SBM Offshore is a leading provider of floating production systems and services to the global offshore energy industry. The company specializes in the design, engineering, construction, installation and operation of floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, as well as other floating facilities such as tension leg platforms and spars. In addition to newbuild projects, SBM Offshore offers a full suite of life-of-field services, including maintenance, integrity monitoring, engineering support and conversion of existing hulls into FPSOs.
Founded in 1965 as part of Royal Boskalis Westminster, SBM Offshore was spun off as an independent entity in the late 1990s, establishing a strong reputation for technological innovation in turret mooring systems and dynamic positioning. The company’s proprietary turret mooring design allows its FPSOs to weathervane around the turret, providing stability in harsh offshore environments. Over the decades, SBM Offshore has delivered more than a dozen FPSOs and several floating storage units (FSUs), with cumulative production capacity surpassing hundreds of thousands of barrels per day.
SBM Offshore operates on a global scale, with key assets and activities in major oil and gas provinces including West Africa, Brazil, the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, Southeast Asia and the North Sea. The company maintains regional offices and yards in strategic locations to support project execution and field operations, collaborating with national oil companies and international oil majors. Its project portfolio ranges from shallow-water developments to deepwater and ultra-deepwater fields, reflecting its engineering capabilities and adaptability to diverse subsea conditions.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Bruno Chabas, SBM Offshore continues to focus on sustainability, digitalization and optimizing field performance. The executive team, supported by seasoned professionals in engineering, project delivery and operations, emphasizes health, safety and environmental stewardship as core priorities. Looking ahead, SBM Offshore is exploring opportunities in renewable energy integration, carbon capture and storage solutions, and the development of next-generation floating production units to meet evolving industry demands.
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