Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Offshore has fixed two large platform supply vessels to Equinor UK for five years.
The 2011-built Normand Naley and the 2013-built Sea Frost will start their contracts in January 2023 and both charters include options for further extensions. Financial details have not been disclosed.
The 4,400 dwt Sea Frost has been working for Equinor since 2017. As part of the new deal, the vessel will be upgraded with a battery-hybrid system and shore power, while the 5,500 dwt Normand Naley already sports these systems on board.
The latest contracts will see Solstad operate three battery-hybrid and shore power-fitted PSVs in the UK sector on a long-term basis, which is about 15% of its UK fleet.
