Commercial and strategic aspects of the offshore vessels market

The offshore oil & gas industry is one of the most important industries in the world and has a direct impact, either positive or negative, on the global economy. In order to ensure continuous exploration and production, various offshore installations must be supplied with all the necessary materials and cargo on a regular daily basis. The most convenient way to do this is by using different types of offshore supply vessels, which constitute one of the most expensive factors in the logistics supply chain in the offshore oil and gas industry. Reliable, cost-efficient, environmentally friendly transport and technically “fit for purpose” offshore vessels are the goal of any oil & gas company. This article presents a review of the offshore oil & gas market and the business strategy which includes offshore supply vessels. The research includes SWOT analyses to emphasize the advantages and challenges in the oil & gas industry and presents the correlation between the crude oil price and the daily rate of offshore vessels and aims to predict future movements in the market.