Norwegian maritime and subsea services provider DOF Group has booked the construction support vessel Skandi Inventor for a subsea commissioning support contract in the Asia-Pacific region valued between $25 million and $50 million. The award strengthens the company's APAC backlog and locks in capacity for the region's growing offshore energy infrastructure demand.
Skandi Inventor will work on a campaign in North Australian waters, scheduled to start in Q2 2027 and run for 120 to 180 days. The contract scope covers in-house project management, engineering, procurement and logistics support — meaning DOF will coordinate the engineering and supply-chain effort ahead of mobilisation as well as field execution, rather than only providing the vessel.
Chief executive Mons Aase said the award "recognises the capabilities of Skandi Inventor and DOF as a trusted partner in the APAC region," and adds long-dated visibility to the company's regional backlog. DOF positions itself as a vessel-based project delivery, engineering and marine operations support provider for offshore energy markets.
Skandi Inventor is a construction support vessel in DOF's fleet, designed for subsea construction, inspection, repair and maintenance work and ROV (remotely operated vehicle) services in water depths of up to 3,000 metres. Subsea tie-in and commissioning work for Northern Australia's developing deepwater oil-and-gas fields has emerged as a tangible signal of the rebound in APAC offshore investment over the past several years.
Key Takeaways:
1. DOF Group has booked Skandi Inventor for an Asia-Pacific subsea commissioning support contract worth between $25 million and $50 million.
2. The campaign begins in Q2 2027 in North Australian waters and is scheduled to last 120-180 days.
3. Beyond the vessel, the scope includes in-house project management, engineering, procurement and logistics support.
4. CEO Mons Aase said the deal strengthens DOF's APAC backlog and validates Skandi Inventor's capabilities.
5. Skandi Inventor is a construction support vessel rated for subsea construction, inspection, repair and ROV operations to 3,000-metre water depths.
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