Ocean services provider DeepOcean has secured a charter contract for the high-spec subsea vessel Orient Adventurer. This new capacity aligns with the company’s offerings and subsea capabilities across both the offshore renewables and conventional energy sectors in multiple regions.
Under a new agreement with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), DeepOcean will add Orient Adventurer to its fleet from early 2026 until the end of 2027, with options for up to four additional years.
Orient Adventurer will be used globally for offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M), installation, high-end inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), construction, and recycling of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
Previously named Polar Onyx, Orient Adventurer is currently on an offshore wind contract in Southeast Asia, and has a track record in offshore renewables. It also has extensive experience in conventional energy markets, from the North Sea to Brazil.
The vessel is equipped with a 250-tonne crane and a vertical lay system (VLS) with a 275-tonne capacity, distinguishing it from most comparable vessels. DeepOcean plans to install two remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) in hangars and may also install an underdeck carousel capable of carrying and installing power cables.
