Solstad bags extensions with Aker BP, Equinor

Solstad Offshore has confirmed the award of contract extensions by Equinor and Aker BP.

Equinor has declared an option to extend the contract for the anchor handling vessel Normand Ferking (pictured) with one more year to November 2021. Equinor has a further two one-year options to extend the contract.

Normand Ferking has been on contract with Equinor since 2007.

In addition, as part of the frame agreement between Aker BP and Solstad, the former has extended the present contract for the platform supply vessel (PSV) Far Solitaire with 12 months, commencing January 1, 2021.

Both vessels will continue to support oil and gas activities on the Norwegian continental shelf.