DOF contract award for Skandi Feistein
24 October 2024
07 May 2025
Global offshore services leader, DOF, has announced an investment in a first of its kind, modular cable repair spread designed to transform how offshore wind operators respond to cable faults. Uniquely engineered for compatibility across DOF’s fleet of 65 vessels, the system offers an industry-first combination of fleet-wide flexibility, road transportability, and rapid deployment capabilities.
Developed in collaboration with engineering specialists, Royal IHC, the spread allows for mobilisation and commissioning within 48 hours, using just 12 lifting operations. A vast improvement on traditional fixed systems, which are often limited to single-vessel availability.
“This is a genuine step change in how the industry can respond to cable fault downtime,” said Dag Raymond Rasch, Executive Vice President DOF Atlantic. “Our investment reflects DOF’s ability to rapidly address clients’ needs. We’re not just adapting oil and gas equipment – this system has been purpose-built for offshore wind, with flexibility, efficiency and uptime at its core.”
The new system includes a compact quadrant handler, tensioner, roller tables, and over-boarding chute – all designed for plug-and-play operation. Its minimal footprint improves deck efficiency while maintaining cable integrity through all lay and recovery modes.
This investment follows the successful completion of a high-profile subsea cable repair project for a major operator in the Netherlands in 2024, where DOF deployed its owned vessels and existing repair spread to restore service with minimal interruption.
“By owning both the vessels and the modular repair spread, DOF offers clients a level of control and responsiveness that’s otherwise difficult to achieve.” added Dag Raymond “Improving response times and reduced downtime for clients – especially under emergency conditions.”
DOF has already secured multiple frame agreements with leading offshore wind operators in Europe, the USA, and APAC, reinforcing the global relevance of its cable repair service line with a dedicated fleet, modular technology, and proven operational pedigree.
DOF Subsea UK Limited
DOF Subsea is a leading provider of subsea services in all the major oil and gas production regions around the world. With a world class fleet of offshore vessels, ROVs (Remote Operated Vehicles), diving and survey systems, the group combines expertise and technology to deliver integrated subsea solutions to the offshore oil and gas industry. Our two core business segments are long-term charter agreements for the fleet and the execution of complex subsea operations to depths of 4,000 metres, using our owned and operated, purpose-built Subsea Construction Vessels. Our Head office is in Bergen, Norway with regional offices in Australia, Singapore, UK, Angola, Ghana, Egypt, US, Canada, Argentina and Brazil with a team of 1,590 skilled subsea personnel and marine crew. Our fleet currently stands at 28 Subsea Construction Vessels, 67 WROV systems, including 2 AUV/IIV system, and 10 diving spreads. WHY DOF SUBSEA DOF Subsea provides Fully Integrated, Single-Source Solutions for Worldwide Offshore and Subsea Developments with capabilities to execute: •ROV and Diving Services, DOF Subsea provides a complete range of ROV and diving services for construction and inspection, repair and maintenance activities •Subsea Umbilical, Risers, Flowlines (SURF) •Installation subsea structures (including tie-in and hook up to fixed and floating facilities) •Installation engineering, ROV based interventions, Diverless tie-ins •FPSO, mooring buoy and mooring system installation •Spools, PLEM/Manifold lifts and installation •Tie-in, hook-up and diverless intervention •Precommissioning and commissioning •Design, procurement and fabrication of subsea structures •Stabilisation of pipelines/flowlines •Marine operations engineering, FPSO installation, rig moves, mooring, float-over mating, towing Our project teams apply expertise in a variety of disciplines from field development studies through subsea installation, field enhancement and decommissioning. It is our ability to match services, expertise and equipment to the requirements of each individual operation that underpins our reputation for safe, efficient and cost effective project delivery.
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