Dong Fang Offshore Memorandum of Understanding with GO Offshore
Dong Fang Offshore signs Memorandum of Understanding with GO Offshore for cooperation in offshore wind and offshore oil & gas vessel projects.
Dong Fang Offshore Co., Ltd. (DFO) is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with GO Offshore Pty Ltd. (GO), establishing the framework for future cooperation in the offshore wind farm supporting vessel business, as well as offshore oil and gas vessel operations.
Under the terms of the MOU, the Parties acknowledge the following areas of cooperation:
- Australian Expansion – DFO will provide vessels to GO for offshore wind and offshore oil & gas projects in Australia, leveraging GO’s strong local presence and DFO’s fleet of high-specification construction support vessels.
- Technology Exchange – Both Parties will exchange technical knowledge and expertise related to offshore wind vessels, including service operations vessels (SOVs) and other offshore wind support ships, with the goal of enabling future investment in newbuild ships for the Australian market.
- Project Cooperation – DFO and GO will jointly pursue opportunities outside of Australia, including in Taiwan, drawing on the combined fleets and expertise of both companies to expand their businesses worldwide.
This MOU reflects the shared commitment of both companies to advancing offshore wind and offshore oil and gas industries through collaboration, innovation, and international partnership.
Polin Chen, CEO of DFO, commented:
“We are very pleased to sign this Memorandum of Understanding with GO Offshore, a leader in the Australian market. The cooperation between our two companies will create new opportunities not only in Australia, but also across Asia-Pacific and worldwide. By combining GO’s strong local position with DFO’s fleet and expertise, we will be well-positioned to support the growth of offshore wind and offshore oil and gas industries.”
Garrick Stanley, CEO of GO Offshore, commented:
“Australia’s offshore oil and gas industry continues to be a cornerstone of our economy, and GO Offshore has built a strong reputation by providing reliable, high-quality marine services to this sector. At the same time, we see tremendous potential for offshore wind in southern Australia, where world-class wind resources will drive the next wave of energy transition. Beyond Australia, the global offshore energy industry is expanding rapidly, presenting opportunities to apply our combined expertise to projects across Asia and beyond. This partnership with Dong Fang Offshore combines our local knowledge with DFO’s proven fleet and international experience, ensuring we can support both traditional energy projects and the emerging offshore wind sector worldwide with the same commitment to safety, performance, and innovation.”
Dong Fang Offshore was founded in 2019 as the first dedicated, pure-play owner and operator of wind farm construction and support vessels in APAC. DFO employs over 300 professionals in the offshore wind industry and is the largest non-government linked marine contractor in Taiwan.