On 19 August 2021 Offshore Support and Logistics Services Company (OFCO – Offshore International), the integrated maritime logistics service provider that is jointly owned by Allianz Marine & Logistics Services (AMLS) and SAFEEN, Abu Dhabi Ports’ marine services arm, announced the acquisition of seven support vessels as part of its offshore marine services fleet.
Comprising of four Anchor Handling Tugs (AHT), a 65m landing craft, as well as a supply ship and multipurpose safety standby vessel, the newest additions to OFCO’s fleet will further extend the new company’s capabilities in providing highly efficient and cost-effective onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions and subsea services.
Combined with a fully operational offshore supply land base and led by a growing team of industry-leading talent, OFCO’s fleet expansion marks Abu Dhabi Ports’ venture into the ever-evolving field of regional and international offshore logistics.
Captain Maktoum Al Houqani, Chief Corporate Authority Officer of Abu Dhabi Ports, Acting Head of Maritime Cluster, and Chairman of OFCO said: “With the acquisition of diversified and ultra-modern support vessels as part of our ever-expanding offshore marine services fleet, Abu Dhabi Ports is rapidly taking its strategic move into offshore logistics to new heights, while simultaneously cementing its role as the preferred maritime services provider in the Middle East and beyond.
“Possessing a unique proposition that combines industry-leading capabilities, rich talent, and cost-efficient solutions as part of a holistic offering, OFCO will deliver immense value to our customers, particularly for those active within the GCC’s offshore oil and gas market.
“We will continue to explore other potential vessel acquisitions and other related expansion opportunities in an effort to broaden our overall service capabilities, and to ensure we are well-positioned to satisfy the increasingly complex needs of the offshore market for years to come.”
Officially launched in January 2021, OFCO currently serves as one of the largest and competitively priced providers of onshore and offshore integrated logistics solutions, and subsea services in the GCC.
Deploying a combination of exceptional fleet assets, logistics solutions and supply-base operations, OFCO is well-placed to deliver a wide range of specialised services geared towards large offshore infrastructure projects, including active operations within the Middle East’s oil and gas sector.
