en.Wedoany.com Reported - In May 2026, Norwegian offshore service vessel operator Solstad Offshore disclosed that it had signed a letter of intent with an international subsea contractor to charter out its construction support vessel, Normand Maximus. The contract is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027 and run until the first quarter of 2029, with an option to extend until the first quarter of 2030.

Under the agreement, Normand Maximus will provide operational support to the client on a global scale. Solstad Offshore added that, with support from Omega Subsea, it will supply two work-class remotely operated vehicles, along with related tooling and survey services.

Normand Maximus is the largest vessel in Solstad's fleet, equipped with a 900-tonne active heave-compensated crane and a 550-tonne vertical lay system. The vessel is 178 meters long and can accommodate 180 personnel. The conclusion of this charter agreement will further enhance Solstad Offshore's service capabilities in the global subsea construction market.

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