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Principal consultant and Uncommontech founder, Mark Bokenfohr is a Canadian-Norwegian based in Bergen, with more than 30 years of experience in subsea technology development, ROV operations, and offshore innovation. His career has taken him from product design to hands-on ROV piloting and offshore supervision, project management, product development and business leadership.

Leveraging his personal and professional networks in Europe, North American and Asia, he has delivered ocean operations and developments globally, as well as introducing solutions from abroad into Norway and Europe.

Having insight and experience from most points in the product and service lifecycle is the advantage on which you can rely, the assurance your projects will be safely stewarded from concept to final at-sea implementation.

Mark Bokenfohr

Founder & Pricipal Consultant

Mark has directly supported organizations with hands-on technical know-how, team leadership, and award-winning innovation in the ocean space. Key competence areas include:

ROV Training & Competence Development

Practical programs to build skills, safety and confidence.

Project Management & Offshore Operations

Guiding teams and delivering results in complex environments.

Innovation & Business Development

Helping bring new ocean technologies from concept to operation.

Strategic Advisory

Providing insight to strengthen investment, acquisition, and growth decisions.

Working Together

Collaboration and pragmatism are at the core of every assignment. The focus is on solving problems side by side, developing people as much as technology, and ensuring that solutions create real value. Each project is supported with personal expertise complemented by a trusted network of partners to provide the right mix of skills and experience.

Experience at a Glance

  • Over 30 years across industry, academia, and startups in subsea robotics and ocean technology
  • Founder and CEO of WiSub, delivering award-winning subsea technology worldwide
  • Development and implementation of resident ROV-AUV hybrids
  • Experience spanning training, innovation, product development, and offshore supervision.

On a Personal Note

Originally from Canada, Mark has lived and worked around the world before settling in Norway in 2006. Outside of consulting, he enjoys hiking, sailing, and exploring the fjords with his family.

Get in Touch

Interested in working together?