Mainport Shipping Marks Geo Master Christening As Hybrid Survey Vessel Enters Operational Service in International Shipping News 24/06/2026 Hybrid survey and ROV support vessel enters operational service following christening in IJmuiden under long-term charter arrangement LEAD Mainport Shipping, the Cork-based Irish maritime company, today marks the christening of the Geo Master, a hybrid survey and ROV support vessel delivered by Neptune Marine and set to enter operational service under a long-term commercial charter arrangement with N-Sea following its ceremony in IJmuiden. The vessel strengthens Mainport Shipping’s focus on the ownership and management of modern offshore assets supporting subsea and offshore energy operations across Europe and the United Kingdom. VESSEL & PROJECT OVERVIEW The Geo Master has been constructed by Neptune Marine in Hardinxveld-Giessendam and delivered following completion of its build programme. The vessel will now enter operational service under a long-term commercial charter arrangement with N-Sea. Designed as a next-generation hybrid survey and ROV support vessel, the Geo Master will be deployed across offshore survey, subsea inspection, and infrastructure-related projects within the offshore energy sector. The project forms part of a long-term collaboration between Mainport Shipping and N-Sea, combining asset ownership and technical ship management with operational deployment in the offshore market. MAINPORT ROLE Mainport Shipping is the owner and ship manager of the Geo Master. The vessel is operated under a long-term commercial charter arrangement with N-Sea. TECHNOLOGY & EFFICIENCY The Geo Master is based on the proven design of the Geo Ranger, further developed to enhance operational efficiency and performance in demanding offshore environments. The vessel features Dynamic Positioning Class 2 (DP2) capability, supporting precise station keeping and enhanced operational flexibility during offshore survey and subsea op