India’s Offshore Fleet: 95+ Indian-Flagged Vessels Now Indexed on Seavium

1. The Indian Offshore Landscape: A Fast-Evolving Market

India’s offshore sector has grown rapidly alongside its expanding energy needs. From ONGC's offshore drilling platforms to international wind and cable-laying projects, India has:

• A large domestic need for support vessels (especially tugs, crew boats, utility crafts)

• Emerging international demand for Indian vessels across the Middle East, East Africa, and Southeast Asia

• Strong technical capability, especially among coastal and port operators

Many vessels fly the Indian flag but serve foreign operations through temporary charter agreements or long-term leases.

2. What Kind of Vessels Are We Seeing?

Most Indian-flagged offshore vessels listed on Seavium fall into key categories:

• AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessels for mooring and rig support

• Fast crew boats and FSIVs (Fast Supply Intervention Vessels)

• Utility and workboats for port and coastal duties

• Survey and cable support vessels for subsea and telecom operations

These units tend to be modest in tonnage but robust in functionality, often serving complex environments like shallow waters, monsoon seasons, or mixed cargo/passenger transport.

3. Regional Impact: Not Just India

Thanks to geographic positioning and cost-efficiency, Indian vessels are now:

• Supporting wind farms in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf

• Assisting logistics ops in Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania

• Operating crew transfers in Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia

This expansion reflects a larger trend: Indian maritime operators are stepping into regional leadership roles, especially in coastal and shallow-water segments.

4. Compliance and Regulatory Notes

Indian-flagged vessels must comply with:

• Indian Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) standards

• SOLAS, MARPOL, ISM protocols for international operations

• MLC (Maritime Labour Convention) crew conditions

Many vessels meet global compliance, but verification is key. That’s why Seavium offers:

• Certified status flags on listings

• Owner verification and AIS tracking

• Crew capacity and spec filters

5. Why This Matters for Charterers

If you’re a charterer operating in the Indian Ocean, Gulf region, or East Africa:

• Indian-flagged vessels are cost-competitive

• Often available at short notice for regional operations

• Bring local knowledge, language, and cultural proximity

With India’s strong ship repair network and training ecosystem, many of these vessels are well maintained and crewed by experienced personnel.

6. Seavium: Bringing Visibility to Local Champions

One of Seavium’s core missions is to surface data on vessels that were previously hard to access.

With 5,000+ offshore vessels globally, our platform now includes:

• 95+ Indian-flagged units

• Live location data & specs

• Owner insights and operational certifications

This update helps both Indian operators looking for exposure, and international charterers looking for solutions.

Ready to Source Indian Offshore Vessels?

Explore India’s offshore fleet now on go.seavium.com and get access to one of the most versatile regional workforces in offshore maritime.

From port tugs to fast support vessels, the Indian fleet is ready to move.