Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), through its marine platform Astro Offshore, has partnered with a US-based engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering International Inc. to pursue specialised offshore and subsea opportunities in Europe, marking a significant step in its expansion into ultra-deepwater operations and international markets.
The collaboration supports APSEZ’s strategy to build one of the world’s largest integrated marine platforms spanning logistics, offshore support, underwater engineering and deepwater infrastructure services.
Ultra-deepwater expansion
As part of the expansion, Astro Offshore has inducted its first ultra-deepwater vessel, Energy Savannah, which will be renamed Astro Atlas. The 2021-built 97-metre DP2 multipurpose support vessel is 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 for subsea construction, cable laying and pipeline installation, and can operate at water depths of over 3,000 metres, enabling Astro Offshore to enter the high-value ultra-deepwater segment.
Focus on high-spec fleet
APSEZ Chief Executive Officer Ashwani Gupta, said the partnership combines Astro Offshore’s expanding high-specification fleet with Oceaneering’s deepwater engineering and remotely operated vehicle expertise to strengthen capabilities in complex offshore operations while expanding into Europe.
Astro Offshore Chief Executive Officer Mark Humphreys said the addition of Astro Atlas reflects the company’s continued investment in a modern, high-spec fleet tailored for ultra-deepwater environments and evolving offshore requirements.
Subsea activities involve specialised underwater engineering critical to offshore energy and marine infrastructure projects, including pipeline installation, underwater construction, inspection, maintenance and intervention in deepwater environments.
Long-term marine roadmap
The development aligns with APSEZ’s long-term roadmap to scale up its marine business through fleet expansion and specialised offshore capabilities.
The company is targeting a 200-vessel fleet by FY31, along with marine revenue of ₹6,000 crore and planned capital expenditure of ₹13,000 crore as it strengthens its presence across global offshore and marine infrastructure markets.