Frequentis is proud to be supporting Nordic Endeavour 2026, a coastal rowing expedition that will see two Brits and two Norwegians raise funds for volunteer maritime rescue charities while taking part in freediving clean ups of the fjords on route. One of the team is Norwegian Olympic Athlete, Martin Helseth, who is passionate about preserving the oceans through his freediving plastic cleanup initiatives, having collected over 50 tonnes of litter from the fjords since 2019.

“The Nordic Endeavour 2026 will take us on a 6-8-week journey from the Norway’s northern border to Oslo, navigating thousands of islands and challenging conditions along the way,” says Josh, Glyn and Martin, from the crew of Nordic Endeavor. “We’re delighted to have Frequentis sponsoring the boat and making it possible for the project to get on the water. We also see Frequentis as the safety umbrella watching over the challenge.”

With Frequentis communication technology already connecting vessels and maritime control rooms in the region, the mission is fully in line with the company’s maritime vision for ensuring safety at sea, and protecting the maritime environment, making the project particularly meaningful.

To kick off the campaign, the boat was launched for the first time on 20 September to take part in a training exercise with Norwegian maritime volunteer charity, Redningsselskapet, and a clean-up row around Lågøya Island on the Oslo Fjord. This also marked the first time the crew rowed together and demonstrated the project’s sustainability aims, clearing rubbish whilst free diving in challenging weather.

“Frequentis is pleased to be supporting this important mission, which is fully in line with our maritime vision for saving lives at sea, ensuring the safety of navigation, and protecting the maritime environment,” says Oliver Ossege, Managing Director Frequentis Norway. “As a provider of mission-critical communications, Frequentis systems already cover the entire Norwegian coastline, enabling direct links between vessels, search and rescue (SAR) teams, and maritime control centres, including those used by Redningsselskapet. In an emergency, this technology allows SAR crews to pinpoint exact positions and rapidly deploy assistance, keeping those at sea, including the Nordic Endeavour, safe.”

Charting the course for 2026

Looking ahead, the crew will continue to prepare for the full Nordic Endeavour 2026 coastal row of almost 3000km, with further clean-up operations and a strong fundraising campaign to support maritime charities. As part of the expedition, alongside clean-up operations, the crew will be collecting water samples, recording wildlife, gathering environmental data, working with scientists and local communities to understand and reduce the impact of human activity on Norway’s coastline.

The expedition will be tracked live via ZeroSixZero, providing digital mapping of the boat’s progress along Norway’s coastline. Images, footage, or wildlife records and clean-up dives can also be linked to the exact location on the map, allowing the public to follow the expedition’s progress and impact online.