en.Wedoany.com Reported - Global logistics and materials management company ASCO has signed a letter of intent with Suriname local enterprise N.V. Dordt Gateway to form a strategic joint venture for the development and operation of an offshore support base in Dordrecht, Commewijne District, Suriname.
Under the agreement, a joint operating company, Dordt Operations N.V., will be established, with ASCO and Dordt Gateway holding joint shares. The joint venture aims to support the construction of Suriname's latest onshore base facility, which will enhance the country's offshore logistics infrastructure capabilities as offshore activities in the Guyana-Suriname Basin advance on a large scale.
The Dordrecht Offshore Support Base is under development and will provide additional onshore capacity for offshore operators, contractors, and the broader supply chain. The base features direct water access, with plans including a 550-meter quay, a water depth of 8.0 meters at low tide, heavy lifting capabilities, and extensive yard development potential across a 240-hectare site.
ASCO will serve as the technical port management partner for the facility, bringing international expertise in onshore operations, integrated logistics, offshore coordination, HSSEQ, supply chain management, and workforce development. A key long-term focus of the joint venture is local capacity building, with the collaboration aligning with Suriname's policy direction on localization requirements, private sector participation, and domestic skills development. ASCO and Dordt Gateway will work together to support knowledge transfer, workforce development, and sustainable operational capabilities.
Steve Mitchell, Managing Director of ASCO Americas and Australia, stated that Suriname is entering a critical phase in the development of its offshore energy industry, and world-class onshore capacity will be central to the next steps. ASCO has established and managed supply base operations in multiple complex energy markets globally, integrating expertise in logistics, port management, offshore coordination, and HSSEQ. Through this partnership, there is an opportunity to shape an onshore base operation that meets international standards, develops local capabilities, and creates lasting value for Suriname.
Guido Koorndijk, Director of the Offshore Support Base at N.V. Dordt Gateway, noted that the Dordrecht Offshore Support Base is being developed as a strategic logistics hub to support the growth of Suriname's offshore energy sector. Its advantageous location, deep-water access, high-capacity quay, and extensive yard space, combined with manufacturing and warehousing facilities, make it a powerful platform for basin operators and contractors, while serving as a modern gateway connecting local enterprises with international offshore operators. The partnership with ASCO combines local infrastructure with global onshore expertise to accelerate development, strengthen the country's maritime and energy capabilities, and expand local economic participation. He mentioned that the goal is to drive sustainable growth and bring long-term benefits to the nation. By developing Commewijne responsibly, as offshore activities expand, it will complement and support the broader infrastructure needs of the Greater Paramaribo area.
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