The Brazilian-built and flagged PLSV Skandi Niterói is awarded a 3-year firm plus options contract commencing in 2025. The vessel is owned by DOFCON Navegação Ltda., a joint venture between DOF Subsea (50%) and TechnipFMC (50%).
The Brazilian-built and flagged AHTS Skandi Botafogo (181t BP), currently contracted by Petrobras until 1Q 2025, is awarded a 4-year firm plus 1-year option contract commencing in 2025 in sequence to the current contract. Prior to commencement, the vessel will have a Work Class ROV rated 3,000 m installed on board, delivering an AHTS 180 t BP + ROV for the same tender as Skandi Amazonas and Skandi Rio.
Mons S. Aase, CEO of DOF Group ASA, said, “We are thrilled to announce another award for our PLSV fleet in Brazil and the AHTS contract, which builds backlog into the second quarter of 2029. These long-term awards demonstrate our unique position in Brazil.”
