Ghost Fishing Solutions is dedicated to taking action on the global environmental issues of ghost fishing, thereby contributing to cleaner oceans and marine life protection.

Our “GFS” device, universally applicable, bundles a network of trackable fishing gear and cancels the risk of losing nets and other gear where applied. It utilizes mobile/satellite technology for accurate location tracking and features a pressure sensitive release mechanism that activates under predefined conditions.
A highly versatile and skilled team
Founder
Inga has been undertaking NTNU (leading Norwegian university for engineering) studies in shipping and working as a professional ship agent for GAC Norway. She is deeply committed to playing an active role in the green transition of the maritime industry. Inga's dedication to sustainability matches the company's core values and mission.
Founder
Leif Martin is a serial entrepreneur with a consistent history of success. Demonstrating unparalleled drive and expertise, the latest project was sale of Norway's real estate company Bo Coliving AS, a standout in student housing, to the esteemed US real estate securities fund, Heitman, in Q1 2023, securing a deal worth around $200 million.
Founder
Herman Helgesen has a strong engineering and management background from the ship building industry working on cutting edge technology and ground breaking vessels within the fishing and offshore industry. At NTNU (leading Norwegian university for engineering) he studied mechanical engineering, product development and design. He also holds an MBA in Business development and strategy.

Board & Advisors

John Gantt
Chairman of the Board

Global leader spearheading bipartisan efforts in the US Congress on Global Conservation through ICCF platform

Rear Admiral Gallaudet
Board Member

Former senior White House official with a distinguished career incl. as NOAA Administrator covering ocean policy, national security, conservation and AI

David Stewart
Board Member

Former senior US Senate official with a distinguished career in Commerce, Science and Transportation and senior roles with HNWI platforms, incl. Paul Allen`s Vulcan

Daniel Feta
Board Member

Public Policy expert previously serving in senior roles in the US Congress, DoD and private industry (Lockheed, Cohen Group)

Dave Solomon
Board Member/ CTO

CEO of Good Machine, Highly - regarded Silicon Valley maritime impact tech thought leader

Monica Medina
Special Advisor

Former senior State Department official with a distinguished career incl. as NOAA General Counsel. Current President/ CEO of WCS