ALP Maritime Services B.V. has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire six powerful long distance anchor - handling and towing vessels, subject only to a satisfactory inspection of the vessels, the company said in its press release. The vessels are operating in the 200 and 300 Tonnes Bollard Pull towing vessel segment. This acquisition adds a combined 1,450 Tonnes of Bollard Pull to the ALP fleet, enhancing ALP’s competitive position in the high - end long distance towing, positioning and hook - up market.
The vessels to be acquired are:
AHT ORCUS: 306 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2010 – DP II
AHT URANUS: 301 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2009 – DP II
AHT URSUS: 218 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2008 – DP II
AHT JANUS: 219 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2007 – DP II
AHT TAURUS: 207 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2007 – DP II
AHT MAGNUS: 192 Tonnes Bollard Pull – built 2006 – DP II
It has been mutually agreed with the sellers that ALP will take over the vessels during the period from 1 December 2014 to 31 March 2015 at ALP’s discretion.