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DOF Group Signed Agreement to Charter an Offshore Support Vessel (OSV) in Compliance with the Jones Act to Operate in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.
Eric Haun, Editor Eric Haun is an editor at Marine News. He has covered the commercial maritime sector and … December 13, 2023
DOF Group recently announced that it has signed a charter agreement for an offshore support vessel (OSV) compliant with the Jones Act, intended to operate in the Gulf of Mexico, U.S.
The Norwegian company reported that it chose to contract an offshore vessel from Bordelon Marine, the Connor Bordelon, for a period of one year starting in March 2024. In addition, an option was included to extend the contract for another year.
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Support Vessel: An Essential Asset for Offshore Operations
Built by Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders in 2013, the 257-foot-long vessel DP2 is equipped with a 60-ton SMST crane with active heave compensation (AHC) capable of operating in water depths of 3,000 meters. It features an open deck of 572 square meters, a helipad, and accommodations for 60 people.
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DOF stated that it will mobilize two heavy-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and research equipment onboard the vessel as part of the project. the integrated spread to ensure customer coverage between the end of the charter of the Ross Candies from Otto Candies in February 2024 and the start of the charter of the Cade Candies in 2025.
Importance of Support Vessels in the Offshore Industry
‘The combination of the vessel’s capability and terms, compliance with the Jones Act, and its low fuel consumption make the Connor Bordelon one of the most cost-effective IMR and lightweight construction vessels in the GoM for the next two years, offered in conjunction with the capabilities of the Cade Candies’, said Marco Sclocchi, EVP North America.
Offshore Support: Strategic Partnerships for Sustainable Operations
Mons Aase, CEO of DOF Group, said: ‘We believe that DOF’s sustainable presence in the GdM is a key part of the group’s global strategy for integrated offshore services, and we welcome Bordelon Marine as a key partner along with Otto Candies for our Jones Act claim operation’.
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