Bourbon Appoints Olivier Blaringhem as Next CEO
5, June 2026
Bourbon has appointed former Subsea7 executive Olivier Blaringhem as its next CEO, succeeding Gaël Bodénès on 14 September.
offshore support vessels
Eidesvik Extends Viking Avant Contract With Equinor Through 2026
27, May 2026
Eidesvik Offshore secured a contract extension from Equinor for the PSV Viking Avant, extending the vessel’s employment through the end of 2026.
COSL Plans Major 57 New Offshore Vessel Expansion
23, May 2026
COSL plans to add 57 offshore support vessels including AHTS and PSV units under one of the largest domestic offshore fleet expansion programs in recent years.
Marco Polo Marine Plans Shipyard Spin-Off
19, May 2026
Marco Polo Marine plans to separate and list its shipyard business through a proposed reverse takeover transaction valued at up to S$139.0 million.
BOURBON Adds 13 Vessels to Fleet
22, April 2026
BOURBON has expanded its offshore support fleet with 13 vessel additions valued at more than $180 million, including acquired PSVs, reactivated AHTS vessels, a newbuild subsea vessel and crew boats under contract.
OceanPact and CBO to Merge
4, March 2026
OceanPact and CBO plan to combine, forming a 73-vessel offshore support and marine services platform in Brazil with revenue above $778 million and backlog near $2.7 billion.
Tidewater to Acquire WSUT for $500 Million
23, February 2026
Tidewater signs a $500 million all-cash agreement for WSUT, adding 22 PSVs, expanding Brazil presence from 6 to 28 vessels, and bringing $441 million backlog.
Longitude Introduces Cost-Focused PSV Design
8, February 2026
Longitude Engineering launched the D-Flex PSV, a DP Class 2 compact design in the IMT Isca series, aimed at lowering CAPEX and OPEX with configurable layouts and methanol-ready options.
Golden Energy Offshore Agrees $57.25 Million PSV, MPSV Sales
29, January 2026
Golden Energy Offshore has signed binding agreements to sell PSV Energy Partner and MPSV Energy Empress for $57.25 million in total, with both deliveries expected in February 2026.
