ABL, Tidewater sign Egypt offshore vessel services deal
(WO) — ABL has signed a master services agreement with Tidewater to provide marine assurance and dynamic positioning (DP) consultancy services for offshore support vessels operating in Egypt and surrounding regions.
The one-year agreement covers Tidewater’s fleet of OSVs working in the Egyptian Mediterranean, as well as assets operating in the Black Sea and wider European markets. The contract is executed through ABL’s Egypt-based operations and Tidewater Marine Egypt.
Under the agreement, ABL will provide a range of services including vessel audits, inspections and DP assurance, supporting fleet safety, performance and asset integrity.
“This MSA is a reflection of our reputation as marine assurance partners and DP consultants, both in-country in Egypt and across wider Europe,” said Tamer Gamil, ABL’s country manager in Egypt. “Our unique value is in our ability to provide a globally recognised standard to support vessel operability and maintenance, via local expertise with marine surveyors and consultants across over 15 countries in Europe and North Africa. We are really pleased to support Tidewater and their OSVs.”
The scope includes industry-standard audits such as OVID, CMID and eCMID, as well as vessel suitability inspections, pre-purchase surveys and critical systems consulting, including FMEA and FMECA.
Tidewater said the agreement supports its focus on maintaining operational standards across its fleet.
"We are pleased to enter into this Master Service Agreement with ABL, whose strong reputation in marine assurance and DP consultancy aligns well with Tidewater’s continued focus on safety, and operational excellence,” said Mostafa Kamel Awad, operations manager at Tidewater. “ABL’s local presence in Egypt, supported by their extensive regional and global expertise, provides us with a trusted partner to support our operations across the Mediterranean, the Black Sea, and the wider European region.”
The agreement reflects continued demand for inspection, assurance and support services tied to offshore vessel operations across key producing regions.
