Adani Ports Hires US Firm Oceaneering International for European Subsea Expansion

Ahmedabad:

Port Wings News Network:

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), India’s largest integrated transport utility, through its marine platform Astro Offshore, has contracted with Oceaneering International Inc., a US-based engineering and applied technology company, to pursue specialised offshore and subsea opportunities in Europe.

According to a media statement, the agreement marks a significant step in APSEZ’s expansion into ultra-deepwater operations and international markets, further supporting its strategy to build one of the world’s largest integrated marine platforms.

For Astro Offshore, the introduction of Astro Atlas, the company’s first ultra-deepwater vessel, reflects its continued investment in strategically acquiring younger, high-spec vessels with advanced capabilities. This strengthens Astro’s ambition to operate one of the industry’s youngest and smartest fleets, while enabling entry into new offshore markets and supporting the broader growth ambitions of the APSEZ marine platform.

Ashwani Gupta, Whole-time Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), APSEZ, said, “This development supports APSEZ’s ambition to build a globally diversified marine platform. By combining Astro Offshore’s expanding high-specification fleet with Oceaneering’s deepwater engineering and ROV expertise, we are enhancing our capabilities in complex offshore operations while expanding into Europe.”

Mark Humphreys, CEO, Astro Offshore, said: “The introduction of Astro Atlas significantly enhances our operational capability and underscores our continued investment in a modern, high-spec fleet, particularly in ultra-deepwater environments. As our largest and most capable vessel to date, she enables us to support a broader range of complex offshore operations and respond more effectively to evolving client requirements.”

Subsea activities involve specialised underwater engineering critical to offshore energy and marine infrastructure projects, including cable laying, pipeline installation, underwater construction, inspection, maintenance, and intervention in deepwater environments. These projects require advanced vessels, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems, and high-end operational capabilities.

Astro Offshore has strengthened its deepwater fleet with the addition of Energy Savanah (to be renamed Astro Atlas), a modern 2021-built 97-metre DP2 multipurpose support vessel. Equipped with a 150-tonne subsea AHC crane, a 25-tonne secondary crane, a moonpool, and accommodation for up to 100 personnel, the vessel is designed to support a wide range of offshore operations, including subsea construction, cable laying, and pipeline installation.

With the capability to operate in water depths of over 3,000 metres, Astro Atlas will enable Astro Offshore to enter the ultra-deepwater segment, unlocking access to more complex, high-value offshore projects. Its advanced DP2 system and robust design support safe and efficient operations in challenging environments. This development aligns with APSEZ’s strategy to build one of the world’s largest integrated marine platforms spanning logistics, offshore support, underwater engineering, and deepwater infrastructure services. As part of its long-term roadmap, the company is targeting a 200-vessel fleet along with marine revenue of ₹6,000 crore and planned capex of ₹13,000 crore by FY31.