Safe Scandinavia has successfully completed onshore acceptance testing and is now mobilising to the Oseberg Øst installation to commence drilling support operations for Statoil, Prosafe said in its press release.
Prosafe is responsible for the provision of mud services to the Oseberg Øst installation together with all marine operations of the tender support vessel (TSV). The Safe Scandinavia will continue to perform accommodation duties to support the installation via a telescopic gangway, affording the maximum flexibility to Statoil.
The contract will commence upon completion of mobilisation, which is expected towards the end of March.
Prosafe is the world's leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation vessels. Operating profit reached USD 167 million in 2015 and net profit was USD 85.6 million. The company operates globally, employs 850 people and is headquartered in Larnaca, Cyprus.