Chris Van Royen
About Chris Van Royen
Chris Van Royen is a Senior Specialist Engineer at Aker Solutions with extensive experience in offshore installation design and project management, particularly in Arctic environments.
Current Position at Aker Solutions
Chris Van Royen currently holds the position of Senior Specialist Engineer at Aker Solutions. He has been with the company in this role since 2018, based in the Kristiansand Area, Norway. His work primarily involves contributing technical expertise to various engineering projects.
Previous Roles at Aker Solutions
Chris Van Royen's tenure at Aker Solutions includes multiple roles. He served as a Senior Engineer-Discipline Lead from 2011 to 2012 and as Hull Mechanical Lead from 2012 to 2013. From 2013 to 2018, he took on the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer and Mechanical Lead. Additionally, he worked as Mechanical Lead at Aker Engineering Technology from 2010 to 2012. His responsibilities spanned various facets of engineering, emphasizing mechanical and hull systems.
Experience with Unmanned FPSO Design
In 2017, Chris was involved in unmanned FPSO design at Aksre Solutions for 3 months. He also conducted feasibility and concept studies for the Wisting (OMW) and Alta Gotha (Lundin) Unmanned FPSO projects. His expertise in this domain has contributed to significant advancements in unmanned floating production, storage, and offloading systems.
Project Work in Offshore and Arctic Environments
Chris has extensive experience in offshore installation design, especially for Arctic environments. Noteworthy is his work on the Johan Castberg FPSO project for the Barents Sea, with Equinor as the client. His projects often required adapting designs to harsh and demanding conditions, highlighting his capability in handling specialized engineering challenges.
Military and Commercial Marine Engineering
During his career, Chris managed various operational systems within vessels, particularly during his tenure in ship design for the US Navy and the Norwegian Navy, including the Skjold Class. His responsibilities included executing Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Harbor Acceptance Test, and Sea Acceptance Test during his time at UMOE Mandal. This background in military and commercial marine engineering underlines his diverse technical skills.