Fulmar Explorer Heads to West Africa for Six-Month OBN Campaign

12 November 2026
Edited By: Haley McQueen

SeaBird Exploration, a wholly owned subsidiary of SED Energy Holdings Plc (Energy Holdings), has been awarded a contract for ocean bottom node (OBN) source work in West Africa. SeaBird will deploy the Fulmar Explorer for the campaign.

SeaBird Exploration will deploy the Fulmar Explorer for a secured ocean bottom node source contract in West Africa. (Image credit: SeaBird Exploration)

The total contract duration, including mobilization and demobilization, is approximately six months, with mobilization expected to commence in December 2026.

Finn Atle Hamre, CEO of SeaBird Exploration, commented: “We are pleased to secure another OBN source project for Fulmar Explorer, extending the vessel’s activity well into 2027. The award supports our view of an improving OBN market, with increased tendering activity and better visibility for 2027. With limited availability of relevant high-end tonnage, we believe SeaBird is well positioned to capture further opportunities as market activity continues to improve.”