Herbosch-Kiereย of Belgium andย Enshore Subseaย of the United Kingdom have joined forces to purchase aย shallow-draft cable laying vessel, previously named theย Topaz Installer. The vessel expands both companiesโ offshore capabilities under a new partnership,ย Combined Marine Offshore Services (CMOS).
Strengthening Capabilities Through Herbosch-Kiere and Enshore Subsea Collaboration
With the creation ofย CMOS,ย Herbosch-Kiereย andย Enshore Subseaย aim to enhance their services inย subsea cable installationย andย marine infrastructure projects. The 88-meter-long vessel, built inย 1999, will operate under the new nameย CMOS Installerย and support energy and telecommunication installation projects worldwide.
This partnership marks a key milestone for both marine contractors, allowing them to jointly deliver versatile offshore solutions for renewable energy, subsea infrastructure, and cable protection systems.
Theย CMOS Installer, formerly owned byย P&O Maritime Logistics, is currently docked inย Singaporeย for scheduled maintenance and upgrades. Once refurbished, the vessel will sail toย South Koreaย to collect a cable consignment before heading toย Senegalย for its first operational project under the new ownership.
The ship had most recently supportedย three offshore wind farmsย in Europe, highlighting its proven reliability in marine-based renewable projects. Its shallow-draft design offers excellent flexibility, enabling operations in both nearshore and offshore conditions.
Through theย Herbosch-Kiere and Enshore Subsea partnership, CMOS continues to position itself as aย key subsea services providerย in the global renewable energy market. The acquisition reflects both companiesโ commitment to advancing sustainableย offshore infrastructure developmentย and meeting growing demand forย high-quality cable laying operations.
By investing in advanced assets like theย CMOS Installer, the partners aim to supportย wind, telecom, and power transmission projectsย across diverse coastal environments, driving innovation within the global energy transition.
