en.Wedoany.com Reported - Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) has purchased an Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessel from Sinopacific Engineering & Contracting (SPEC), making it the first SPA90 series vessel in the fleet of this Kazakh offshore service provider. The vessel contract was signed on April 30, 2026, at the Siying shipyard, where the vessel is currently under construction, with its launching ceremony held on May 20.

Named Caspian Yili, this vessel is the first of its type in COC's fleet and is expected to become the company's largest vessel to date. It features the SPA90 design, equipped with a 90-ton bollard pull, DP2 dynamic positioning capability, and a diesel-electric propulsion system. Designed for offshore operations, the vessel will support activities such as towing, anchor handling, field support, subsea operations, and offshore construction.

COC CEO Dauren Madin stated that the acquisition of the first SPA90 AHTS vessel marks a significant milestone for the company, elevating COC to a new operational level, providing additional flexibility and capability to support complex offshore operations, and opening up new market opportunities while also demanding greater responsibility and expertise. He thanked SPEC and MB Shipbrokers for their support and cooperation, and expressed the company's anticipation of operating Caspian Yili under charters with renowned clients, believing that this vessel will make the journey of elevating the company's offshore endeavors to new heights even more exciting.

This acquisition is a strategic part of COC's investment in offshore assets and expansion of its international offshore market presence. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026 and will join the COC fleet after completing deployment preparations. Founded in 2003, COC currently operates approximately 30 vessels, including icebreakers, diving support vessels, tugs, crew boats, survey vessels, multipurpose vessels, accommodation vessels, barges, and hovercraft, supporting offshore energy projects in the Caspian Sea and Middle East regions.

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