Bluewhale Offshore and OOS Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), under which Bluewhale offshore will hold a majority stake in OOS International—over 15 years specialist that provides offshore accommodation, heavy lifting, decommissioning, and field maintenance services to clients worldwide.

By combining Bluewhale’s strengths in project delivery and asset operations with OOS Group’s expertise in ship management and crewing, this collaboration will deliver safe, reliable, and cost-efficient solutions to customers across the full lifecycle of their offshore operations.

OOS International will be rebranded as BlueOOS, a name that reflects the synergies between Bluewhale Offshore’s capabilities in asset management, offshore operations, financing, and project execution, and OOS’s proven capacities in offshore accommodation and heavy lift services. Therefore, BlueOOS will take full responsibility for the operations. Through this partnership, the newly formed entity and its affiliates will own and manage a fleet comprising 3 semi-submersible units (specialized in both accommodation and heavy lift), 1 accommodation-focused semi-submersible unit, and 2 liftboats.

Our near-term priorities include executing a disciplined integration process, ensuring continuity for existing projects, and aligning operating practices carefully—with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) as the unwavering foundation of all activities.

We deeply appreciate the trust placed in us by our clients, partners, and suppliers. Moving forward, we will continue to engage with the industry in a collaborative, transparent manner, while upholding respect for local ecosystems and communities. The joint venture (JV) aims to enhance service quality in key offshore basins, including Brazil, the Asia-Pacific region, and West Africa, while maintaining an open, partnership-first approach to all collaborations.

We look forward to working closely with clients, shipyards, and crews as we embark on this new chapter together. Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Contacts: Bluewhale Offshore marketing@bluewhaleoffshore.com; OOS International: a.witteman@oosinternational.com