Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) acquired an anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel from Sinopacific Engineering & Contracting (SPEC), naming it Caspian Yili and targeting delivery and deployment preparations for the fourth quarter of 2026.
The newbuild is the first vessel in the SPA90 series to join COC’s fleet and is being constructed at Siying Shipyard, after a shipbuilding contract signed on April 30, 2026, with a launching ceremony held on May 20.
From Siying Shipyard to COC’s SPA90 fleet
The vessel is under construction at Siying Shipyard, and AHTS Caspian Yili is expected to join COC’s fleet after delivery and deployment preparations in Q4 2026.
COC said the acquisition represents a milestone as the first SPA90 AHTS vessel in its fleet, and it positioned the move as part of its strategy to invest in offshore marine assets and expand its presence in international offshore markets.
SPA90 specifications: 90 tonnes of bollard pull, DP2, diesel-electric
The SPA90 design is described as featuring 90 tonnes of bollard pull, along with DP2 capability and diesel-electric propulsion.
COC expects the vessel to support towing, anchor handling, field support, subsea operations and offshore construction activities.
COC CEO links the charter plan to the newbuild
Dauren Madin, CEO of COC, said the acquisition of the first SPA90 AHTS vessel is an important milestone for the organization’s continued development, adding that the vessel offers additional flexibility and capability for complex offshore operations.
Madin also said the company will engage with reputable clients to charter Caspian Yili.
Read for offshore marine operators and charterers
COC is adding its first SPA90 AHTS to its fleet, with delivery and deployment preparations scheduled for Q4 2026 and a commissioning path designed around chartering Caspian Yili for offshore clients.