Offshore

Sirius to Design Hybrid AHSV for FDA

Sirius Design & Integration AS will provide design and system integration for a hybrid AHSV ordered by FDA and to be built at Zamakona Yards Bilbao for delivery in Q2 2028.

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12, April 2026
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Sirius Design & Integration AS has been selected by Finnsnes Dykk & Anleggservice AS as design and system integration partner for a next-generation Anchor Handling & Subsea Vessel (AHSV). The vessel will be built by Zamakona Yards Bilbao in Spain and is scheduled for delivery in Q2 2028.

The vessel will sail under the Norwegian flag and will be classed by DNV. Its design is based on hybrid diesel-electric propulsion with battery storage and HVO readiness. Key specifications include a minimum 50-tonne bollard pull and a service speed of about 12 knots.

The AHSV will also be equipped with an ROV hangar with launch and recovery system, a 250-tonne cable turntable, heavy-lift cranes and dynamic positioning for precision offshore work. According to the project description, the vessel is intended for multi-purpose operations including anchor handling, offshore fish farming, pipelaying and subsea work.

The contract marks a new project for Sirius Design & Integration AS and continued cooperation with Finnsnes Dykk & Anleggservice AS and Zamakona Yards Bilbao.

Tags: AHSV, hybrid vessel, offshore operations, ship design, subsea vessel

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