High-flying Astro Offshore names Markus De Jonge COO

High-flying OSV owner and operator Astro Offshore has appointed offshore and energy sector veteran Markus De Jonge as chief operating officer.

Mr De Jonge will have the challenge of taking over the responsibility of global operations for one of the industry’s fastest-growing OSV owners. Astro Offshore, part of the Adani Group, has been aggressively growing its fleet of platform supply vessels, multi-purpose service vessels, anchor handling tugs and anchor handling tug supply vessels, doubling the size of its fleet from 25 vessels to more than 50 in one year.
Mr De Jonge brings more than 35 years of global experience in offshore logistics, maritime operations, and fleet management. His background includes a distinguished career in the Royal Netherlands Navy, followed by senior executive leadership roles across the international offshore and energy sectors.
A regular participant at the Annual Offshore Support Journal Conference, Mr De Jonge was previously with ADNOC Logistics & Services, where he was instrumental in transforming the company’s Offshore Logistics Business Unit into a fully solutions-driven organisation. He led M&A and strategic partnership initiatives and oversaw the implementation of an integrated logistics services platform. As the company’s vice president – offshore mobile units, offshore projects & subsea, he drove growth through multiple EPC and subsea contracts, demonstrating strong strategic leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to deliver complex projects at scale, said Astro Offshore.
As chief operating officer at Astro Offshore, Mr De Jonge will have overall responsibility for global operations, with a focus on operational excellence, fleet performance, innovation, and the continued development of a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
“Markus’s leadership will be pivotal as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Astro Offshore chief executive, Mark Humphreys. “His experience and strategic insight will further strengthen our operational capabilities and ensure we continue to deliver reliable and innovative offshore solutions to clients worldwide.”

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