Dong Fang Offshore (DFO), a leading offshore wind service provider in Asia, has signed a major Subsea and Cable Lay Vessel (CLV) shipbuilding contract with Norwegian shipyard Westcon. This agreement marks a new milestone in DFO’s fleet expansion, further strengthening its position in the Asia-Pacific subsea cable market.
The new vessel, expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2027, is currently under construction at Westcon Yard. It will replace the Orient Adventurer, which DFO has contracted for subsea cable projects in the Asia-Pacific region through 2028.
The contract extension of the Orient Adventurer in Europe with DeepOcean allowed DFO to plan for the new vessel to support its business growth. The new CLV will meet the increasing demand for subsea cable installation services, ensuring capacity for projects DFO has already secured in the region.
DFO’s CEO explained that the decision to order the new CLV was driven by the need to meet growing subsea cable installation demands. “With this vessel addition, we will be able to support our customers’ offshore energy projects and secure DFO’s long-term role as a leading contractor in the Asia-Pacific region,” the CEO said.
The addition of the new vessel will increase DFO’s operational capability, raising the number of large construction vessels over 100 meters from two to seven by 2027. This will position Dong Fang Offshore as an internationally recognized marine contractor. The company’s expanded fleet will include two large, specialized CLVs, two construction support vessels, several service vessels, and a newly acquired DP2 Multicat.
