General – Newbuildings
Allseas is strengthening its offshore capabilities with the acquisition of two newbuild offshore construction vessels (OCVs).
This is a strategic investment that will increase the versatility of the fleet and position the company for long-term growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Contracts for the two state-of-the-art vessels were signed on 9 April and will be built at Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group in China. Based on the proven SALT 308 OCV design, the vessels will incorporate advanced equipment and systems to provide enhanced performance, flexibility, and functionality.
The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in September 2026, with the second following in December 2026.
Each vessel will be 100 metres in length, have a 1,100 m² cargo deck, and accommodate up to 110 crew. Advanced features include:
• DP2 dynamic positioning system
• 150-tonne active heave-compensated offshore crane
• Hangar for two work-class ROVs
• Hybrid 1,500 kWh battery energy storage system
• Methanol-ready propulsion design for future fuel flexibility
Designed with maximum operational versatility in mind, the vessels are ideally suited for subsea construction, ROV support, and inspection, maintenance, and repair activities.
Dries van Strijp, Allseas’ Vice President Operations, explains that the decision to acquire two newbuildings follows a thorough evaluation of all options to increase the fleet’s versatility and meet future market demands.
“We recognised a clear need to optimise our vessel deployment to support an increasingly diverse and complex project portfolio,” says van Strijp. “After carefully evaluating all available options, it became clear that securing two next-generation newbuildings – fully optimised with the latest technology – was the best long-term solution to strengthen our capabilities and capture new opportunities in a growing offshore market.”
