DOF has been awarded two AHTS contracts to support drilling operations in New Zealand. 

DOF awarded two AHTS contracts to support drilling operations in New Zealand
Caption: Offshore Tug/Supply Ship Skandi Atlantic - Image courtesy of Tim Beckwith

Skandi Emerald and Skandi Atlantic, built in 2011 and 2012 respectively, have been contracted by OMV NZ for 2 wells firm, plus 2 x 1 well options, to support drilling rig COSL Prospector. 

Both vessels are currently supporting the same rig with another Operator in New Zealand, and commencement with OMV will be on completion of this campaign during Q4 2019.

Mons S. Aase, CEO DOF ASA comments: "I'm very happy with this new award in New Zealand, securing good backlog for these units into 2020".

Source: DOF