Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has sealed a contract with the Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean for the charter of the high-spec subsea vessel Orient Adventurer.
The charter deal was confirmed on Wednesday by DeepOcean, mentioning that it will take on the 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 utilize the vessel globally for offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M), installation, as well as high-end inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR), construction, and recycling of offshore oil and gas infrastructure.
The Orient Adventurer will work primarily in Europe within the offshore energy industry but is also planned to support operations in other parts of the world.
To prepare for the charter, DFO plans to open a branch office in Norway in 2025 to facilitate early deployment and ensure the smooth execution of the project from 2026.
The vessel Orient Adventurer, formerly named Polar Onyx, is currently serving on an offshore wind contract in Southeast Asia.
DFO is one of the largest offshore energy contractors in APAC, owning and operating a fleet of 16 vessels, including those under construction, primarily supporting the offshore wind energy industry.
Chen Polin, DFO CEO, stated: “This commitment is the first time a Taiwanese offshore energy contractor has deployed vessels into the European market, and not only symbolizes a breakthrough in our vessel management and technical capabilities, but also proves that Taiwanese companies can secure a place in the most challenging global market.”
