With a core business managing offshore oil and gas assets, shipmanager Viridian Maritime is looking to expand, with an eye on the nascent Japanese offshore wind market
Offshore support and subsea vessel owners looking to expand operations into the Middle East, West Africa and other regions, but lacking the regional experience in these complex offshore oil and gas markets, can rely on Viridian Maritime, a specialist Singapore-based shipmanager, to help “bridge the gap.”
Viridian Maritime managing director, Arvind Mohan, says, “We aim to complement owners from southeast and North Asia who are interested in operating their assets in these regions but do not have the local knowledge or experience. We have that expertise,” he says.
Viridian Maritime successfully mobilised assets for a southeast Asian owner looking to operate assets in West Africa, ensuring a smooth operation despite the complexities of each market’s unique requirements. “We had an established local team in place to support it, and that co-ordination went very well,” adds Mr Mohan.
While Viridian Maritime provides shipmanagement services for assets in the bulk, tanker and container sectors, Mr Mohan says offshore oil and gas is a core business for Viridian Maritime. The company specialises in managing complex subsea operations, including dive support vessels, cable lay and pipelay vessels, along with offshore support and construction assets.
Its managed fleet, which contains new-generation saturation dive vessels, ensures the highest safety and operational standards. No compromise can be made within all facets of its operations, says Mr Mohan.
“To take the next step, we wish to further support complex subsea and offshore construction operations,” says Mr Mohan.
Viridian Maritime joined IMCA two years ago, elevating its capability to work with larger players in the industry including EPC contractors, he notes.
The company has expanded its presence in the Middle East, particularly with a presence in the UAE, to support its regional operations in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and further into West Africa. He has also opened a crewing and support office in New Delhi, India to strengthen its recruitment and retention of skilled personnel on board its managed assets.
And more expansion is on the horizon. Mr Mohan says the company is exploring opportunities in the offshore windfarm market.
“Japan is a very big market for us now,” notes Mr Mohan. “We have been managing bulk carriers for our Japanese owners and partners for a couple of years now, and we see significant potential in the offshore wind sector. While offshore wind is still in its early stages in Japan, we anticipate rapid growth by 2028 to 2030. We are strategically positioned to capitalise on this emerging market and see an opportunity to fill a critical gap in the industry, supporting local requirements, and building up our presence through our capabilities.”
