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Neptune Marine and Zumaia Offshore Seal Contract for Saskia B

Neptune Marine, is a specialised provider of marine solutions in the Netherlands announces the signing of a Letter of Intent with Zumaia Offshore, a Spanish operator of a fleet of multipurpose work and support vessels, for the construction of a new 59 x 18-metre DP2 multipurpose Offshore Support Vessel, to be named Saskia B.

The Letter of Intent signing ceremony between Neptune Marine and Zumaia Offshore took place at the Offshore Energy exhibition in Amsterdam.

The agreement marks a significant milestone for both companies, underscoring Neptune Marine’s position as a trusted partner for operators seeking innovative, efficient, and future-ready maritime solutions. The collaboration reflects the shared ambition of Neptune Marine and Zumaia Offshore to deliver high-quality, versatile offshore vessels designed to meet evolving operational demands across the industry.

The new Saskia B will further enhance the capabilities of both organisations in supporting a broad range of offshore activities and advancing sustainable, modern fleet development.

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