The Greek shipowner Capital Offshore will acquire 50% of the shares in UOS from Hayfin, creating upon completion of the transaction, the new “UOS Capital.”
Specifically, German-based offshore support vessel management specialist United Offshore Support (UOS) – owned by investment funds managed by Hayfin Capital Management LLP (Hayfin) – and Capital Offshore, part of the Capital Maritime Group, with an expanding offshore support vessel fleet, have announced the signing of a binding agreement under which Capital Offshore will acquire 50% of the shares in UOS from Hayfin.
Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals. Upon closing, the company will operate under the new name UOS Capital.
As part of the deal, Capital Offshore’s existing vessels will be under UOS Capital’s management. Capital Offshore’s twelve newbuild PSVs and MPSVs are also expected to come under UOS Capital management as they deliver from the shipyard during 2026 and 2027.
Upon completion of all deliveries, UOS Capital will provide full technical, crewing, and commercial management services to a combined fleet of more than 30 anchor handling, platform supply and subsea support vessels controlled by its shareholders.
“The creation of UOS Capital marks the next chapter in our company’s development. By combining our heritage and expertise with Capital Offshore’s expanding fleet, including latest technology newbuildings under construction, we are building a business with international reach and resilience that can deliver long-term value for clients and stakeholders,” said Howard Woodcock, chief executive officer of UOS.
