Light Structures AS

  • Hull Stress Monitoring

  • Ice Load Monitoring

  • Sloshing Monitoring

  • Mooring Tension Monitoring

  • Active Fatigue Management

Light Structures AS was founded in 2001 and evolved as a spin-of from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment. Light Structures is the world leading supplier of fiber optic condition monitoring systems based on Fiber Bragg Grating technology (FBG). Fiber optic systems offer excellent reliability and unique data quality compared to conventional technology. Our patented SENSFIB product range includes Hull Stress Monitoring, Ice Load Monitoring, Sloshing Monitoring, FPSO Monitoring with our customized HullInfo software. In addition to operational data, our systems provide data for Active Fatigue Management reports.

For advanced hulls such as high-speed ferries and naval vessels, we offer tailor-made solutions with a virtually unlimited number of stress sensors. SENSFIB offers a complete suite of hull condition monitoring and decision support functions. All sectors of the shipping industry, offshore, navy and wind energy benefit from the guidance of the monitoring system. Current SENSFIB system installations include navy and coast guard vessels, large container and RoRo vessels, bulk carriers, shuttle tankers, FPSO’s, VLCCs, LNGCs and floaters in the offshore segment.