Nor-Fishing Innovation Award 2026

The jury has reviewed all submitted applications and nominated three candidates for the Innovation Award. The winner will be selected by the Board of the Nor-Fishing Foundation and announced during Nor-Fishing 2026.

The jury consisted of Kari Lisbeth Fjørtoft from Hofseth International AS (formerly Møreforsking AS), Bjørn Kåre Steinnes from Innovation Norway, Eduardo Grimaldo from FHF, and Jan Henrik Sandberg from the Norwegian Fishermen’s Association. The jury was chaired by Oddbjørn Rygvold Rødsten.

Jury Statement

Following a thorough evaluation of the applications submitted to the Nor-Fishing Innovation Award, the jury has nominated the following three finalists, listed in random order:

• Dimeq AS
• Hoseth Technology AS
• Marine Hybrid Solutions AS

Read more about the nominees and the innovations for which they have been nominated below:

Dimeq AS – Maritime Safety Platform

Dimeq AS has been nominated for the Nor-Fishing Innovation Award 2026 for its maritime safety platform designed to prevent loss of life at sea. The platform is built around a common technology consisting of wearable devices, sensors, and communication systems developed specifically for the fisheries and aquaculture industries.

The innovation consists of three products: EyeD for real-time personnel tracking and man-overboard detection on larger vessels, D-Farm for continuous safety monitoring at aquaculture facilities, and D-Oris for the coastal fishing fleet, featuring automatic engine shutdown and emergency alerts if a fisherman falls overboard. What makes the solution unique is that a single technological platform addresses the safety needs of large fishing vessels, aquaculture sites, and small fishing boats alike.

The company collaborates with partners including SINTEF, the Norwegian Society for Sea Rescue, Telenor Coast Radio, and Innovation Norway. Through its vision, “No More Lives Lost at Sea,” Dimeq contributes to improved safety, better working conditions, and fewer fatal accidents in the maritime sector.

Marine Hybrid Solutions – Digital Report

Marine Hybrid Solutions (MHS) has been nominated for the Nor-Fishing Innovation Award 2026 for its innovative Digital Report service—an interactive, model-based solution that provides vessel owners with a data-driven basis for decision-making in the design, upgrading, and operation of maritime power systems.

Using advanced simulations based on a vessel’s actual operational profile, the solution calculates fuel consumption, emissions, battery performance, and power reserves before critical investment and design decisions are made. What distinguishes Digital Report from traditional analyses is that the model does not end as a report. Instead, it follows the vessel throughout its entire lifecycle and is used both in power system delivery and ongoing operations through MHS’s digital platform.

The company combines extensive maritime expertise from organizations such as Ulstein, Rolls-Royce, ABB, Wärtsilä, Siemens Energy, and Kongsberg Maritime. Through Digital Report, MHS contributes to safer investments, more energy-efficient vessels, and a faster transition to hybrid and electric solutions in fisheries, aquaculture, and the wider maritime industry.

Hoseth Technology AS – Flow A.I.

Hoseth Technology AS has been nominated for the Nor-Fishing Innovation Award 2026 for its AI-based solution Flow A.I., an intelligent camera system that provides real-time monitoring and management of production flow in the seafood industry.

The solution uses artificial intelligence and visual analytics to monitor fish flow, regulate production line speed, and identify bottlenecks before they create congestion and quality challenges. The result is smoother production, reduced waste, improved raw material utilization, and increased capacity. Preliminary tests indicate a potential return improvement of 10–15 percent.

The technology is already being used in the salmon industry and has been tested by leading companies such as Mowi, Lerøy, SalMar, Cermaq, and Camanchaca. In addition, the system can count fish, analyze production flow, classify species, detect defects and injuries, and store data that strengthens traceability, documentation, and food safety.

The company develops solutions that support increased digitalization and automation within the seafood industry. With Flow A.I., Hoseth Technology is taking an important step toward more data-driven, sustainable, and competitive seafood production in Norway and internationally.