvald Kjerstad is a Lecturer in Nautical Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in maritime navigation systems and simulator development. With extensive experience across multiple institutions including the Universities of Tromsø and Nordland, Kjerstad bridges academic theory with practical maritime operations expertise gained from service on research vessels, icebreakers, and offshore platforms.
- Expertise in electronic navigation, lighthouse technology, and polar code implementation
- Developer of ship simulators and navigation system laboratories
- International maritime representative in IMO Polar Code development
- Author of navigation textbooks and over 176 professional articles
His research focuses on maritime safety and navigation systems, particularly in extreme environments like the Arctic. Current responsibilities include maintaining maritime activity databases related to electronic navigation (66 entries), lighthouse operations (27 entries), and seamarks (11 entries).
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