Vestdavit

Davit systems, marine propulsion and power equipment for navies, coast guards and commercial users

Laksevåg, NorwayFounded 2002fairbanksmorsedefense.com Website technologies

Highlights

New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-27

About Vestdavit

The company designs, supplies and supports davit systems for launch and recovery of manned and unmanned craft at sea. Standard and bespoke models meet SOLAS and military requirements, with types including autohook, single and dual point, telescopic, all-electric and painter booms. The product range also covers engines, motors, propulsors, controllers, actuators, fans and blowers, valves, water treatment systems and hoists, plus OEM parts and lifecycle services.

Customers include navies and coast guards, as well as commercial users such as municipal and nuclear power plants, hospitals and universities. Revenue comes from equipment sales, OEM parts and turnkey services for fleets.

The registered headquarters is in Laksevåg, Norway, and the company was founded in 2002. It has broken ground on a davit manufacturing centre of excellence in Poland.

Product: Davit systems for launch and recovery at sea, plus marine engines, propulsors, controllers, valves and related OEM parts and services.

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Leadership

George Whittier · Chief Executive Officer
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Chris McVicker · Chief Financial Officer
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Crystal Brent · Chief Marketing Officer
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Mike Clark · Chief Operating Officer / President of Fairbanks Morse Engine
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Tim Oswald · Chief Human Resources Officer
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Leo Martins · Senior VP, Business Development
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