We are proud to announce that Sirius Design & Integration and Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted (FMV) have entered into a new partnership, launching the «Aurora Series – The Future of Stun & Bleed Operations».

FMV has developed and built 10 state-of-the-art Stun & Bleed vessels over the past 5 years. These vessels are for 6 different owners, and of different sizes and capacities. But each proves its worth throughout the year. This makes the shipyard a leading player on the market. Through the FMV GoodFish work, the yard can be considered to be in the front seat among all Norwegian shipbuilders with regard to serving farming and the fishing industry going forward. The deliveries in the last decade also include newly built pelagic fishing vessels, well boats and work boats, in addition to conversion of vessels to e.g. snow crab/shrimp fishing vessels and Stun & Bleed vessels.

Sirius Design & Integration is an independent ship designer and system integrator. The employees have broad experience from the design and construction of some of the world’s most advanced fishing vessels. System integrator Sirius aims to raise the standard for maritime and marine operations by combining digital solutions, automation and important knowledge, this results in greener, more energy efficient and profitable vessels.

We believe in the future of Stun & Bleed vessels. The fish farming industry in Norway is gradually becoming aware of the advantages of these vessels and the operators are experiencing the financial benefits. The Aurora designs aim to take advantage of the best fish handling technology and the latest green and carbon reducing technology.

Together with our largest suppliers, and in good cooperation with our customers, we will ensure that the Aurora vessels are made of good quality and perform at a higher level, to the best of the fish farmers.

The designs in the Aurora series contain the best technology in fish handling systems and engine systems, developed using knowledge and experience from the industry. The series consists of three design sizes of approx. 200 m3, 400 m3 and 1000 m3 (RSW tank capacity). 1000 m3 design can also be built as a fish factory vessel, with stun & bleed and gutting functionality.

All designs have been developed with battery hybrid propulsion and shore power in accordance with ICE 80005-3. Together with an optimized hull shape, this will provide extended operation with zero emissions. Each design will be standardized in hull size and shape, but adapted to find the optimal balance between capacity, performance and economy given mission criteria and areas of operation.

By combining «state of the art» competence with the best shipbuilding «know-how», the Aurora series represents a completely new level for Stun & Bleed vessels.