Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GO Offshore (GO), outlining future collaboration in the offshore wind farm support vessel sector and offshore oil and gas vessel operations.
Under the agreement, DFO will supply vessels to GO for offshore wind and oil & gas projects in Australia, utilizing GO’s local expertise and DFO’s fleet of high-spec construction support vessels.
“Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry remains vital to our economy. GO Offshore has a strong reputation for reliable marine services. We see huge potential for offshore wind in southern Australia, leveraging world-class wind resources for the energy transition,” said Garrick Stanley, CEO of GO Offshore.
The companies will exchange technical expertise on offshore wind vessels, such as service operations vessels (SOVs), aiming to spur investment in new ships for the Australian market.
Additionally, DFO and GO will explore opportunities beyond Australia, including Taiwan.
“This cooperation opens new opportunities not just in Australia, but across Asia-Pacific and globally. Combining GO’s local strength with DFO’s fleet and expertise, we are positioned to support offshore wind and oil and gas sectors,” said Polin Chen, CEO of DFO.
In April 2025, DFO signed a contract with Norway’s VARD to build an offshore subsea construction vessel for wind and telecom sectors, with options for expansion.
The vessel will feature a 250 MT active heave compensated crane, landing cranes, a 1,200-square-meter deck for cable operations, and ROV hangars, prepared for additional installations like a motion compensated gangway and a helideck.
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