Edison Chouest Offshore

Name

Edison Chouest Offshore

Legal name

Edison Chouest Offshore

Website

https://chouest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Marine Vessel Construction

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Wind & Renewable Support Vessel Construction (SOV, CTV, WTIV) (IMAJACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Energy O&M (Offshore Wind, Platforms, Subsea Assets) (EUAEAGAO), Underwater Inspection, Maintenance & Repair (UWILD, Diving/ROV, In-water Cleaning) (IMAJAFAJ), Heavy Lifting & Material Handling Infrastructure (Goliath Cranes, Jib Cranes, Hoists) (IMAJALAD)

Keywords

• Offshore vessel support
• Shipbuilding services
• Subsea ROV operations
• Defense maritime vessels
• Offshore wind vessels

Headquarters

HQ city

Cut Off

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Defense Maritime Vessel Production: Shipbuilding and systems integration services for U.S. defense maritime vessels including autonomous surface vessels. Revenue generated through government defense contracts and strategic partnerships.
2. Subsea Vessel Support Services: Subsea vessel support operations for offshore energy and maritime industries.
3. Offshore Wind Vessel Services: Supply chain contributions to offshore wind sector including vessel support for projects like South Fork Wind.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Edison Chouest Offshore operates a multi-billion-dollar US shipyard network providing vessel design, construction, and operational services for defense, offshore energy, and subsea applications. The company builds defense maritime vessels through its Top Ship facility in Gulfport, Mississippi, supports offshore wind development with vessel services, and operates underwater robotics capabilities through subsidiaries C-Innovation, ROVOP, and acquired Norwegian ROV manufacturer Kystdesign.

Product overview

Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) operates as a diversified maritime company with a multi-billion-dollar US shipyard network and established shipbuilding, subsea vessel support, and underwater robotics capabilities. The company offers vessel design, construction, and operational services through its network of US shipyards, while its ROV operations (C-Innovation, ROVOP, and acquired Kystdesign) provide underwater robotics for subsea support. The Top Ship facility in Gulfport, Mississippi serves as a key production hub, particularly for defense maritime projects under the Anduril partnership. The company also contributes to offshore wind supply chain through vessel support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vessel Construction and Shipbuilding Services End-to-end vessel design and construction services delivered through a multi-billion-dollar US shipyard network, including the Top Ship facility in Gulfport, Mississippi, for defense and commercial maritime customers.
• Defense Maritime Vessel Production Shipbuilding and systems integration services for U.S. defense maritime vessels, including autonomous surface vessels for the U.S. Navy's MUSV program, delivered through a strategic partnership with Anduril.
• Subsea Vessel Support Services Subsea vessel support operations for offshore energy and maritime industries, including subsea intervention and support.
• ROV Operations Services Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) operations and services for subsea applications, delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries C-Innovation and ROVOP.
• Kystdesign ROV Systems Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) systems manufactured by Kystdesign, a Norwegian ROV manufacturer acquired by Edison Chouest Offshore Group in 2025, projecting NOK 500 million revenue by 2024 and doubling workforce in recent years.
• Offshore Wind Vessel Services Supply chain contributions and vessel support services for offshore wind development projects, including support for Ørsted's South Fork Wind project.

Quantifiable outcome

• Doubling of Kystdesign workforce in recent years with projected NOK 500M revenue by 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HD Hyundai Robotics USAcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 May 2026Agreement to implement ArcLift GO robotic welding systems at three US shipyards and one Brazil shipyard. Solution aims to enhance productivity, weld quality, and reduce reliance on skilled labor, supporting ECO's operations and expansion in shipbuilding and subsea vessel support.
• AndurilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Strategic partnership to accelerate US defense maritime vessel production. Anduril serves as prime contractor for technology integration while ECO serves as shipbuilder and systems integrator. ECO leverages its Top Ship facility in Gulfport, Mississippi and multi-billion dollar US shipyard network for immediate production, while investing over $150 million in automation and advanced manufacturing. Partnership aims to revitalize US maritime industrial base by combining Anduril's autonomous systems expertise with ECO's vessel design, construction, and operational capabilities.
• KystdesigncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2025Acquisition of Norwegian ROV manufacturer Kystdesign, representing strategic expansion of ECO's underwater robotics capabilities. Kystdesign has doubled its workforce in recent years and projects revenue of NOK 500 million by 2024. Integration alongside existing ROV subsidiaries C-Innovation and ROVOP, with first collaborative integrated ROV system under development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Huntington Ingalls Industries: America's largest military shipbuilder (Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS and Newport News Shipbuilding). Direct competitor for U.S. Navy vessel contracts and operates a Gulf Coast shipyard in close geographic proximity to ECO's Top Ship facility in Gulfport.
• General Dynamics (Bath Iron Works / NASSCO): Major U.S. defense shipbuilder through Bath Iron Works (destroyers) and NASSCO (auxiliaries and commercial). Competes for the same U.S. Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration programs ECO targets via Anduril and Top Ship.
• Subsea 7: Global subsea engineering, construction, and services company operating a fleet of offshore subsea construction and ROV-support vessels. Comparable to ECO in subsea vessel support and offshore installation services.
• Saipem: Italian offshore engineering and construction company with offshore vessel fleet (Saipem 7000, FDS, etc.) and EPCI capabilities for offshore wind and oil & gas. Comparable breadth to ECO across offshore vessel construction and subsea services.

Direct peers

• VARD (Fincantieri): Part of Fincantieri Group, designs and builds offshore support vessels including SOVs, CTVs, and specialized offshore wind vessels. Directly competes with ECO in offshore wind and OSV newbuild markets, particularly for European and U.S. offshore wind developers.
• Oceaneering International: Provider of subsea robotics (ROVs), engineered services, and offshore vessel support. Direct overlap with ECO's C-Innovation and ROVOP subsidiaries on ROV operations and subsea intervention services for offshore energy.
• Solstad Offshore: Norwegian owner/operator of offshore support vessels (AHTS, PSV, SOV) with strong North Sea presence. Comparable vessel operating model to ECO's offshore support fleet, particularly for offshore wind and oil & gas service work.
• Tidewater Inc. One of the largest global owners/operators of offshore support vessels serving the offshore energy industry. Direct competitor with ECO's core offshore vessel operating business across global markets.
• Damen Shipyards: Dutch shipbuilding group with a broad portfolio including offshore support vessels, SOVs, and patrol vessels. Comparable shipbuilder/operator profile to ECO and a competitor for offshore wind and naval auxiliary vessel contracts.

Others

• Anduril Industries: U.S. defense technology prime contractor building autonomous systems, including unmanned surface vessels for the U.S. Navy. ECO's strategic partner (not a competitor) but the most relevant counterparty defining ECO's defense growth path; comparable in adjacent autonomy/ROV technology spaces.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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