Viking Supply Ships, BP UK ink contract for two PSVs
Viking Supply Ships Ltd (VSS) has entered into a contract with BP UK for two Platform Supply Vessels, "Idun Viking" and "SBS Tempest," the VSS press release said.
Idun Viking is fixed firm until July 31, 2013 plus options with commencement the end of March 2013. SBS Tempest is fixed firm until January 31, 2014 plus options with commencement in direct continuation of its present charter.
The contract terms are in accordance with market conditions.
These recent contracts further adds to the company’s backlog, which now accounts for NOK 1.693 M, an increase of NOK 523 M or 45 % since 1st of January 2013. With these recent contracts the fleet has an estimated contract coverage including charterer options of 44 % for the remainder of 2013 and 30 % for 2014.
Viking Supply Ships (VSS) core business is within the Offshore and Offshore/Icebreaking segment on a World Wide basis. The fleet comprises of 3 AHTS/Icebreakers, 4 Ice classed AHTS along with one conventional AHTS. Viking Supply Ships Ltd in Aberdeen operates a fleet of five modern and one older PSV vessel. VSS holds a unique expertise within the general offshore industry dating back to the start of the company in 1974, customization and innovation, combined with a leading position in safety and the environment are key success factors. In addition to a modern AHTS fleet customized for icy operations the company has vast experience in executing operations in ice conditions and under harsh weather with ship’s officers onboard AHTS vessels an average of more than 20 years’ experience of icebreaking and offshore work. Assignments are completed in Arctic waters for customers such as Shell US, Statoil, Hydro and Cairn Energy. VSS head office is in Copenhagen with local offices in Kristiansand, Aberdeen, Gothenburg and Moscow.