Two More Support Vessels for Offshore Activities Have Renewed Contracts. It Was Norwegian Solstad’s Turn to Sign the Renewal with Petrobras
Confirming the resumption (although gradual) of offshore activities, Petrobras announced the renewal of two more support vessels. The ships belong to the Norwegian company Solstad Offshore and will have their contracts renewed until the third quarter of 2020.
Petrobras has been gradually renewing its entire DOF fleet, see here the article on the renewal of the AHTS Skandi Fluminense vessel.
The vessels that had their contracts extended and will continue to provide services to Petrobras are the “Far Santana”, of the AHTS type (Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessel), which is equipped with the Fugro Work Class ROV and can operate up to 3,000 meters deep.
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The other vessel is the “Far Scout”, also of the AHTS type. The unit is 80 meters long and 18 meters wide, accommodating 35 people.
The Company
Solstad Offshore provides services to Petrobras and is a Norwegian offshore company providing maritime services and supplies that operates 50 vessels and two newbuild CSVs, including 19 construction service vessels, 22 anchor handling vessels, and 9 platform supply vessels.
The company has over 50 years of experience in various shipping segments and is currently one of the leading specialized offshore tonnage providers for the international oil and gas industry.
Solstad is a global company comprised of approximately 4,000 employees and 137 vessels and is considered one of the largest of its kind.
The company’s main activities are concentrated in the markets of Europe, Brazil, Australia, and Asia. To support its worldwide activity, the company has offices in Singapore, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Australia, Cyprus, the Philippines, Ukraine, and Norway, where its headquarters is located in Skudeneshavn.
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