Two new additions expand UAE player’s fleet to 44 vessels

September 5, 2025, by Melisa Cavcic

Dubai-based offshore vessel operator Astro Offshore, an Adani Group Company, has enlarged its fleet with two platform supply vessels (PSVs), which bolster the UAE-headquartered firm’s fleet versatility.

Astro Offshore’s acquisition of two modern PSVs, the 2020-built Astro Rastaban and the 2023-built Astro Rigel, is interpreted to strengthen operational capabilities, reflecting the company’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs and requirements of its global customers.

As this allows the firm to make its first entry into West Africa, expanding its presence in what is described as a key emerging market, the move is perceived to demonstrate readiness to deliver high-quality offshore solutions across multiple regions while responding to the growing demands of its client base.

Mark Humphreys, CEO of Astro Offshore, commented: “Expanding into West Africa and investing in versatile assets isn’t just about fleet growth. By investing into the PSV segment and expanding into West Africa, we’re demonstrating our ambition, agility, and our position as a truly global offshore partner.”

Thanks to these additions, the company now operates 44 vessels, including two 2025-built diesel-electric AHTS newbuilds arriving in the coming weeks and two 2025-built ballastable barges scheduled for completion later this year.

“These developments reinforce the company’s long-term strategy of building a flexible, future-focused fleet capable of supporting offshore operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia,” emphasized Astro Offshore.