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OUR ORIGIN

It started with a billiard table.

In the late 1990s, a cruise passenger asked his engineer friend a simple question: could you build a billiard table that stays level at sea?

Svend Heier took up the challenge. In 2000, the world’s first stabilized billiard table was tested on the Oslo–Kiel ferry. A seasick engineer rested on it — and stopped feeling ill. A company was born.

Stable Onboard CEO Svend Heier
FOUNDER STORY
From a stabilized billiard table to precision stabilization technology.

our history

30 years. One problem solved.

2000

First stabilized billiard table

Tested on Oslo–Kiel ferry.

2002

STABLE AS founded

Arendal, Norway. Eight tables delivered to Royal Caribbean Radiance Class — running 24/7 to this day.

2010+

Expansion into defence and health

Technology adopted for medical transport and maritime defence applications.

2024

NOK 6M drone platform funding

Funding awarded for UAV landing technology for offshore wind service missions.

Today

65+ systems delivered · 20+ countries · 3 critical sectors

the team

The people behind the platform.

A multidisciplinary team combining engineering, maritime experience, product development and long-term stabilization know-how.

SVEND HEIER

CEO & Partner

PETTER H. GØYTIL

R&D Manager

Terje Tønnessen

Project Engineer

Marcus Nicolai Løvdal

Mechanical Engineer

John Fasting Sørbø

Sr. Mech. Eng.

RUNE M. ERIKSEN

CSO & Partner

next step

Discuss your application

Tell us what needs to stay stable. We will help you assess the right technical approach.