Solstad secures contract for AHTS pair in Brazil

Solstad Offshore has confirmed that the anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) Far Sagaris (pictured) and Far Statesman have been awarded a three years’ firm contract by Petrobras to support exploration and production activities on the Brazilian continental shelf.

Both vessels will sail under Brazilian REB Flag and will be equipped with work class ROVs for operations down to 3,000 metres water depth.

Commencement of the contract will take place during September 2020. The contract value excluding the ROVs is in excess of NOK800 million (US$83.6 million).

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