Topaz Energy and Marine, an offshore support vessel company with primary operations in the Middle East and Caspian, has announced the acquisition of two large anchor handling towage and supply Vessels (AHTSV) at a purchase price in excess of US$100 million.
The vessels, the 'Caspian Challenger' and the 'Caspian Endeavour', are sister vessels built by Kleven Maritime in Norway in 2008 and 2009, respectively.
The vessels are equipped with DP-2 dynamic positioning, automated safe anchor handing capabilities and feature combined power ratings of 12,800kW and 190 tonnes of bollard pull.
The vessels have been operating as part of Topaz's Caspian fleet on a bareboat agreement and are currently serving a long-term contract with BP in Azerbaijan.
The vessels are supporting operations in the Azerbaijan offshore fields of ACG and Shah Deniz performing specialty project work, major rig moves, anchor repositioning and logistical support.
