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Caspian Offshore Construction expands fleet with newbuild AHTS

Kazakhstan-based offshore marine service provider Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) has acquired a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, the Caspian Yili, from Sinopacific Engineering & Contracting. The vessel, featuring 90 tonnes of bollard pull and DP2 capability, is the company's largest and is expected to join the fleet in Q4 2026. The acquisition supports COC's strategy to expand in international offshore markets.

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June 14, 2026

Caspian Offshore Construction expands fleet with newbuild AHTS

Kazakhstan-based offshore marine service provider Caspian Offshore Construction (COC) has acquired a new anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel, the Caspian Yili, from Sinopacific Engineering & Contracting (SPEC). The acquisition marks the first vessel in the SPA90 series to join COC's fleet, according to a report from Splash247.

Vessel Specifications and Capabilities

The Caspian Yili is currently under construction at Siying Shipyard. It is designed with 90 tonnes of bollard pull, DP2 capability, and diesel-electric propulsion, making it COC's largest vessel to date. The SPA90 design is intended for offshore operations including towing, anchor-handling, field support, subsea operations, and offshore construction activities.

Feature	Specification
Design	SPA90
Bollard Pull	90 tonnes
Propulsion	Diesel-electric
Dynamic Positioning	DP2
Primary Role	Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS)

Strategic Fleet Expansion

According to COC, this acquisition is part of a broader strategy to

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