Damen Folla Delivers New Aquaculture Workboat SeV 1508 Folla Power to Mowi Norway
Key Takeaways
- •Damen Folla delivered the SeV 1508 Folla Power aquaculture workboat to Mowi Norway during the Nor-Fishing exhibition in Trondheim on 19 August 2026.
- •The vessel is the final delivery under a 2022 framework agreement for seven vessels originally signed with Nova Sea, which Mowi acquired in 2025 and incorporated into its Northern Region.
- •The SeV 1508 is a single-hull aluminum vessel measuring 14.9 x 8 metres with a hybrid-electric propulsion system comprising 444 kWh of battery capacity, a generator, and electric thrusters.
- •The vessel's low-emission, quiet operation supports both crew conditions and marine life while retaining the utility required for daily salmon-farm work.
- •Damen Folla CEO Otto Sjølien called the handover a milestone and expressed hope that the partnership with Mowi will continue.
Damen Folla has handed over a new workboat for aquaculture, the Service Vessel (SeV) 1508 Folla Power, to Mowi Norway. The delivery took place during Nor-Fishing in Trondheim on 19 August 2026.
The vessel is the final delivery under a framework agreement for seven vessels signed with the company then known as Nova Sea in 2022. The agreement was established to replace older vessels with more efficient ones, in line with the company's vision of sustainable salmon farming. Nova Sea was acquired by Mowi in 2025 and was subsequently incorporated into Mowi Norway's Northern Region.
“We have had a close and productive partnership with Damen Folla for many years. Their products have been developed in close cooperation with us as the shipowner and tailored to our specific needs,” says Ulf Pedersen, Technical Coordinator at Mowi Norway's Northern Region.
Efficient operations
The SeV 1508 is a single-hull aluminum vessel measuring 14.9 x 8 metres and is equipped with a hybrid-electric propulsion system. It combines 444 kilowatt-hours of battery capacity, a generator and electric thrusters, delivering quiet, reliable operations with low emissions that benefit both the crew on board and marine life. In practical terms, that makes the vessel part of a broader shift in aquaculture support craft toward lower-emission operation while maintaining the utility needed for daily farm work, including tasks where dependable handling and steady power supply matter.
Looking to the future
Commenting on the delivery, Damen Folla CEO Otto Sjølien said: “We are very pleased to deliver this vessel to Mowi. The handover is a milestone and marks the final delivery under the framework agreement for seven vessels. Our two companies have enjoyed a long and successful partnership. We are grateful for the opportunity we have had to work closely with Nova Sea, and later Mowi, over the years, and we hope to continue this cooperation with Mowi in the future.”
Source: Damen Shipyards Group
