SELFA Arctic AS Joins the High North Defence & Industry Cluster
1 May 2026
HNDIC is pleased to announce that SELFA Arctic AS has joined the cluster as a member, strengthening HNDIC`s industrial and maritime competence in the NATO High North.
SELFA Artic AS is a Norwegian shipbuilder and maritime service provider with a long-standing presence in Nothern and Mid-Norway. Founded in 1979, the company has delivered more than 800 vessels to customers in Norway and international markets, and is widely recognised for its combination of traditional craftsmanship and forward-leaning innovation in sustainable maritime solutions.
Strong Maritime Capabilities from the High North Operating production and service facilities (in Rødskjær Harstad area) and Trondheim, SELFA Arctic AS delivers a broad portfolio of services, including:
• Design and construction of professional coastal vessels
• Repair, refit, and lifecycle support for commercial and working vessels
• Development of low-and zero-emission maritime solutions
SELFA Arctic AS made international headlines by delivering The world`s first electric fishing vessel, positioning the company at the forefront of green maritime innovation while operating in some of the most demanding sea conditions in the world.
A Strategic Fit with HNDIC
HNDIC works to strengthen industrial preparedness, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration in the NATO High North, covering Norway, Sweden and Finland.The cluster brings together defence-oriented industry, infrastucture owners, technology developers, and advanced suppliers to improve access to defence and security markets, including NATO supply chains.
Selfa Arctic AS contributes valuable dual-use maritime expertise that is increasingly relevant for:
• Defence logistics and coastal operations
• Resilient shipbuilding and maintenance capacity in the High North
• Sustainable and energy-efficient maritime platforms
The company`s experince in building and maintaining robust vessels for Arctic and sub-Arctic conditions aligns well with HNDIC`s focus on operational resilience, security of supply, and sustainable defence-related infrastructure.
