Subsea service provider DeepOcean secures the time charter of the Glomar Supporter, a multipurpose and highly versatile unit that will be essential for survey, inspection and maintenance activities in coastal environments.
Glomar Supporter vessel and offshore operations
The 60-meter Glomar Supporter, with DP2 capabilities, was built in 2009 and completely refurbished in 2021. The vessel will be incorporated into DeepOcean’s fleet from January 2026, and is designed to perform geophysical surveys, geotechnical surveys and
Among the systems installed, one of the most important technologies, is an A-frame for sensor deployment, a dedicated area for launching specialized geotechnical tools and a mezzanine LARS system designed for remotely operated underwater vehicles.
Moreover, the company has plans to mobilize one of its WROVs and implement an assessment that may include an ROV observation. Such capabilities increase the scope of coastal missions in sectors such as offshore wind and oil and gas.
According to Øyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean, the aim is to offer a more cost-effective and compact solution for clients operating in shallower waters, especially in renewable energy. The company believes that the market for surveying, inspection and light maintenance services will continue to expand over the next few years, and the new vessel represents an ideal tool to capture that demand.
The company is backed by the Triton fund, and continues to consolidate its global presence with a service offering ranging from subsea engineering to unmanned operations. This deployment of the Glomar Supporter enhances its ability to serve European projects with greater agility, accuracy and a smaller environmental footprint.
Source and photo: DeepOcean
