Entering the ultra-deep, Astro Offshore acquires 2021-built subsea vessel

Energy Savanah, formerly operated by Golden Energy Offshore, will be renamed Astro Atlas. [Image: Astro Offshore]

Dubai-headquartered Astro Offshore reports that it has strengthened its offshore subsea capabilities with the addition of Energy Savanah, formerly operated by Golden Energy Offshore and soon to be renamed Astro Atlas.

The 97-meter, 2021-built DP2 multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) is the largest vessel in Astro’s fleet to date. The company says its acquisition is a “significant step forward in our move into ultra-deepwater operations and new international markets.”

Designed for complex offshore environments, Astro Atlas is equipped to support a wide range of offshore and subsea operations, including subsea construction, cable installation, and pipeline work.

Its configuration includes a 150-tonne subsea AHC crane, a 25-tonne secondary crane, an integrated moonpool, and accommodations for up to 100 personnel, enabling extended offshore campaigns in demanding conditions.

“With our continued investment in modern, high-spec assets, the introduction of Astro Atlas significantly enhances our operational capability,” says Mark Humphreys, CEO of Astro Offshore. “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.”

Entering the ultra-deepwater segment

A key step forward in capability is the vessel’s operational depth of over 3,000 meters, which enables Astro Offshore to enter the ultra-deepwater segment for the first time.

This expansion opens access to more technically complex and higher-value offshore projects, supported by the vessel’s DP2 dynamic positioning system and robust design, ensuring safe and efficient performance in challenging environments.

The addition of Astro Atlas also reflects a broader geographic expansion for the business, with the vessel expected to operate in Europe. This marks an important step in extending Astro’s operational footprint beyond the Middle East and strengthening our ability to deliver across multiple offshore markets.

Collaboration with Oceaneering International

Astro Atlas will be deployed under a long term charter arrangement with Oceaneering International Inc., a global subsea engineering and applied technology company.

The collaboration brings together Astro Offshore’s modern vessel capability with Oceaneering’s established subsea and ROV expertise, enabling efficient execution of construction, installation, and intervention scopes in complex deepwater environments.

“The deployment of Astro Atlas under charter with Oceaneering International Inc. strengthens our ability to deliver high-spec subsea capabilities in more complex offshore environments,” adds Humphreys. “As we continue to grow our operational expertise, it allows us to better support the evolving requirements of our clients and the increasing demand for advanced subsea work.”

• Vessel specs HERE