Taiwanese offshore vessel operator Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) has teamed up with GO Offshore of Australia to cooperate on offshore wind and offshore oil and gas vessel projects.
The two companies have signed a memorandum of understanding that sets a framework for collaboration across three key areas — vessel deployment, technical exchange, and joint project development — as the duo seeks to position itself for growth in Asia-Pacific’s expanding offshore energy sector.
Under the deal, DFO will supply vessels to GO Offshore for projects in Australia, combining its fleet of construction and support vessels with GO’s established local presence. The two companies will also share technical expertise on offshore wind ships, including service operation vessels (SOVs), and explore future newbuild opportunities tailored to the Australian market.
The partnership further opens the door to joint tenders outside Australia, including in Taiwan, leveraging both firms’ operational experience and regional reach.
“This cooperation will create new opportunities not only in Australia but also across Asia-Pacific and worldwide,” said Polin Chen, CEO of Dong Fang Offshore, adding: “By combining GO’s local position with our fleet and offshore wind expertise, we are well-placed to support both renewables and oil and gas.”
GO Offshore CEO Garrick Stanley said the collaboration aligns with the growing overlap between traditional and renewable energy sectors.
“Australia’s offshore oil and gas sector remains vital, but southern Australia’s offshore wind potential is enormous,” he said. “This partnership combines our local knowledge with DFO’s international capability to serve both markets safely and efficiently.”
A subsidiary of Hung Hua Construction, Dong Fang Offshore manages a fleet of nearly 20 ships, including three SOVs under construction at Vard in Norway for Taiwan’s offshore wind market, while its West Perth-based partner lists a similar number of units in its diversified OSV fleet.
