Naval Architect from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. Has extensive experience as technical consultant in DNV-GL, working with a wide range of projects for national and international customers including ship owners, yards, designers, banks and other shipping-related stakeholders.

Has extensive experience in many aspects in the marine industry. Served as Surveyor to Lloyds Register and Scandinavian Underwriters Agency. Experience in ship plans appraisal, ship development and statutory work, supervising construction of new building and repairs. Established Schjerven Teknisk Bureau AS in 1976 undertaking damage surveys to hull and machinery on be half of underwriters and other parties.

Educated as Chief Engineer with additional technical education. Has more than 40 years experience in international and domestic shipping (cruise, merchant, offshore and fishing vessels), also as superintendent and surveyor. Ragnar has in-depth knowledge of the petroleum and cruise industry, operations and maintenance management, procurement, engineering and strategic planning.

Has many years experience as radio officer in international and domestic shipping. Also, from crew management, ship operations, ship agency and surveys.

Has many years experience as captain in world-wide services, and also as surveyor and port agent.

Master in Fishery Science from the University in Tromsø og Fishing Skipper Certificate from the Norwegian Shool of Fisheries. Extensive experience working in the fishing industry as skipper, mate and fisherman, in the Directorate of Fisheries as director and advisor. 10 years as CEO in Fiskerikreditt AS and 5 years in Nordea Bank. Experience as owner in the fishing industry and fish farming industry, and from operation and development of ports.

Has been working within the shipping industry international and domestic for many years, among others with Leif Hõegh & Co. Experience from ship owning, ship operation and management.