Skip to Content
|
about hero image scaled
Who we are, our history and our people

About

Share this:

Our Organization

Asso Group has been actively involved in offshore and nearshore activities since its establishment in 1976. During its operation, Asso.subsea has maintained a cutting-edge technology-driven profile acting either as a turnkey solution provider or as a subcontractor to major cable installation companies and marine contractors.

Since 1985, Asso.subsea has been the leading contractor for all Greek-related cable projects for both land and sea works. Specializing in submarine cable installation, protection, repair, and support operations, Asso.subsea has established a constantly updated long track record of participation, not only in domestic but also in worldwide projects.

Being capable of providing highly customizable equipment along with top-quality services, even under the most unforeseen circumstances, has enabled Asso.subsea to capitalize by experience and rightfully include in its Clientele some of the leading players of the Telecommunication, Power, and Alternative Energy industry.

QHSE Management

Asso Group is certified according to the requirements of international standards ISO 9001:2015(Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health & Safety Management) by Bureau Veritas Certification and is a Contractor Member of the Offshore Survey and Remote Systems & ROV Division of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

The vessels the company normally employs during project execution are certified according to the IMO ISM and ISPS Codes and ILO MLC, 2006 by Bureau Veritas and are managed by ISM code-certified shipping companies ASSO Marine Services Ltd. and ASSO Marine Shipping Company. ASSO Marine Services Ltd. is also a Contractor Member of the Marine Division of the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

Asso.subsea has undertaken large projects nationally and globally for major TSOs, OWF Developers, telecommunication companies and submarine cable manufacturers, including Hellenic Cables, Nexans, NKT, Prysmian Group, ZTT, Vattenfall, RWE, and Terna.

QHSE Certificates and Policies can be found in the downloads center.

Our Journey

Founding

Founding

Piraeus, Greece

1976
1st owned MSV

1st owned MSV

ASSO acquires MSV Argo

1996
2nd owned MSV

2nd owned MSV

ASSO acquires MSV Astrea

2007
1st CLV

1st CLV

ASSO fully builds its specially designed CLV – Atalanti

2010
1st TSV

1st TSV

ASSO acquires TSV Aethra (ex. Polar Prince)

2015
Land Investment!

Land Investment!

ASSO invests to build a new all-in-one center in the seafront in Elefsis

2016
2nd CLV

2nd CLV

ASSO acquires CLV Ariadne (ex. Viking Poseidon)

2017
Main Contractor

Main Contractor

ASSO participates as Main Contractor to Developers’ projects

2018
Rebranding

Rebranding

ASSO fully rebrands from ‘Assodiver’ to ‘Asso.subsea’

2019
Inter-Array & 2nd TSV

Inter-Array & 2nd TSV

First IAC project – Expands Client List

ASSO acquires TSV Argo (ex. Polar King)

2020
3rd TSV

3rd TSV

ASSO acquires TSV Athena (ex. SBM Installer)

2022
The Future

The Future

Permanent conversion of Ariadne as specialized CLV for HVAC, HVDC bundles and IAC for future projects

2023

Our Journey

Founding

Founding

Piraeus, Greece

1976
1976
1st owned MSV

1st owned MSV

ASSO acquires MSV Argo

1996
1996
2nd owned MSV

2nd owned MSV

ASSO acquires MSV Astrea

2007
2007
1st CLV

1st CLV

ASSO fully builds its specially designed CLV – Atalanti

2010
2010
1st TSV

1st TSV

ASSO acquires TSV Aethra (ex. Polar Prince)

2015
2015
Land Investment!

Land Investment!

ASSO invests to build a new all-in-one center in the seafront in Elefsis

2016
2016
2nd CLV

2nd CLV

ASSO acquires CLV Ariadne (ex. Viking Poseidon)

2017
2017
Main Contractor

Main Contractor

ASSO participates as Main Contractor to Developers’ projects

2018
2018
Rebranding

Rebranding

ASSO fully rebrands from ‘Assodiver’ to ‘Asso.subsea’

2019
2019
Inter-Array & 2nd TSV

Inter-Array & 2nd TSV

First IAC project – Expands Client List

ASSO acquires TSV Argo (ex. Polar King)

2020
2020
3rd TSV

3rd TSV

ASSO acquires TSV Athena (ex. SBM Installer)

2022
2022
The Future

The Future

Permanent conversion of Ariadne as specialized CLV for HVAC, HVDC bundles and IAC for future projects

2023
2023

Our People

Here at Asso.subsea we understand the importance of employee engagement and empowerment since our establishment.

Asso.subsea is all about people, both our people and the people for whom we work. Our employees, clients, and partners are a richness, not just a resource. Our onshore, offshore, and marine professionals are the foundation of our success. Without people, our business means nothing.

Each individual member of staff is deemed valuable to us not only for their productivity but also for their unique ability, talent, skills, wide expertise, and dynamic personality. But most of all, we respect each member as a person and we always bear the responsibility of ensuring their own safety, health, and welfare.

Asso Group currently employs more than 700 professionals, including the crew of the vessels utilized in company projects, all permanently employed and individually trained to become efficient and highly skilled members of the team.

IMCA logoLogos 06Logos 07Logos 09

Let's discuss your project!

We are here to provide more information & answer any questions you might have.
envelopemap-markersmartphonedownloadmagnifiercrossmenuchevron-downarrow-right
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram