Fresh tonnage needed to counter ageing OSV fleets

Verde Maritime chairman and chief executive Diego Alonso Aguilar Lopez explains why newbuild support vessels need to be ordered during an interview at Riviera’s Offshore Support Journal Conference, Asia 2024, held in Singapore in September.

He also highlights the challenges owners face in securing finance to fund fleet investments and finding the right shipyard to build these vessels.

Mr Lopez says it is the right time for lenders to provide finance and help the industry to grow in a strong market. He expects private equity to be a key source of investment for vessel owners, as the market is predicted to remain strong for the next five years and energy companies are prepared to sign long-term contracts.

During the interview, Mr Lopez explains the investment strategy for new company, Verde Maritime, after it was officially launched in October 2024.