Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted

Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS (FMV) is a Norwegian shipyard located at Fitjar, south of Bergen. Established in 1957, the yard is owned by Laco AS of Austevoll and has built a reputation as a versatile builder and servicer of specialised vessels. FMV delivered its first newbuilding in 1972 and has since expanded into design development, engineering, newbuilding, conversion and service/base operations. The company employs around 130 permanent staff and regularly supplements its workforce with hired contractors during peak periods. The yard director is Hugo Strand. FMV's market areas include design development and project/engineering services, newbuilding, conversions and service/base activities. The shipyard serves customers in the fishing, aquaculture, offshore and general maritime sectors, with recent deliveries including the vessel Lerøy Trønderfjord (FMV61) and ongoing construction of FMV63, which began in February. FMV also operates FMV Service, a dedicated unit focused on maintaining and servicing vessels so that customers can succeed in their operations. The company is known for its apprenticeship programme and community engagement, including traditions such as visits from local kindergartens. As a private company under Laco AS, FMV remains an active player in the Norwegian maritime cluster.

Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted AS (FMV) was established in 1957 at Fitjar, a municipality south of Bergen on the west coast of Norway. The shipyard delivered its first newbuilding in 1972, marking its entry into ship construction. Over the following decades, FMV developed capabilities in design development, engineering, newbuilding, conversion and service/base operations. The yard is owned by Laco AS, a company based in Austevoll. FMV has approximately 130 permanent employees and uses many hired workers during peak periods. The yard director is Hugo Strand. In recent years, FMV has continued to build and deliver specialised vessels, including the Lerøy Trønderfjord (FMV61), and started construction of FMV63 in February. The company also operates FMV Service, a dedicated unit for vessel maintenance and servicing. FMV maintains traditions such as hosting visits from local kindergartens and offers apprenticeship programmes, reflecting its community ties.

• 2025

  Construction of FMV63 started on 11 February.

• 1972

  Delivered its first newbuilding.

• 1957

  Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted established at Fitjar, Norway.

• FMV61 Lerøy Trønderfjord delivered.

A versatile Norwegian shipyard offering newbuilding, conversion, engineering and service for specialised vessels, backed by Laco AS.

• Newbuilding

  Construction of new specialised vessels.

• Conversions

  Conversion and refit of existing vessels.

• Design and engineering

  Design development and project/engineering services.

• FMV Service

  Service and maintenance of vessels.

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