Mammoet has partnered with Dubai-based Astro Offshore to expand its capacity to provide onshore and offshore transport solutions for oil and gas construction projects in the Middle East.
Marine equipment owner Astro Offshore owns and operates a fleet of offshore support vessels, which include a variety of tugs and barges.
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Mammoet Middle East and Africa managing director Martijn Kuipers said: “As barging is a critical aspect in the transport chain for all future oil and gas projects in this region, our new partnership will bolster our available barge and tug fleet in the region, and accordingly further strengthens our services in onshore and offshore transport.
“With Mammoet’s state-of-the-art equipment, extensive expertise in marine engineering, dedicated team of naval architects, combined with the resources and the knowledge provided by Astro Offshore, we can offer a complete package of heavy lifting and transport services, from port to foundation, for any project at any location.”
Astro Offshore executed various transportation projects within the Middle East and Subcontinent.
The projects include D1 Development Project for Essar Projects, Phase-1 of Nasr & Umm Lulu Field Development Projects for Larsen and Toubro and 19 Platform Jackets for Saipem.
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By GlobalDataAstro Offshore managing director Mark Humphreys said that the strategic partnership with Mammoet will bolster ties with both new and existing customers.
Humphreys added: “The timing of the partnership comes at the right time for the Astro Group, as we have shown a continued growth in the last few years in what could be considered as one of the most challenging eras’ in the offshore market.”
Astro Offshore offers services to construction projects in the oil and gas sector throughout the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
