The Fosna name: a tradition rooted in history and identity
Every Abyss vessel’s name begins with ‘Fosna’. The name carries local history, a sense of belonging and pride.
In brief
Every Abyss vessel’s name begins with ‘Fosna’. The name carries local history, a sense of belonging and pride.
Abyss operates an extensive fleet of specialist vessels. All share ‘Fosna’ as the first part of their name, such as Fosna Floing, Fosna Orion and Fosna Viking.
Stone Age settlement and the Fosna culture
The name originates from the area around Kristiansund, formerly known as Fosna or Lille-Fosen. The area offered good conditions for hunting and fishing, and the name is also associated with the meaning ‘a good, safe harbour’.
The Fosna culture is a Norwegian hunter-gatherer culture from the Early Stone Age. In 1909, archaeologist Anders Nummedal found the first traces of settlements near Vollvatnet on Nordlandet.
An identity rooted in history
Founder Victor Jensen set the direction for the vessel fleet early on. The first vessel naming ceremony took place in 2009, with the name Fosnakallen. Since then, every vessel has had ‘Fosna’ at the start of its name.
In autumn 2025, the fleet expanded when Abyss acquired Frøy Akvaservice. Its 33 vessels became part of the Fosna family.
Close to historic ground
Abyss is based near the area where the Fosna culture was discovered. Today, the Fosna name symbolises quality, experience and belonging, and is a living part of the company’s identity.
