BLUE TARPON

BLUE TARPON (IMO: 9529906) is a baycraft vessel sailing under the United States of America flag. It has an overall length of 299 feets and a beam of 59 feets.

BLUE TARPON

Vessel Identification

Specifications

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Owner / Operator

Operating Region

• Primary Region: Gulf of Mexico
• Operations: Offshore oil and gas support, subsea construction support, and supply operations
• Regulatory Compliance: USCG inspected; Jones Act compliant (US-flagged, US-built)

Vessel Description

The Blue Tarpon is a US-flagged offshore supply and support vessel operated by Edison Chouest Offshore, one of the largest privately held marine transportation companies in the United States. Built in 2011, the vessel is designed primarily to support offshore oil and gas exploration and production activities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Equipped with a DP-2 dynamic positioning system, the Blue Tarpon is capable of maintaining precise station-keeping during subsea and offshore operations without anchoring, making it suitable for deepwater support missions. The vessel features a large open deck area for cargo and equipment transport, tankage for bulk liquids including fuel, water, and drilling fluids, and accommodations for offshore personnel.

As a Jones Act-compliant vessel, the Blue Tarpon is authorized to operate between US ports and offshore installations, a key commercial advantage in the domestic offshore energy sector. Edison Chouest Offshore maintains a large and modern fleet of similar vessels supporting major energy operators throughout the Gulf of Mexico.

Disclaimer: Specifications are based on publicly available AIS, maritime registry, and open-source vessel databases. Users are advised to verify critical operational data against official sources such as the USCG NVDC or Lloyd's Register.