DOF has announced that Petrobras has awarded new long-term charter and service contracts to Norskan Offshore Ltda. and DOF Subsea Servicos Brasil Ltda, after a competitive tender process.
The vessel Skandi Amazonas (324 t BP) that was on the spot market is chartered for 3 years firm with 2 years mutually agreed option via Petrobras tender issued late in 2023, to operate as a AHTS 270t BP. Vessel is now in process to be adapted to Petrobras contract with expectations to be delivered by mid-May / mid-June 2024.
Skandi Rio (206 t BP), currently operating for Petrobras and equipped with DOF Subsea’s work class ROV, have been contracted for more 4 years firm + 1 year option with Petrobras, as a AHTS 180t BP + ROV, via the same tender as Skandi Amazonas. Contract commencement is planned within 3Q2024 in sequence to the current contract.
Both contracts will generate revenue beyond USD 192 M.
Mons S. Aase, CEO DOF Group ASA, said: 'Building backlog into 2028 at today’s strong market rates is positive and we look forward to continue delivering Petrobras quality services.'
Source: DOF
