Mohn Technology AS

What Mohn Technology AS does

Mohn Technology AS is a privately held Norwegian underwater technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Laksevåg, Bergen, Norway (previously operating as Mohn Drilling AS). The company develops smart underwater solutions for aquaculture operators, fisheries research institutions, and hydroelectric power companies, specializing in autonomous cameras, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), AI-based machine vision systems, and patented semi-closed fish farming containment infrastructure. The firm is led by CEO Einar Johan Mehl, CTO Magnus Rogne Myklebost, and COO Håvard Ullaland, with Stein Mohn as Chairman.

The core product portfolio includes the Fish Research System (FRS) — an autonomous underwater camera using edge computing and on-device AI accelerators processing over one million images per day for fish detection, species identification, and stereo-camera-based size estimation; SalmoScan — an AI-powered analysis system achieving 99.96% fish counting accuracy for well boat operations with 0.1mm/pixel image resolution and 2% biomass estimation error; FlowFarm — a patented semi-closed fish farming facility with water intake at 30m depth and outlet at 8-10m, using compressed air-driven water flow that consumes approximately 10% of the energy of comparable semi-closed facilities; the Sentinel Inspection Drone, an autonomous ROV for net pen inspection featuring a 400V 1500W power supply, stereo camera system, and 10-fold AI performance upgrade in its latest generation; the Fishbot Towfish for pelagic fisheries with 100m depth rating and onboard edge AI; an AI-based maturity camera for processing-line fish analysis; and high-efficiency LED aquaculture lights (AL3 335W, AL6 670W) at 168 lm/W. All hardware, embedded software, IoT/server software, and AI models are developed in-house by a cross-disciplinary engineering team spanning mechanical design, material science, electronics, cybernetics, robotics, computer vision, and machine learning.

Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales (FRS systems, lights, Sentinel ROVs, SalmoScan units) and custom engineering services (consulting, design, simulation, testing). The company uses a quote-based pricing model with no public pricing disclosed, and distributes exclusively through direct enterprise sales. Go-to-market combines product-led direct engagement via the company website, enterprise field sales for bespoke consulting engagements, and academic collaborations with HVL, UiB, NTNU, and TU Dresden that serve both as R&D partnerships and as a recruiting pipeline for underwater robotics talent. Customers include Norwegian research institutes (NORCE, IMR, Norwegian Veterinary Institute), aquaculture operators (Firda Seafood Group, Tanafisk, Marine Harvest Scotland), hydroelectric utilities (BKK, Hafslund ECO, Voss Energi, Østfold Energi), and government bodies (County Governor of Troms and Finnmark, Innovation Norway, FHF). The company is bootstrapped with non-dilutive grant funding rather than external equity investment.

Name

Mohn Technology AS

Legal name

Mohn Technology AS

Website

https://mohntechnology.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mohn Technology AS is a Bergen, Norway-based underwater technology company developing AI-powered cameras, autonomous ROVs, and patented fish farming systems for aquaculture operators, fisheries researchers, and hydroelectric utilities across Norway and Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aquaculture Technology

NAICS

Aquaculture (11251), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEAAAM

Aquaculture Farm Services & Operations Support (net cleaning, diving, grading, harvesting)

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Aquaculture (Fish & Shellfish Farming)

SECONDARYIMABAIAF

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV) & Autonomous Subsea Platforms

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) & Autonomous Platforms

SECONDARYIMAJAFAJ

Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Marine & Shipbuilding/Ship Repair, Maintenance & Conversion (MRO)

Keywords

• Underwater monitoring systems
• Aquaculture technology
• Fish research systems
• Computer vision hardware
• Autonomous inspection drones

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen (Laksevåg)

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. FRS Camera Systems: Sale of Fish Research System cameras for underwater monitoring in rivers, fjords, and aquaculture facilities. Includes hardware, software, and ongoing data processing services.
2. SalmoScan Systems: Sale of AI-based fish analysis systems for well boat operations. Includes camera hardware and AI software for real-time fish counting, lice detection, and maturity assessment.
3. Aquaculture Lighting Products: Sale of underwater LED lighting systems for aquaculture applications. Products include AL3 (335W) and AL6 (670W) models.
4. FlowFarm Facilities: Patented semi-closed fish farming facility systems. Revenue from system sales and potentially licensing of patented technology.
5. Custom Consulting and Development: Custom design, consulting, and product development services. Includes engineering, 3D design, visualization, testing, and simulation services for bespoke underwater technology solutions.
6. Sentinel Inspection Drone: Autonomous ROV systems for net inspection in aquaculture facilities.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mohn Technology AS designs, manufactures and sells proprietary underwater hardware and embedded AI systems for aquaculture, fisheries and marine research. Its portfolio includes autonomous Fish Research System (FRS) cameras, the SalmoScan fish analyzing tool, Aquaculture Lights (AL3/AL6), the Sentinel Inspection Drone ROV, the Fishbot Towfish, AI-based maturity cameras, and the patented FlowFarm semi-closed fish farming facility. The company also provides consulting, custom design, and bespoke product development services for underwater technology clients.

Product overview

Mohn Technology AS develops a portfolio of smart underwater technology products for aquaculture, fisheries, and research applications. The core product line includes the Fish Research System (FRS) camera for autonomous underwater fish monitoring, SalmoScan for AI-powered fish analysis during well boat operations, FlowFarm semi-closed fish farming facilities, aquaculture lights (AL3/AL6 models), and the Sentinel Inspection Drone ROV for autonomous net pen inspection. The FRS and SalmoScan systems share AI-powered computer vision capabilities for fish detection, species identification, and health monitoring. Supporting products include the Fishbot Towfish for mobile fish analysis and AI-based maturity cameras. The company also offers consulting services for custom solutions in underwater technology, machine vision, and AI development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FRS - Fish Research System: Autonomous Fish Research System camera for underwater monitoring in rivers and fjords, using machine vision and AI for fish detection and analysis.
• SalmoScan
• FlowFarm
• Sentinel Inspection Drone

Products and services

• Fish Research System (FRS) Autonomous underwater camera system for placement in rivers and fjords, using edge computing with AI algorithms that process over 1 million images per day for fish detection, species identification, and size estimation via stereo cameras. Features industrial HD machine vision cameras, custom lights, pressure/temperature sensors, anti-fouling system, and optional PIT-tag integration. Designed for research institutions, river authorities, conservation organizations, and energy companies monitoring wild fish populations.
• SalmoScan Fish Analyzing Tool AI-based precision analysis system for well boat and delousing operations that identifies, counts and analyzes salmonid fish with 99.96% accuracy. Detects and counts sea lice, analyzes wounds and scale loss, and assesses early signals for sexual maturation using high-resolution cameras with 0.1mm/pixel resolution. Designed for aquaculture well boat operators and fish farmers.
• Aquaculture Lights (AL3, AL6) Subsea LED lights for aquaculture use with two models: AL3 (335W/56k lumen) and AL6 (670W/112k lumen), both achieving 168 lm/W efficiency. Built with 316 stainless steel and hard anodized 6082-T6 aluminum, weighing 1.2 kg, with 220V AC standard power. Designed for fish farm operators and aquaculture facilities.
• FlowFarm Semi-Closed Fish Farming Facility Semi-closed net pen system with water intake at 30m depth and outlet at 8-10m depth, using compressed air through tubes for energy-efficient water flow. Reduces sea lice and harmful algae exposure while maintaining even water temperature year-round. Patented in Norway, Great Britain, Russia, Chile, and Japan (pending in Canada). Designed for fish farming operators seeking advanced containment solutions.
• Sentinel Inspection Drone (ROV) Autonomous underwater inspection drone for aquaculture net pen inspection using AI-based machine vision. Latest generation features 400V 1500W power supply, 10-fold AI performance increase, stereo camera system, four high-intensity lights, and angled sonar. Rated for depths up to 150 meters (core system 300m), capable of autonomous net tracking and navigation. Designed for fish farm operators.
• Mobile Fish Size and Species Analysis Tool (Fishbot Towfish) Towfish with 100m depth rating for pelagic fisheries and marine research. Features onboard computer with real-time AI detection (edge computing), stereo cameras, wide angle machine vision cameras, single beam sonar, and pressure/temperature sensor. Can operate as towfish with real-time data transfer or as autonomous recording unit. Designed for research institutions and fisheries operators.
• AI-Based Maturity Camera for Farmed Fish Machine vision camera system for analyzing and counting percentage of mature fish in population during processing. Uses ultra HD machine vision camera with integrated high CRI lights and wiper for operation under all weather and light conditions. Designed for fish processing operators and aquaculture companies.
• Consulting and Custom Solutions Engineering services including problem solving, design, product development, analysis, 3D design and construction, mechatronics, machine learning and AI, circuit board design, visualization, evaluation, field and lab testing, material review, simulation and analysis. Targeted at industrial and research clients needing bespoke underwater technology solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.96% fish counting accuracy under actual conditions
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability18 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FISHBIOcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partnership for AI-based Pink Salmon sorting unit development. FISHBIO specializes in river barriers, weirs, and fish migration structures. Mohn Technology develops camera hardware, lighting, AI algorithms, and sorting units while FISHBIO focuses on river barriers and trap compartments.
• County Governor of Troms and FinnmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Pre-commercial procurement competition for pink salmon detection and sorting technology. Mohn Technology received 2.5MNOK grant as part of this competition.
• TanafiskminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Cooperation on humpback salmon research at Tana Bru. Tanafisk operates the fish trap while Mohn Technology provides camera monitoring systems.
• Firda Seafood GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Development of AI-based maturity camera for analyzing maturity percentage of farmed fish population during processing. Mohn Technology developed custom camera unit with integrated lights, wiper, and machine vision camera.
• Voss EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FRS camera installations at Palmafossen power plant for fish population monitoring and fish ladder effectiveness assessment. Project involves NORCE LFI.
• Østfold EnergiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021FRS camera installations at Sjurheimsfoss and Lærdal river for fish population monitoring.
• BKKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cooperation on fish ladder monitoring using FRS cameras. BKK installed FRS cameras at Hellandsfossen and Raufossen facilities with NORCE processing fish population data.
• Hafslund ECOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Custom camera solution development for underground hydroelectric powerplant intake. Mohn Technology provided consultant work and custom software development.
• Institute of Marine Research (IMR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Multiple research collaborations including stereo camera accuracy testing, biomass tool testing, pelagic fish project with purse seine fisheries research, mackerel ROV trials, and autonomous underwater vehicle development. IMR uses FRS cameras for scientific expeditions.
• NORCE Research (LFI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Long-term strategic partner for fish research system development and deployment. NORCE provides fish population analysis consulting services and field operators for system installation. Collaboration on multiple projects including Byglandsfjord, Bolstadøyri, and various fish ladder monitoring installations.
• TU DresdenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Academic collaboration with Cybernetics masters students working on AUV control system, simulator, and navigation algorithms. Students from TU Dresden participated in summer internships.
• Marine Harvest ScotlandminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Pilot projects for Fish Health Monitor (FHM) systems at Loch Shuna and Loch Leven facilities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Saab Seaeye: Established manufacturer of electric underwater ROVs/AUVs used across defense, offshore, and increasingly aquaculture inspection. Comparable to Mohn's Sentinel Inspection Drone but with much larger installed base and international sales channels.
• Bluegrove: Aquaculture technology provider (formerly part of Kongsberg Maritime) offering sensors, feeding systems, and underwater monitoring for fish farms. Broader portfolio than Mohn but overlaps on monitoring and fish welfare analytics.
• Akva Group: Largest publicly listed aquaculture technology supplier, providing a broad portfolio of fish farming equipment, sensors, and software globally. Overlaps with Mohn on monitoring, feeding, and net inspection, but with vastly larger scale and distribution.
• Kongsberg Discovery (subsea/cameras): Division of Kongsberg Gruppen producing subsea cameras, sonars, and hydroacoustic instruments used in marine research and aquaculture. Overlaps with Mohn's underwater camera systems and biomass measurement tools.

Emerging players

• Blueye Robotics: Norwegian underwater drone maker producing compact observation ROVs for aquaculture, inspection, and research. Targets similar aquaculture inspection use cases as Mohn's Sentinel but with smaller, more consumer-oriented platforms.

Direct peers

• Stingray Marine Solutions: Norwegian company offering camera-based sea lice detection and laser delousing systems for salmon farms. Targets the same aquaculture pain points (lice management, fish welfare) as Mohn's SalmoScan and Sentinel drone.
• AquaScan (now part of Steinsvik/Akva Group): Norwegian fish counting technology (originally AquaScan) integrated with wellboat and processing operations. Competes head-to-head with Mohn's SalmoScan for AI-based fish counting and species identification in aquaculture.
• Imenco: Norwegian subsea camera and aquaculture monitoring specialist offering fish counting and underwater observation systems to the same Norwegian salmon-farming customers as Mohn Technology. Directly comparable in the FRS-style camera monitoring niche.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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