Ocean services provider DeepOcean has entered into a two-year time charter agreement for the Stril Server multi-purpose support vessel (MPSV), from Stavanger-based shipowner Simon Møkster Shipping.
The vessel will provide subsea inspection, maintenance, and repair, light construction and recycling services to DeepOcean’s customers in the offshore renewables and oil and gas industries.
DeepOcean chief executive Øyvind Mikaelsen said: “We are experiencing increased demand for our specialist subsea services from the offshore industries, and this vessel charter will allow us to further expand our offering.”
The charter contract will commence in the first quarter of 2023 and have a firm hire period until the end of 2024, with option to extend the contract.
Moreover, DeepOcean has the option to request the installation of a battery hybrid system on board the vessel in 2024.
The Stril Server will be equipped with 2 x Kystdesign ROVs together with DeepOcean’s dedicated infrastructure, allowing for remote operations from the company’s Remote Operations Centre in Haugesund, Norway.