🔝 OSV market leaders:
- Tidewater Inc. (USA) — 197 vessels. One of the oldest and largest OSV operators, operating worldwide. In 2023, the company acquired Swire Pacific Offshore, significantly increasing its fleet;
- Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) (USA) — 136 vessels. Specializes in advanced technologies for the offshore oil and gas industry, including Arctic vessels;
- China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) (China) — 123 vessels. The largest operator in Asia, providing a wide range of offshore services, including drilling and exploration;
- Allianz Middle East (UAE) — 117 vessels. One of the leading companies in the Persian Gulf, working with ADNOC, Saudi Aramco and international contractors;
- Bourbon Corporation (France) — 113 vessels. Specializes in OSVs for deepwater drilling and subsea servicing, active in Africa;
- Solstad Offshore ASA (Norway) — 89 vessels. Strong position in the North Sea, focus on environmentally friendly technologies and work in harsh conditions;
- Vallianz Holdings (Singapore) — 84 vessels. Operator with a focus on Southeast Asia and the Middle East, provides supply and marine support;
- ADNOC Logistics & Services (UAE) — 77 vessels. ADNOC logistics division providing support for the largest oil and gas projects in the region;
- Hornbeck Offshore Services (USA) — 60 vessels. Works in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, specializing in supplying drilling platforms;
- P&O Maritime (UAE) — 56 vessels. Operator working with DP World and participating in global offshore and port projects.
*Why is this important? Large OSV operators are the main employers of seafarers, engineers and technical personnel in the offshore sector. Knowing their structure helps to better understand the market, search for vacancies and build a career in the maritime industry.
