Relevant Opportunities
A shortlist built around the agreed brief, rather than a broad catalogue.
About
Specialized vessels.
Personal involvement.
A focused brokerage and consultancy approach for professional vessel acquisition and project requirements.
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Dutch ownership · International focus
Dutch roots.
A straightforward approach.
Defense & Offshore is Dutch-owned and headquartered in Dubai. Our approach reflects the Dutch maritime tradition: practical thinking, clear agreements and a straightforward way of doing business.
We believe in transparency, honest advice and clear communication. We explain what is possible, identify what needs further investigation and keep our clients informed throughout the purchase or sale.
From the first conversation to delivery, our commitment is simple: clear information, dependable guidance and no unnecessary complexity.
TransparencyClear agreementsHonest advice
Dutch maritime roots
Head officeDubai
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Working principles
Practical. Direct. Accountable.
Clear Information
Sources, availability and material assumptions identified during the process.
Defined Expertise
Technical, legal and other specialist responsibilities agreed for the project.
Working together
Owners, buyers
and shipyards.
We welcome discussions with buyers who have a defined vessel requirement, owners considering a sale, and shipyards with relevant capability.
Relationships, mandates and any right to use partner branding are established directly. No official shipyard representation is implied by this website preview.
Specialist vessel types
Match the vessel to the mission.
Crew Transfer VesselsPersonnel transfer to offshore installations and wind farms.Fast Supply VesselsHigh-speed transport of supplies, equipment and personnel.TugsTugs for towing and assistance; workboats for port and coastal duties.Survey & Inspection VesselsHydrographic survey, subsea inspection and ROV support.Search & Rescue VesselsDedicated craft for search, rescue and recovery at sea.Firefighting VesselsFireboats for port, coastal and offshore emergency response.
Frequently asked questions
Useful answers.
Clear next steps.
Practical information to help define your requirement and understand the next stage.
What is the role of Defense & Offshore?
The proposed role combines vessel sourcing, commercial representation and consultancy coordination around a clearly defined requirement.
Which sectors are included?
Defense and patrol, offshore energy, oil spill response and recovery, and medical or other special-purpose vessels.
Does the website imply official representation of a shipyard?
No. Any mandate, partnership or right to use a shipyard’s branding is established separately and confirmed in writing.
Can you source specialist workboats and response vessels?
Our sourcing scope includes crew transfer, fast supply, tugs and workboats, survey and inspection, search and rescue, and firefighting. Availability and specifications are confirmed for each inquiry.
Start a conversation
Tell us what your operation needs.
Define the vessel, operating area and delivery priorities. We can then structure a focused search.