Norwegian DOF Group Extends Offshore Support Vessel Contract to Q3 2028

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 9, Norwegian offshore engineering services company DOF Group announced that the existing contract option for its anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel "Skandi Mariner" has been exercised by the client, extending the contract period from the originally scheduled Q2 2027 to Q3 2028. The renewal value qualifies as a significant contract under DOF's definition, with a value range of USD 15 million to USD 25 million.

The "Skandi Mariner" is built to the Salt 200 design by Norwegian Salt Ship Design and was delivered in 2017. The vessel has a length of 95 meters, a beam of 25 meters, and accommodates 52 berths. It is a large anchor handling tug supply vessel primarily engaged in anchor handling operations, platform towing, material transport, and offshore logistics support required for offshore oil and gas development.

According to the Salt 200 vessel design specifications, the vessel is equipped with a dual main propulsion system, a design bollard pull of approximately 230 tonnes, and an open work deck area of approximately 822 square meters, capable of carrying anchor chains, offshore operation equipment, and other engineering materials. The vessel is also fitted with anchor handling winches, towing winches, and a dynamic positioning system, enabling it to perform tasks such as offshore platform anchoring, mobile drilling unit positioning, and offshore facility towing.

This contract renewal was executed through the exercise of the original contract option rather than the signing of a separate newbuilding or offshore engineering contract. Following the renewal, DOF can continue to include the vessel in its long-term contract operating arrangements, with the original contract period extended from Q2 2027 to Q3 2028, adding approximately five quarters of firm contract coverage.