DeepOcean adds subsea vessel Orient Adventurer to its offshore wind fleet

The company said the new capacity “aligns seamlessly with our service offerings and subsea capabilities across the offshore renewables and conventional energy sectors in multiple regions.”

Under a new contract with Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), DeepOcean will take Orient Adventurer as part of its fleet from early 2026 until the end of 2027. The agreement includes options for up to four additional years.

DeepOcean will utilise Orient Adventurer, the former Polar Onyx, for offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M), installation and for inspection, maintenance and repair, construction, and recycling of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.

The former Polar Onyx is currently serving on an offshore wind contract in southeast Asia. The vessel is equipped with a 250-tonne crane and a vertical lay system with 275-tonne capacity.

DeepOcean will install two remotely operated vehicles in hangars. There is also an option to install an underdeck carousel capable of carrying and installing power cables.