NEW DELHI — Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. said Tuesday that its maritime subsidiary, Astro Offshore, has partnered with U.S.-based Oceaneering International Inc. to expand into ultra-deepwater and subsea operations.
The agreement is aimed at pursuing specialized offshore opportunities in Europe and strengthening the companies’ capabilities in complex subsea engineering projects, including underwater construction, pipeline installation, inspection and maintenance.
Adani Ports said the move supports its broader plan to build a globally diversified marine platform across logistics, offshore support services and deepwater infrastructure.
As part of the expansion, Astro Offshore has added Astro Atlas, its first ultra-deepwater vessel, to its fleet. The company said the vessel supports its focus on building a younger, high-specification fleet with advanced operating capabilities.
Ashwani Gupta, whole-time director and CEO of Adani Ports, said the development supports the company’s ambition to build a globally diversified marine platform.
He said combining Astro Offshore’s expanding high-specification fleet with Oceaneering’s deepwater engineering and remotely operated vehicle expertise will strengthen the company’s capabilities in complex offshore operations while supporting its expansion into Europe.
Astro Offshore CEO Mark Humphreys said the addition of Astro Atlas improves the company’s ultra-deepwater capabilities and allows it to serve a broader range of offshore needs.
“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,” he said.
The 97-meter DP2 multipurpose support vessel, formerly known as Energy Savannah, is equipped with advanced subsea systems, including a 150-ton crane, a secondary crane, a moonpool and accommodations for as many as 100 personnel.
The company said the vessel can operate in water depths of more than 3,000 meters.
The partnership comes as Adani Ports accelerates its long-term strategy to expand its marine business globally. The company is targeting a 200-vessel fleet, marine revenue of 60 billion rupees and capital expenditure of 130 billion rupees by fiscal 2031. (Source: IANS)
