PETROBRASPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. has awarded Solstad Farstad a 1 year firm contract to the AHTS Far Scout (2001, AHTS UT 722L, 186t BP) and to the AHTS BOS Turquesa (2007, AHTS UT 722L, 190t BP).

Solstad Farstad awarded contract by Petrobras in Brazil
Caption: Offshore tug/ supply ship Far Scout - Image courtesy of Solstad Farstad

AHTS Far Scout will be equipped with Fugro’s FCV Work Class ROV suitable for 3.000m water depth.

Both vessels will support exploration and production activities in Brazilian continental shelf. Commencement of the contract shall take place during 3Q 2018.

The charterer has the option to extend the contract with further 1-year period.

Source: Solstad Farstad