Sirius to provide design and system integration for FDA’s next-generation Anchor Handling & Subsea Vessel
Sirius Design & Integration has secured a contract with Finnsnes Dykk & Anleggservice AS (FDA) as the design and system integration partner for a new next-generation Anchor Handling & Subsea Vessel (AWH), with construction set to take place at Zamakona Yards, Bilbao, Spain.
The vessel will be delivered under the Norwegian flag and classed by DNV, with handover scheduled for Q2 2028.
The newbuild will feature a hybrid diesel-electric propulsion system with integrated battery storage and HVO-readiness, reflecting a strong focus on efficiency and reduced emissions. It is expected to deliver a minimum bollard pull of 50 tonnes and a service speed of approximately 12 knots.
Configured for advanced offshore operations, the vessel will include an ROV hangar with launch and recovery system, a 250-tonne cable turntable, heavy-lift cranes, and dynamic positioning capability to support high-precision subsea work.
Designed as a multi-purpose platform, the AWH vessel will be capable of performing a broad range of operations, including anchor handling, offshore aquaculture support, pipelaying, and subsea intervention.
This contract is a strong confirmation of our position in advanced vessel design and innovative hybrid solutions, and we look forward to continuing the close cooperation with FDA and Zamakona Yards throughout the build. – Håvard Sætre, CEO Sirius Design & Integration
