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09.02.2010 Fred. Olsen Windcarrier AS, has today entered into agreements with Lamprell Energy Ltd. for the construction of two transport -and installationvessels for offshore wind turbines with option for additional two vessels. The vessels will be built at the Jebel Ali yard in Dubai with contracted deliveries in 2nd and 3rd quarter 2012, respectively. The contract price is about USD 160 million per vessel.

08.10.2009 Deep Sea Supply has ordered a PSV The new PSV 09 CD design, optimized for eco-drive in all weather conditions, is designed by STX Europe in Norway. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q1 2012, and will be built at STX Europe in Brazil.

28.09.2009 Siem Offshore has entered into a LoI with Petrobras for 2+1 year charter for two of its mid-sized PSVs for Black Sea.  The vessels will support the “Leiv Eriksson”.  The contract is scheduled to commence in fourth quarter 2009, and the dayrate is believed to be abt. US$ 17,000.

04.07.09 Oceanteam has today confirmed that the 5 year charter of OCV "North Ocean 102" to CICSA in Mexico is cancelled.09 Farstad Shipping ASA has entered into an agreement to buy the PSV Sical Torino of VS 470 Mk II design. The purchase price is approx. NOK 150 mill. Delivery will take place during this month.

01.09 Tidewater Inc. has purchased "Aquanos Enabler" of Aker PSV/ROV 06CD design, currently under construction at STX Europe, Brevik. The vessel is expected to deliver in January 2010. The purchase price is reportedly about USD 65 mill.

05.09 Karmsund Maritime has received an order for 2 x VS design offshore vessels from an unnamed Far East company. Del. end. 2010. Contract price is 1.2 billion NOK.

13.05 PSV Ocean Scotsman (1982 built, ME 202) has been sold and was today delivered to her new Owners. The vessel is renamed "Natalie" and will be converted to a windmill support vessel

09.02 Rem Offshore has sold an AHTS of UT712L design under construction at Kleven yard. Del. scheduled to be March/April 09

06.01 Solstad Offshore ASA has fixed AHTS Normand Drott (12,000 BHP, 1984 built) to Petrobras SA in Brazil for 4 years firm with commencement summer 2009. Contract value is approx. NOK 400 mill.

06.01 Farstad ASA has fixed AHTS Far Sea to Petrobras (13.200 bhp, 1991 built) 4 years in Brazil. Commencement will be this January idc current contract with Petrobras. Total contract value is approx. NOK 375 million.

06.01 Norskan Offshore Ltda has received a LOI from StatoilHydro Petroleo Brasil Ltda. for PSV Skandi Waveney (UT 755, 2001 built).Contract period  is 2 y firm +  2 y opt. Comm. 4Q 2009.

21.10 Acergy and Subsea7 merger talk has come to a halt.

20.10 Solstad Offshore ASA has entered into a long term contract for AHTS-STBY Normand Mjolne  with ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS.The contract has a duration of 2,5 years firm + 3 x 2 m. opt. Comm. October 2008.

11.09 Simon Møkster Shipping AS has placed an order for 1 x PSV of Havyard 832CD-design at Simek with scheduled delivery March 2010. Contract value is NOK 320 mill.

08.09 Stby/PSV "Bourbon Eko" has been ext. 2 y firm + opt. to ConocoPhillips N. The value of the contract (if all opt. will be declared) is NOK 150 mill

15.07 Island Offshore has signed a contract with Aker Yards for building another Well Intervention vessel of UT 767 CDL design, similar to “Island Wellserver”. Contract price is approx. NOK 1.2 billion. Del. abt. 3Q 2011 

10.07 DOF announces a new contract with Aker Yards ASA, for building of 3xAHTS of both Aker Yards AH 12 and Aker Yards AH 05 design. The vessels are equipped for operations in the Brazilian market, scheduled delivery is end of 2010, mid 2011 and towards the end of 2011.

10.07 Rem Offshore ASA has fixed  PSV "Rem Mermaid" (2008 built, MT 6009 design) to Peterson SBS BV for 3 years firm + 2 x 1 year opt. Commencement of contract is November 2008.

07.07 DOF Rederi As has entered into a charter agreement with an Indian charterer for a 2 years firm  + 6 m opt. contract  for the PSV "Skandi Falcon". Day rate is approx. USD 35.000,-, comm. Sept. 2008.

03.07 Wärtsilä acquires global ship design group Vik-Sandvik. Vik-Sandvik will be integrated into Wärtsilä Ship Design within Ship Power. All personnel - including the management - will continue as Wärtsilä employees.The value of the acquisition is EUR 132 millions.

03.07 Havila Shipping ASA has entered into a contract with Havyard Leirvik AS for building of a large
Subsea Construction vessel of Havyard 860 design.The value of the contract will be approximately NOK 1.500 million Delivery is planned in spring 2011.

26.06 Sealion Shipping Ltd  has placed an order for 3 x large Multi-Purpose Offshore Support Vessels of VS 483 design at ABG Shipyard in India. Delivery scheduled to be approx. 1Q 2012

03.06 Petrobras has signed new contracts for 12 newbuild drilling rigs on a charter party basis for use in ultra-deepwaters.  Due to the lack of capacity in Brazilian shipyards, the 12 rigs will be built overseas and delivered for operation by the middle of 2012.

27.05 GulfMark announce they have purchased 100% of Rigdon Marine Corporation. The fully financed purchase price is abt. US$ 570 million. Rigdon Marine today consists of 29 modern PSVs and crew boats (including vessels under construction).

26.05 Normand Skarven KS, where Solstad Offshore holds an ownership share of 71,1%, has entered into an agreement for the sale of the AHTS Normand Skarven to buyers outside Norway.

26.05 Nor Offshore Ltd entered into an agreement for the sale of the AHTS Nor Sea to Neptun Marine Services Ltd.

26.05 DOF ASA has today delivered "Skandi Navica" to Subsea7, in accordance with a purchase option agreement entered into in 1999, for a price, NOK 320 mill.

21.05 DOF have signed a building contract with TEBMA Shipyard in India for  construction of a MPSV of VS 485 design. Contract price is approx. NOK 250 million. The vessel is scheduled to deliver in April 2010.

08.05 Global Industries, Ltd. announced today that it has signed a MoA to acquire the 2002 built vessel "Olympic Orion" (DP2, MT6016 design, ROV, DSV,) The vessel will be renamed "Global Orion" and is available for service this month.

07.05 Deep Sea Supply Plc has fixed the PSVs "Sea Pollock" and  "Sea Turbot" to Esso Exploration for 4 years firm, with comm. Aug. 08. Dayrate approx. $24.000,- per vessel.

07.05 Deep Sea Supply has also fixed their newbuilding PSV "Sea Trout" to Petrofac for 7 wells firm. The vessel is scheduled for delivery from Karmsund Verft end this month

06.05 Østensjø Rederi AS has signed a contract for building a new AHT of Robert Allan Ltd. design (approx.80 t BP) at Gondan Shipyard, Spain. The AHT is scheduled for delivery 1Q 2010.

30.04 Eidesvik Offshore ASA has fixed their vessel, SX 121, to Veolia Inc., USA. for 8 years + opt. The vessel is under construction at Ulstein Verft and is due to deliver Dec. 08. Day rate is approx. USD 70.000,-

28.04 Subsea 7 has placed an order for 1 x pipelay/construction vessel at Merwerde Shipyard. Delivery scheduled 3Q 2010. The overall project cost is about USD 190 mill.

16.04 DOF has obtained from StatoilHydro an 18month +3x6 month extension for their AHTS Skandi Admiral 23.800 BHP. In addition, StatoilHydro has awarded a 5/8 year contract to DOF Installer for 1 x Newbuilding AH 04 CD (350 Tons Bollard Pull). Commencement Aug 2008 and Dec 2009, respectively.

 

16.04 StatoilHydro ASA has awarded Island Offshore AS an 18 month + 3 x 6 month opt. contract for AHTS "Island Vanguard" (230 t BP/23,000 BHP). Comm. end April 2008.

 

16.04 StatoilHydro ASA has chartered the PSVs "Island Earl" and "Rem Provider" for a period of 2 wells firm (approx. 160 days), with comm .July/Aug. 2008. Day rate said to be in the area of NOK 160-165.000,-


26.02 Havila Shipping has ordered an IRM vessel of Havyard 855 design from Havyard Leirvik. The vessel has a length of 97,54 m, breath of 19,8 m.The contract price is approx NOK 700 mill, included owner delivery of crane. Del. summer 2010.

 

22.02 Rem Offshore has sold Newbuilding UT-755LN to German Owner Opielok. Vsl under construction at Aker Aukra and delivery scheduled June 2008. Price just below USD 40 Mill.

 

05.02 Deep Sea Supply's AHTS "Sea Leopard" has been fixed to  ENI Libya for 2 years. The total value of the contract is approx. 17 million Euros.The vessel is presently mobilizing to Libya.

 

21.12 Vroon Group has agreed terms to acquire Nomis Shipping Ltd, UK. The transaction is expected to close early January 2008. Nomis will continue to operate from its offices in Aberdeen and Singapore with its existing management team in place. The vessels will be rebranded in Vroon's colors and reneamed with the prefix "VOS" replacing the existing "Dea".

 

20.12 Havila Shipping ASA has today entered into an agreement with Marsk Olie & Gas for providing 2 x PSV Havyard 832 CD design for a period of 5 y firm + 3 x 1 y opt.  Comm. summer/autumn 2009.


20.12 Solstad Offshore ASA  has entered into a contract with Bergen Group for building of 1 x CSV of ST 256 L CD for delivery September 2010. The value of the contract is approx. NOK 720 million.


17.12 Boa Offshore AS has entered into an agreement for the acqusition of an AHTS of UT 722 design currently under construction. The vessel has a bp of 165t, 560m2 deck area  and full under-deck capacities.  Delivery is scheduled for March 2008.

 

06.12 Sartor Shipping AS has been awarded a 10 year contract with Gaz de France  for provision of a multi role vessel. The vessel will be of VS design and will deliver during 2010.

 

26.11 Simon Møkster Shipping has placed an order for a PSV of Havyard 832CDRS design with Simek, Norway. The vessel will have DP 2, FiFi, NOFO 2005, 78,6m loa, 17,6m beam and 755m2 deck are. The contract price is approximately NOK 295 mill and delivery is scheduled for October 2009.
The vessel has been fixed to BP, Norway for 5 years for about NOK 130,000.

 

21.11 AHTS "Ocean Knarr" (built 1985 - 8,640 bhp) has today been delivered to its new owners Polskie Ratownictwo Okretowe. The vessel is on contract to StatoilHydro until September 2008.

 

06.11 Hallin Marine, UK has ordered a DP 2 Subsea vessel, 80m loa, 20m beam and 50t crane, from Drydocks World Singapore (Pan-United) with delivery expected during 2Q 2010. The vessel will be named "Windermere" and the contract price is USD 49,6 million.

 

05.11 DOF Installer has exercised its option for a 4th AHTS of AKER AH 04CD design from Aker Yards with delivery during 1st half of 2011. The contract price is NOK 765 million.


05.11 DOF ASA has entered into an agreement with Taubåtkompaniet AS for acquisition of half of the shares of DOF Boa AS. The other shares already belongs to DOF. DOF Boa AS owns the AHTS vessels Skandi PMS I and Skandi PMS II, which are under contract with Burullus in Egypt. Commercial conditions of agreement are confidential.

 

01.11 "K" Line Offshore has signed a contract with Aker Yards for 4 x PSV of AKER PSV 06CD design with deliveries during 4thQ 2010 and 3rdQ 2011. The vessels will have 94,9m loa, 20m beam, 5,100 dwt and accommodation for 25 persons. The contract price is NOK 1,4 billion total.

 "K" Line has in addition 2 x AHTS of AKER AH 12 design under construction at Aker Yards.

 

30.10 Ezra Holdings Ltd has declared the opt. for building a second MFSV at Karmsund Maritime. The contract value is approx. NOK 620 million, delivery expected 2nd Q 2010.


30.10 Siem Offshore has exercised their opt. for building 2 xVS481CD 28,000BHP at Kleven Verft. Delivery ex yard 4th q 2010.These N/B contracts which priced at abt NOK 550 mill each, are being transferred to Singa Star. Siem's 10 and Singa's 2 will operate in a pool where Siem will be commercial manager. N/B supervision of all 12 vsls will be handled by Siem. Singa Star will become 11.82% shareholder in Siem Offshore.

25.10 StatoilHydro has been awarded a contract for 24% ownership at the Sthokman  field.

23.10 Solstad Offshore has recieved a LOI from Integrated Subsea Services (ISS) for charter of the 1983 built ROV vessel Normand Tonjer. Comm. April 2008. Period 3 years firm + 2 x 1 y opt.
The value of the firm part of the contract is abt. NOK 210 mill.

19.10 Solstad Offshore has received a LOI from Saipem for provision of 4 x PSV for pipe transportation from 2nd half 2008 to end 2012. Saipem will use the vessels: Normand Aurora, Carrier, Vester and Flipper. The period is 3500 days firm + 1500 days opt. Operation area is Baltic and North Sea.

19.10 DOF ASA/Aker DOF Supply has placed an order at Cochin Shipyard for building 2 x Aker PSV 09 CD design. Contract value is abt. NOK 490 mill. Deilvery May and September 2010.

16.10 Siem Offshore Inc has entered into an agreement with Amber Navigation Company Limited for the sale of the standby vessel Ocean Knarr (built 1985) for a total amount of USD 10.5 million. The vessel will be delivered to the new owner in November 2007.

16.10 Havila Shipping Pte Ltd, Singapore has entered into a contract with Fjellstrand Shipyard, Norway for the construction of a PSV of Havyard 832CD design. Delivery is scheduled during fall 2009. Contract price NOK 260 mill.

11.10 Rem Offshore ASA has fixed PSV “Rem Fortune” to BG Int. for 2 years firm + 2 x 1 y opt. Comm. 25th Oct. Rate not reported.

10.10 PSV "Northern Wave" has been extended 1 year to Dong E&P, Denmark. The vessel is now firm until January 2009.

10.10 PSV "Sea Pike" (UT 755L) has been delivered from Cochin Shipyard, India today. The vessel will go to Congo for a 3+1 years contract with ENI.

26.09 Rem Offshore ASA has entered into an agreement with Norcapital to buy two ships under construction at Aker Aukra. The ships are of the UT755 LN design with delivery in February and March 2008. Buying price for the contracts is corresponding with a total value of approx NOK 400 million.

25.09 Trans Viking Icebreaking & Offshore has declared the options for a further two new builds at Astilleros Zamakona in Spain. The contract is for two large AHTS vessels of VS 4622 design and will be delivered in 02/2011 and 10/2011.The two options come in addition to the two vessels of same design which were ordered late last year.

25.09 Mosvold Supply has declared an option for the building of 2 x additional AHTS of VS 491CD design at Batamec yard in Indonesia. The contract value is abt. USD 167 mill. Scheduled del. Dec. 2010 and July 2011.

21.09 Whitesea, UAE has signed a contract for 3 + 3 AHTS with 100t bp, FiFI 1 and DP 2 with Astillero Rio Santiago, Argentina. Deliveries are scheduled between June 2009 and April 2010.


21.09 Eastern Echo, Cyprus has negotiated a LOI making it possible to build two more vessels for delivery in Q1 and Q2 2009 at Dubai Drydocks for USD 130 mill for each vessel. The company has also decided to upgrade vessels 1-4, currently under construction at Barreras, Spain,  from 10 to 12 streamer capacity in order to increase operational efficiency.

17.09 Ezra Holdings has placed an order for 2 x AHTS VS 490 design (27,000 BHP) at Karmsund yard. Del. 2010. Contract value est. NOK 1.2 billion.  

10.09 Deep Sea Supply has entered into an agreement for the purchase of 3 x Newbuilding contracts for abt. USD 100 mill.  1 x PSV of VS 470MKII design from Karmsund Shipyard, Norway with delivery in May.08 and 2 x AHTS from Singapore Yards with deliveries in December 2008 respectively March 2009. 

06.09 BOA Offshore, Norway has placed an order for 4 x MPSV of VS 495 design, 95mx21m beam and accommodation for 60 persons.


06.09 BOA has also placed an order for 4 x AHTS of VS 491 design, 91mx22m, 270t bp, 500t winch, accommodation for 60 persons and hybrid propulsion.

29.07 Havila Shipping and Phoenix Int. have signed a 10-year contract + opt. for NB Subsea Constr. Vessel, Havyard 858. The vessel is scheduled for delivery summer 2008, and will be working in the Gulf of Mexico.

28.07 Norwegian Shipping I Ltd and Norwegian Shipping II Ltd, Cyprus have ordered two x AHTS of VS 4612 MKII  design  from Bharati Shipyard Ltd., India.

15.08 Solstad has entered into a contract with Aker Yards for 1 x PSV/ROV 06 CD Design and 1 x Construction and Maintenance Vessel of OSCV 06 L design. The total value of the contracts is approximately NOK 1,4 billion. Deliveries are scheduled to 2/3Q 2010 respectively 1Q 2011.

10.08 DeepOcean has entered into a contract for 2 construction vessels from Active Subsea ASA. The first vessel will start the TC with Petrobras 1Q 2008 for 2+1 years, the second vessel will deliver during 2Q 2008 for 4 years bareboat charter.


09.08 UP Offshore, Bahamas has ordered 2 additional PSVs of VS 4408 design from Bharati Shipyard, India. Delivery June 09 + September 09, the contract price is reportedly USD 44 mill enbloc.

07.08 DeepOcean has won a contract with Reliance in India for Subsea work in Bay of Bengal E C India. Duration is 3 yrs firm + 2 x 1 y opt.  Firm contract value is USD 166 mill and opt. contract value (if exercised) is an additional USD 118 mill. MSV “Rem Etive” has been chartered in from TS Marine to carry out the work from dec.2007.


06.08 DOF ASA has chartered 2 PSV's to Total E&P UK, both with a duration of 5 years starting Feb and Sept 2008 resp.These contracts will initially be operated by the 2xMT6000 design PSV's Skandi Buchan and Skandi Caledonia. Rates are abt 30 pct up from present rate levels

06.08 Greatship Global Offshore Services has placed a repeat order with Keppel Singmarine for 2 additional MPSVs with 4,600 dwt and DP2. The vessels are prepared for helideck and offshore crane. Deliveries are scheduled 2Q in 2009-2010. The value of the contract is approximately S$ 150 million.

30.07 Siem Offshore has declared an option for the building of 2 x additional AHTS at Kleven Verft AS. The contract value abt. NOK 1.1 bill. Scheduled del. 3rdQ 2010.

27.07 Farstad’s PSV “Lady Elizabeth” (ME 202 design, 1983 built) has been sold to European Venture II AS. Price USD 10.6 mill. Delivery 3rd Q 2007.

26.07 Aker Yards has entered into a contract with Portosalvo for 1 x PSV of Aker 09CD design. The contract price is approx. NOK 310 mill with delivery in 4Q 2010. Portosalvo has option for an identical vessel. The vessel will have 4,800 dwt, 86,6m loa, 19m beam, diesel electric propulsion and DP.

23.07 DeepOcean has entered into a contract with Volstad Maritime for a newbuild of ST 256L design, 120m loa with delivery 03/2009. The contract is a Ltd. partnership where DeepOcean will have 51% of the shares and an option for purchase of the vessel after 5 years. Volstad will be in charge of the technical and commercial aspects of the development and construction of the vessel.


23.07 Greatship Global Offshore Services has placed an order with Keppel Singmarine for 2 x MPSV with 4,600 dwt and DP2. The vessels are prepared for helideck and offshore crane. Deliveries are scheduled 2Q in 2009-2010.

20.07 Rimorchiatori Malta Ltd has placed an order with Spanish shipyard Armon for 1 x AHTS (19,000BHP, 210 t BP). Contract value approx. EUR 40 mill. with scheduled del. spring 2010.


18.07 Rem Offshore ASA has entered into a long term charter with the Australian Sub Sea company Clough for their newbuild MSV MT 6022 at Kleven Yard with del. June 08. The contract duration is 5 y + 3 x 1 y opt. Commencement on delivery from yard. Rate P&C.

13.07 DOF Subsea has entered into long term contracts with Aker Oilfield Services for 2 Subsea well Intervention vessels of AKER OSCV 06L and AKER OSCV 03 designs, both with deliveries during 2009 from Aker Yards. The vessels are owned by DOFCON which is a fully owned subsidiary of DOF Subsea. DOF Subsea will also deliver ROV's, survey services and marine management to Aker Oilfield services.

13.07 Helix Energy Solutions has entered into a 180 days well intervention vessel contract with Shell Exploration & Production Company for their MSV Q4000 over a 3 years period with options. Commencement is 1st January 2008.


12.07 Russian gas monopoly Gazprom picked French energy major Total for 25% partnership in the giant Shtokman gas field.

09.07 Marine Subsea has ordered their second Construction vessel of ULSTEIN SX121 design from Ulstein Verft. The contract price is approx. NOK 900 mill and delivery will take place in 2010. The first vessel is scheduled for delivery in July 2009.

06.07 Farstad Shipping has entered into an agreement with Island Offshore for the purchase of Newbuild Hull No.62 currently under construction at Aker Brevik. The vessel is an an AHTS of UT 712L design with delivery in  September 2008, and the purchase contract has a value of NOK 400 mill.


05.07 DOF Installer, Norway has exercised their first option for an AHTS of AH 04CD design with Aker Yards. The value of the contract is approx. NOK 760 million and delivery scheduled for 4Q 2010. DOF has currently 2 vessels of similar design under construction at Aker Yards with deliveries in Dec.09 and May.10

04.07 Eidesvik has entered into a NOK 1,3 billion contract with Ulstein Verft, Norway for 2 x Seismic vessels of ULSTEIN SX120 design.The ships are scheduled for delivery during spring 2010 and has been fixed for long-term contracts with CGG-Veritas.

22.06 GDV Subsea, Norway has ordered 2 x Multi-Role DSV from Bergen yard for approx. NOK 2 billion. One of the vessel will be of ST 254CD design with 95m loa, DP 2, 100t crane and accomm for 86 persons with delivery in 3Q 09. The other vessel is also ST Design but with 120m loa, DP 3, 150t crane and accom for 120 persons with delivery in 4Q 09.

22.06 Multraship, the Netherlands has purchased 2 x Newbuilding Azimuth Stern Drive Tugs with 70t bp. Deliveries in October 07 and April 08 from Vega Denizcilik Shipyard, Turkey.

22.06 Greatship, India has ordered 2 x AHTS from Colombo Dockyard, Sri Lanka. The contract price is total USD 35 million and delivery will be in January and April 2009.

22.06 Pan United, Singapore has been awarded an order for 4 x AHTS with 200t bp and 18,000 bhp from Swire Pacific, Singapore. The contract price is approx USD 266,7 million and deliveries are scheduled for 2010 and 2011.

 

21.06 Ocean Hotels, Cyprus has entered into a contract with Davies Shipyard, Québec for 2 x Multipurpose Accomm. vessels of VS 4004 design with first delivery during 3Q 09. Accomm for 430 persons, 150t crane, 100m loa, 30m beam.


21.06 HARMS Offshore, Germany confirms contracts for 2+2 x PSV of 1400 MACS design from Bharati Shipyard, India. The vessels of this new design developed at Hitzler Werft, Germany have units with multi-cargo abilities for all dry- and liquid bulk cargo below deck.

 

18.06 Siem Offshore has entered into an agreement with Simon Møkster Rederi AS for the acquisition of the 1999-built large-size PSV "Stril Supplier" of MT 6000 design at a price of NOK 280 million.The vessel will be named "Siem Supplier".

 

15.06 Havila Shipping has entered into a NOK 240 mill contract with Solstrand Verft, Norway for a PSV of Havyard 832CD design. The vessels will be 80,4m loa, 17,6m beam, 805m2 deck area and DP 2. Delivery - summer 2009.


15.06 Maersk Supply Service has ordered additional two 23,500 BHP multipurpose anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels from Volkswerft Stralsund, Germany.Deliveries in 2nd and 3rd quarter of 2010.

 

13.06 Construction vessel "Normand Seven"/Solstad shipping was yesterday at Nor-Shipping awarded  "Ship of the year 2007" by technical magazine "Skipsrevyen". The vessel is  to be delivered from yard 6th of July, and will go on a contract with Subsea7 upon delivery.This is the largest vessel ever delivered from Ulstein.

 

13.06 Nordcapital has signed a contract with Se Kwang Heavy Industries, Korea, for building 4xAHTS vessels of UT786CD design. Contract value approx. USD 300 mill. Delivery scheduled 3rd and 4th Q 2009. There is also an opt. for 4 more vessels with del. 2010.

12.06 Havila Shipping is building a DSV of Havyard 858 DSV design at Havyard Leirvik scheduled for delivery in February 2010. 120m loa, 250t crane, accommodation for 120 persons, ice class, 24-man dive sat and DP 3. The contract price is NOK 1,1 billion.


12.06 DeepOcean / CBO has been awarded contract by Petrobras at value approx. USD 50 million from 1Q 08 for 2 + 2 years. To support this contract DeepOcean, has taken Active Subsea’s ROV /Survey newbuild on a long term bareboat charter. 

 

04.06 AHTS "Maersk Dispatcher" (18,000 BHP, DP 2,  219 BP)  is currently enroute to Luanda, Angola. The vessel sailed Friday 1st of June from Aberdeen.

 

31.05 Siem Offshore has :-

- been awarded with a 3 (three) years contract with Five Oceans Services GmbH for their PSV "Siem Carrier" (VS 483). Work scope will be cable laying and construction work from 4Q 2007. Base rate w/o conversion abt USD 40,000/Day

- purchased MT6009 MkII from Supply Service at NOK 219 Mill. Delivery ex Solstrand Verft April 2008

- obtained 1 year extension for "Sophie Siem" with Peterson Holland . Rate abt USD 17,000/Day.

 

31.05 Deep Sea Supply has been awarded with a contract for the AHTS vessels “Sea Wolf” and “Sea Panther” to Petro-Canada Trinidad & Tobago for 6-8 months. Commencement 1 Oct. 2007. Contract value USD 15 - 20 mill.

 

23.05 Astrea Shipping Company, Greece has purchased the PSV “Edda Sprite” (1987 – 3,550 dwt) for NOK 110 mill. Managers will be  Asso Divers.

 

22.05 Brodospas, Croatia has entered into a contract with Damen Shipyard, the Netherlands for 2 x AHTS of Damen 6315 design. The vessels will have 120t bollard pull, 64m loa, 15m beam, FiFi 1 and Dp 2. Deliveries will take place during 2009.    

                               
22.05 Bourbon Offshore, France has ordered 4 x Damen ASD Tugs 3213 from Damen Shipyards, the Netherlands.The vessels will have abt. 83t bp and FiFi 1. Deliveries are scheduled for July 2009 for the first two tugs and the remaining two vessels will be delivered in December 2009.

 

15.05 Siem Offshore has been awarded a 5 years contract with a Mexican subsidiary of Energy Sea&Land for their PSV newbuilding TBN "Siddis Sailor" (VS 485), delivery 4Q 2007. Dayrate abt. USD 45,000.


14.05 Oceanteam Power&Umbilical has entered into a contract with Bourbon Offshore for a Construction Vessel with delivery in 2010. 123m loa, 27m beam, 2,000m2 deck area and accomm. for 120 persons. The vessel will be built at Metalships&Docks, Vigo. A similar vessel is scheduled for delivery from same Shipyard in September 2007.

 

09.05 Aker Yards has signed a NOK 680 mill contract with Nordcapital for 2 x PSV of UT-776CD design. The vessels will be 93m loa, 20m beam and 4,000 dwt. Deliveries during 3rdQ 2009 + 1stQ 2010. The contract includes an option for two similar vessels for delivery in the 3rd and 4th quarter of 2010.

 

07.05 Deep Sea Supply has been awarded three long term contracts. PSV “Sea Trout”and“Sea Angler” fixed to ENI Congo for 3 y firm + opt. Contract value USD 47.5 mill. AHTS “Sea Wolverine” fixed to Swiber for 2 y firm. Contract value USD 10.8 mill

 
07.05 Solvik Offshore AS has declared an option for building 1 X  PSV of VS 485 design at Hellesøy Verft. Delivery 01.2009. Contract value NOK 260-270 mill.


04.05 Hornbeck Offshore has declared an option for building 1 x MPSV at a European yard. The vessel will be 430 ft and will have DP3. Delivery 3Q 2009.

 

04.05 REM Con AS has placed an order for 2 X Aker AH 12 AHTS with Aker Yards Brattvaag. Contract value NOK 1.4 bill. Delivery scheduled for 1st and 2nd Q 2010.

Fast facts
Vessels type: Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels
Length: 95 m
Beam:24 m
Depth to main deck: 9.8 m

 

04.05 Lewek Shipping (Ezra) has placed an order for 2 x AHTS of Rolls Royce design at Pan United, Singapore. Deliveries are scheduled for 1st and 2nd half 2009. Contract value S$ 98 million. BHP 30,000.

  

 

04.05 Solstad Offshore ASA has extended the frame agreement with Technip for construction- and subseaservices until end 2011. Tehcnip has the opt. to utilize Normand Pioneer, Normand Progress and other of company's vessels.

04.05 Lewek Shipping (Ezra) has placed an order for 2 x AHTS of Rolls Royce design at Pan United, Singapore. Deliveries are scheduled for 1st and 2nd half 2009

04.05 Seismic/Survey vessel "Rem Angler" has been sold to Oceanfive Shipping AS for an undisclosed price.

30.04 Siem Offshore ASA has declared an opt. for the buiding of 2 x large AHTS at Kleven. The contract value is approx NOK 1.1 bill. Del. 1st Q and 2nd Q 2010.

27.04 Østensjø Rederi AS has entered into a NOK 850 mill contract for a Multipurpose Accommodation vessel. The vessel will have 600 beds, DP III and offshore crane. LOA  is 130 m. Delivery end 2009.

25.04 Fjellstrand AS has entered into a contract for the delivery of 1 + 1 HAVYARD 832 CD-design vessels to be built for the Faroe Islands ship owner P/F Supply Service. The vessel is scheduled for delivery end 2008.  

 

24.04 Solstad has entered into agreements for the sale of Normand Hunter to RF Forschungsschiffahrt, Normand Ranger and Normand Prosper both to Simon Møkster Shipping AS.The sales will give SOFF a gain of approximately NOK 135 mill.


24.04 It is rumoured that UP Offshore has signed a contract with Bharati Shipyard, India for 2 x PSV for approx. USD 43.3 million.

 

18.04 Saipem has ordered a Iced Strengthened Pipe Lay Vessel of DP3 class and 290m loa with delivery in 1Q 2010 from Yantai Raffles.

 

18.04 Siem Offshore has been awarded a contract for 5 years + options by Subsea7 for their Newbuilding MT 6016LMKII which is scheduled for delivery in March 2008.

 

18.04 ASL Marine, Singapore has been awarded a USD 76,6 million contract for 6 x AHTS of Conan Wu design with 5,000 bhp, DP 1, FiFi 1. 5 of the vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2009 and 1 vessel in early 2010.

 

18.04 Vroon has reportedly placed an order for 4 x PSV with Cochin Shipyard, India. Delivery between October 2009 to March 2010.

 

03.04 Gulmar Offshore, UAE has entered into a USD 220 mill contract with Hanjin Heavy Industries for 2 x DSV with DP2 and accommodation for 120 persons. Deliveries mid 2008 respectively first half 2009.

 

03.04 GDV Shipping AS in Arendal, Norway, has placed an order with Aker Yards to build one Aker PSV/ROV 06CD Platform supply vessel. Contract value approx. NOK 400 mill. Delivery 4Q 2009.

13.03 EMGS has executed an option for chartering a second newbuilding of MT 6007 design from BOA Offshore. The vessel will be built at Fosen Mekaniske Verksteder, Norway for delivery late 2008. The period is 5 years + options.


13.03 PSV "Sea Halibut" (UT 755L)  has been fixed to Total E&P, Congo for 6 months + options from mid May 2007. The vessel is due to be delivered from Cochin Shipyard early May 07. Daily rate is abt. USD 27,500.


13.03 AHTS "Bourbon Chieftain" (ME303MKII)  has been sold to the Maritime Consortium of Thessalonika for an undisclosed priced, and has been renamed "Chieftain".

06.03 Petrobras has awarded Technip a four year charter worth abt. USD 200 million for its flexible pipe-laying vessel "Sunrise 2000". 

05.03 DOF has entered into a contract with Aker yards for 2 + 2 AHTS of Aker AH 04 design. The contract price is approx. NOK 750 million per vessel and delivery is scheduled in 4th Quarter 2009 and 2nd Quarter 2010.

02.03 Aker, Aker Kværner, Aker yards and DOF Subsea has established Aker Oilfield services Ltd. The Ownership will be 75% to the Aker companies and 25% to DOF Subsea.

02.03 Aker Oilfield Services has entered into a contract with Aker Yards for 4 + 2 well intervention/construction vessels. The contract for the four vessels is approx. NOK 4 billion.

28.02 Bourbon is expanding its fleet with 46 vessels. 28 AHTS of GPA 254 design,14 PSVs of GPA 654 design and4 x PSV of ULSTEIN PX105 design.

28.02 MSV "Rover" (ex Normand Rover) has been delivered to its new owners and renamed "Boa Rover".

23.02 Havila Shipping ASA has purchased a further 27,5 % part in KS Havila Saturn (Owner of Havyard 842 Newbuild). After this, the company's ownership will be 69,5%.

23.02 NOR Offshore ( j/v between Solstad Offshore and Nortrans) , and Veolia Environment  have entered into a 5 year firm contract for "Nor Sky" ("small" AHTS with 60 acc., 50 T A-frame and 20 T crane) starting April 2007.

21.02 PSV “Sical Torino”(VS 470 Mk.II, 2006 built) fixed to Peterson Supplylink BV 12 months firm on private terms.


21.02 PSV “North Traveller” (UT 755, 1998 built) fixed to DPT Norway for a period of 3 years firm + opt. Commencement mid. March 2007.


21.02 NOR Offshore Singapore has ordered 1 x DLB in the Far East for delivery end 2008 or beg. 2009. Price $ 80 – 100 mill.

13.02 PSV "Scotsman Sea"  (ex "Far Scotsman", ME-202 , 2920 Dwt, Built 1982) sold to Sartor. Vessel to be renamed "Ocean Scotsman" and to be delivered mid March 2007.

12.02 Østensjø Rederi AS has ordered a tug from SanmarDenizcilik Ltd. in Turkey for delivery in July 2008. The tug is an enlarged version of Robert Allan's Rampart 3200 design. The tug will have 80 Tonnes Bullard Pull and 6,500 BHP.

12.02 DeepOcean has been awarded a new contract from the contractor Constructora Subacuática Diavaz S.A. de C.V. (”Diavaz”) in the Gulf of Mexico for the charter of MPSV Aquanaut for 225 days from 27 February 2007 until 10 October 2007.The vessel will be used for maintenance work under a contract Diavaz has with Pemex. As a consequence of the agreement with Diavaz, DeepOcean has made an agreement with the owners of MPSV Aquanaut, Adams Offshore Ltd, to extend the charter of the vessel until 10 October 2007.

08.02 S.Ugelstads Rederi has been sold to Aries Energy Corp.for a price of  approx. NOK 730 mill. The Sale include 5 PSV's. The fleet will continue to be operated from Norway.

09.02 Eidesvik has received Loi from Total E&P Norge for 3+ 2x1 year charter of Eidesvik's Newbuilding
design VS-493 LNG Avant (92.2mx21 m). Delivery ex yard 2nd Quarter 2008. Dayrate approx. NOK 150,000 p/day.

06.02 Statoil has issued LOI to Esvagt AS, Denmark  for 8 + 3 x 1 year charters for 2 Emergency response vessels. The vessels will be newbuildings of the SX123 design (76.5 M x 17 M) capable of  370 survivors and 17 knots speed. The total contract value is reportedly exceeding 900 Mill.

06.02 Marine Subsea (African Offshore Ser.) has placed contract at Ustein verft for a well intervention ship of ULSTEIN SX121 design. Del.07/2009. Contract value NOK 840 mill.

02.02 The sale of Havila Rescue UK Ltd. to Ocean Mainport Ltd. is today definite. The sale include 8 Standby/Rescue vessels; Havila Sky,Havila Tern, Havila Searcher, Havila Sea, Havila Clever, Havila Sun, Havila Star and Havila Tigris. The total transaction value is estimated to be approximately NOK 348 mill.

31.01 DeepOcean has the intention to enter into a frame agreement for survey services with Statoil ASA in and outside of Norway. The agreement start 15th March 2007 until March 2012 + 2 x 2 years options. Workscope includes seabed mapping, pipeline inspections, trenching support, construction and pipelay support. The intention is for DeepOcean to use "Edda Fauna".

31.01 Varun Shipping has signed Memorandum of Agreement to acquire  "Boa King" and "Boa Queen", 2001-built AHTS vessels of circa 180 tonnes bollard pull. "Boa King" is scheduled to be delivered  end January, 2007 - "Boa Queen"  in April/May 2007

29.01 CLV "Team Oman" has been awarded 3 contracts with Oceanteam Power&Umbilical. The total period is abt. 110 days with a total contract value  in excess of EUR 5 mill.

25.01 Deep Sea Supply has been awarded a USD 6,5 mill contract by Acergy for a 3-4 months charter of AHTS Newbuilding "Sea Cheetach".

25.01 Solstrand Verft has been awarded a contract for the construction of a PSV of Havyard 832CD design for Supply Service, the Faeroe Islands. The vessel will have 4000 dwt and is scheduled for delivery in September 2008.

24.01 Geo Subsea, Singapore has entered into a contract with Fitjar Mekaniske Verksted, Norway for a DSV of Aker DSV-06 design. The contract price is NOK 430 mill exclusive buyers deliveries. Scheduled delivery is October 2008.

23.01 Solstad Offshore ASA increase their share in Deep Sea Supply with approx. 1 mill. shares. Solstad controls, after this purchase, directly and indirectly 6,54% of the shares in Deep Sea Supply ASA

22.01 AHTS "Dea Hercules" 5,150 bhp, has been delivered from Jaya Shipyard to Nomis Shipping.

22.01 A fully owned subsidiary of Aker Invest has extended the bareboat contract for Seismic Vessel "Geco Triton" 3+2 years from January 2007 for USD 33 mill.

18.01 RT Rednet has now been delivered to COSL Hong Kong and been renamed 'COSL 672'

18.01 Norsk Hydro has extended the C/P for AHTS Bourbon Orca with 3 years firm + opts. Contract value abt. NOK 250 mill .

18.01 SEA TROUT ( UT-755L) newbuilding delivered by Cochin Shipyard India to Deep Sea Supply.

15.01 AHTS "Far Sailor" and "Far Senior" have been both extended 2 years to Petrobras. PSV newbuild "Far Spirit" has been awarded a 2+1 years contract by BP, Angola. "Lady Melinda" has commenced the charter as frontrunner  up until March 2007.  PSV "Lady Grete" will go on a 3+1 year charter to Reliance, India in June 2007.
AHTS "Lady Gerda" has been awarded a 6 months contract by Esso, Australia.
AHTS "Lady Sandra" will mobilize to Australia in May 2007 for a 13 months contract with Peak.
 Saipem has declared their option to charter AHTS "Far Sovereign" for 210 days, starting April 2007.

15.01 NorSkan has signed a LOI with Petrobras for upto 4 years for their AHTS of UT 722L design currently under construction at Aker Promar, Brazil

11.01 Sealion Shipping Ltd, on behalf of Toisa Ltd, has placed orders for: 3 x VS 4616 AHTS 18,800 BHP/210BP and 2 x VS483 MkIII DP2 ROV vessels at Wuchang Shipyard, China.

11.01 Edda Fjord fixed to Subsea7 for 6 months firm + opt. Commencement end January

27.12 Remøy Management has entered into an agreement with the Norwegian Coastguard for a third vessel with gas-driven propulsion system of VS 794 CGV design. The contract is for 15 years with 10 years option. The yard is yet to be confirmed.

27.12 Geo ASA has sold MV Geowave Commander and Geomaster to a Norwegian Company -  20% owned by Geo ASA. Geowave Commander delivered today whilst Geomaster will be delivered after  conversion to seismic in May/June 2007. Both Vessels are on long term contract to Wavefield Inseis AS and will still be managed by Geoshipping AS.

27.12 Dockwise Transport N.V. sold to British investment Co. 3i for USD 700 Mill. + 3i will retain the Dockwise Management team. Dockwise was owned by Heerema and Wilh. Wilhelmsen.

27.12 The North Sea spot market for Supply vessels has weakened considerably after X-mas. Abt 15 vessels prompt available, few requirements.

22.12 Siem Offshore has placed another order for a MPSV of MT 6017 design at Kleven Verft, Norway.
The contract value is about NOK 350 million and delivery is scheduled for 1st Q 2009.

21.12 Island Offshore has been awarded with a riser less well intervention contract by BP. Contract duration is 3 years firm + opt.The newbuilding Island Constructor will be performing the workscope in the North Sea together with the FMC/Aker Kværener Well alliance.

21.12 Olympic Shipping AS has signed a contract with Ulstein Verft AS for building two large AHTS, ULSTEIN P122. Contract value NOK 1.3 bill.

21.12 Aberdeens C&M offshore is spending £100 mill on an ex-Russian navy ice-breaker which is to be converted into a multi-service supply ship with Artic operating capability.

21.12 Simon Møkster Rederi + co-investors har ordered yet 1 x AHTS Havyard 842 from Havyard Leirvik Shipyard. Delivery June 2009. Vsl has 16.320BHP, 350 Tons winch, 200 TBP, NMD 280 survivors+ NOFO2005. Price reportedly NOK 295 Mill.

21.12 DeepOcean has extendeed the contracts for the following sub-sea support vessels:-
Normand Tonjer - by 1 year until Jan 2008Edda Freya - by 2 years until April 2009
Edda Fonn - by 1 year until June 2008
Multraship Commander - by 1 year from Jan 2007
Deep Endeavour (ex Bold Erndeavour) - Diavaz/ Pemex until Dec 2008

21.12 Keppel Verolme, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore’s Keppel Offshore & Marine, has won a €140 million ($184.6 million) contract from Norway’s MPU Enterprise to build a semi-submersible heavy lifter.

20.12 Maersk Supply Service has signed a contract for 4 + 2 upgraded A-Class AHTS from Volkswerft Stralsund, Germany. The vessels are scheduled for delivery from July 2009.

20.12 Sjóborg, the Faeroe Islands, has placed an order for 1 x PSV of Havyard 832 design at Solstrand Verft, Norway. Delivery of the vessel is scheduled for September 2008.

18.12 The Board of Directors of Hydro and Statoil have agreed to recommend to their shareholders a merger of Hydro's oil and gas activities with Statoil, creating the worlds largest offshore operator with a strengthened platform for future growth. The new company will have a combined production of 1.9 million barrels per day in 2007 and proven oil and gas reserves of 6.3 billion barrels of oil equivalents. Hydro will continue as a leading, focused global aluminium company.

18.12 Vroon has reportedly exercised an option for a DSV at ABG Shipyard, India. The contract price is about USD 21,6 million and delivery is expected in June 2009.

18.12 Vroon has taken delivery of PSV "Rig Express" from Zhenjian Shipyard, China.

18.12 Norsk Hydro and Statoil have agreed to merge their oil & gas activities, leaving Norsk Hydro with their aluminim business.The new Company will have a combined production of 1.9 million barrels per day in 2007 and proven gas reserves of 6.3 billion bbls oil equivalents.

18.12 Dofcon ASA has placed contract for yet one Aker OSCV 03 Construction Vessel. The vessel will be built by Aker Aukra and delivery is scheduled for June 2009. Contract value approx NOK 500 mill.

18.12 Solstad Offshore ASA has today purchased 100.000 shares in Deep Sea Supply ASA. Solstad Offshore ASA controls, after this purchase, directly and indirectly 5.02% of the shares in Deep Sea Supply ASA.

 

15.12 Trans Viking Icebreaking & Offshore has placed an order at Astilleros Zamakona for 2 x AHTS of VS 4622 design with option for  two additional vessels. The vessels will have Ice 1A class, Clean Design, deice and 19,000 bhp. They will also be prepared for an A-frame or construction crane and have accommodation for 45 persons. Delivery will take place during 3Q 2009 and the second vessel 8 months later. The contract price is approximately NOK 435 million for each vessel.

 

14.12 PSV "Siem Danis" has been fixed 40 + 20 days to Technip from early January 2007.

 

13.12 AHTS "Tanjung Jara" (built 1985 - 8,000 bhp) has been sold to Great Offshore at private terms. The vessel has already been delivered.

13.12 AHTS "Boa Queen" has been fixed 2 wells firm, Premier Oil offshore Guinea-Bissau.

13.12 AHTS "Far Strait" has been delivered from Aker Brevik, Norway and is presently on a 28 days contract with Shell in the North Sea. The vessel will mobilize to Australia early 2007 for a 1 year charter with Woodside.

13.12 Arrow Seismic has bareboat chartered 1 x multi-streamer seismic survey newbuilding to French CGG for 12 years. Delivery is schedueld for April 2009 and will be managed by Rieber Shipping.

08.12 Semi submersible heavylift vessel "Mighty Servant 3sank yesterday morning after offloading the semisub "Aleutian Key"  off the Angolan coast. All crewmembers  are rescued and safe. The rig did not sustain any major damage. "Mighty Servant", however, is resting at the seabottom in 62 meter waterdepth.

The cause of the incident is not known at this time, but is being investigated.

 

07.12 ProdJack AS, a member of the Skeie Group,  has ordered a US$ 371 million harsh environment jackup from Keppel FELS.  The vessel will be delivered the end of the first quarter of 2010.

 

07.12 Aker Invest has sold its 34 percent shareholding in the Norwegian supply base and logistics company NorSea Group to the Eidesvik Invest group in Bømlo and the Simon Møkster group in Stavanger. The buyers have been NorSea Group co-owners for a number of years.

 

01.12 Sanco Holding, Norway has entered into a NOK 250 million contract with Vaagland Båtbyggeri for a seismic vessel with delivery during 1Q 2009. The price is exclusive seismic equipment. The vessel will be 80m loa, 16m beam and will be prepared for world wide operations with state of the art equipment for advanced seabed seismic survey. The vessel has been fixed to RXT (Reservoir Exploration Technology) for a long term charter.

29.11 Heerema Marine Contractors has announced the construction of a new crane vessel, 220m x 88m,  at a price of USD 1 billion.  The design of the vessels is at an early stage, and it will most likely be built in Korea or China. The lift capacity of the cranes is yet to be determined but will be comparable to the capacity of the Thialf, the largest crane vessel in the world with 14,200tons capacity.

29.11 Maersk Supply Service has signed a contract with Asenav, Chile for 2 x PSV’s of UT 745L design - DP2. Deliveries in 3Q 2009 and 3Q 2010. The contract includes options for additional two vessels.
Main details of the vessels are deck area, 900m2 deck area, 4,400 dwt, 90,15m loa, 18,8m beam, 10,445 bhp.

29.11 PSV "Norskan Flamengo" has been fixed to Shell, Brazil for 3 years commencing August 2007.

29.11 Technip has been awarded a contract by Woodside Energy, Australia for the supply and installation of subsea facilities for the Vincent field project offshore the Western Australian coast.

27.11 Fugro NV has placed a newbuilding contract for one multipurpose geotechnical soil investigation/drilling vessel with Bergen Yards Halsnøy. The MT-6016L design vessel, will be capable of operating in 3000 M waterdepth. Delivery is Nov 2008. The cost of the 103,7 x 19,7 M vessel is about NOK 450 Mill. The vessel will be named "Fugro Synergy".

27.11 DOFCON entered into an agreement with Geo ASA for charter of a new building vessel of Aker OSCV 03 design. The Charter Period is 5 years firm. Delivery of the vessel will take place during the summer 2008. Geo will employ the vessel under a 6 year contract with Subsea 7 with Geo "TBN" (bnr.152) acting as forerunner from summer 2007.

24.11 AHTS RT Rednet (ex Birgitte Viking) 8160 bhp, built 1982, UT 704 design has been sold from CH Offshore via Fearnley Offshore Supply to a third party at a price of USD 6,2 million

22.11 Bad weather makes the North Sea spotmarket strengthen. Rates for large AHTS has again reached GBP 100.000 p/day. Several uncovered requirements and no vessels prompt available.

22.11 Acergy has won a $65 million contract from BG Group Plc's Tunisian subsidiary for construction work on the Miscar gas field off Tunisia. Commencement is scheduled during 4th quarter 2007.

21.11 Solstad Offshore ASA (SOFF) has subscribed for NOK 130 million in a private placement in MPU Offshore Lift ASA directed towards SOFF. MPU Offshore Lift's vision is to be a leading provider of single lift vessels for decommissioning and installation of offshore production platforms.

20.11 DP II Subsea Support Vessel "Polar Prince" chartered to Technocean for a periode of 3 years firm + 3 x 1 years opt. from end Nov. 2006. Rate not reported.

20.11 AHTS "Tourmaline" (12,240 bhp) has been fixed for 13 months bareboat charter to OMS, Australia for USD 19,230.

20.11  Norsk Hydro has declared its option for a further 3 year charter period for Far Saga (UT 745E, 2001). As from 01.05.07. Rate not reported.

17.11 Spot rates for AHTS 15000 BHP+ have risen up to NOK 700 000/750 000 per day level. No such vessels prompt available with six requirements uncovered.  

17.11 Island Offshore, Ulstein Norway, has placed a newbuilding contract with Aker Yards Brevik  for 1 x PSV of UT 776 CD design. Contract value approx. NOK 315 mill. Delivery scheduled for July 2009. 

17.11 The oil prices fell considerably Thursday. Brent oil fell down USD 2,07 per barrel and ended at USD 58,54.

 


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