# OSV News **URL:** \ **Category:** Offshore\ **Created:** [September 2, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529 "2021-09-02T19:42:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2025, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/81 "2025-09-17T15:14:35Z")
> **[Astro Offshore boosts fleet with five-vessel buy - Splash247](https://splash247.com/astro-offshore-boosts-fleet-with-five-vessel-buy/)** > > Adani-owned offshore service provider Astro Offshore has expanded its fleet with an en-bloc acquisition of five more vessels. The acquisition comprises four PSVs, two of which are diesel-electric, and one diesel-electric MPSV equipped with a... No seller or price disclosed. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2025, 1:14pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/82 "2025-10-03T13:14:23Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/c/cc726bcba1f5c5d9cae186d9e2a7d2717d2e4144.jpeg) Skandi Implementer vessel (Credit: DOF) > **[DOF nets $60m North America contract haul - Splash247](https://splash247.com/dof-nets-60m-north-america-contract-haul/)** > > Norwegian offshore vessel owner and services player DOF Group has picked up a string of new contracts in North America worth more than $60m, securing over 300 vessel days with further options attached. The work will be carried out by vessels already... > [@](#): > > DOF chief executive Mons Aase said the contracts underscore strong regional momentum. “I am especially pleased that _Skandi Implementer_ has been working non-stop in the region after we terminated her original long-term contract in Mexico in early 2025,” he said. > **[Skandi Implementer | DOF](https://www.dof.com/fleet/skandi-implementer)** > > Designed for subsea construction, IRM & ROV services up to 3000 m depth There will also be jobs for US mariners: > [@](#): > > In addition, US-flagged third-party vessel _Cade Candies_ will support walk-to-work operations off the US East Coast starting in the second quarter of 2026. The contract runs for about eight months, with extension options available. > **[M/V Cade Candies (SOV) Vessel | Otto Candies, LLC](https://ottocandies.com/fleets/mv-cade-candies-sov/)** > > Our US-flagged M/V Cade Candies Service Operation Vessel ensures reliable, efficient, and safe operations in any environment. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2025, 1:21pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/83 "2025-10-03T13:21:08Z")
> **[Unfrozen: The end of Arctic exceptionalism, cooperation and institutional rule...](https://www.arctictoday.com/unfrozen-the-end-of-arctic-exceptionalism-cooperation-and-institutional-rule/)** > > Klaus Dodds on Unfrozen: Arctic exceptionalism is over, the Arctic Council’s fading, Trump’s Greenland push, and looming High North flashpoints. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/84 "2025-10-10T13:32:02Z")
Who say there isn’t any news about US-flag OSVs: > **[United Oil & Gas pens Jamaica offshore survey with TDI-Brooks - Splash247](https://splash247.com/united-oil-gas-pens-jamaica-offshore-survey-with-tdi-brooks/)** > > UK hydrocarbon player United Oil & Gas has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with US-based offshore surveyor TDI-Brooks for a specialist survey vessel. The vessel will be used for a planned piston coring and surface geochemical... > [@](#): > > The vessel has not yet been selected, and the execution of the binding agreement for the vessel will be done soon. Here are the vessels in their fleet, one of which is like to be used for this job: > **[Our Vessels - TDI Brooks International](https://www.tdi-bi.com/our-vessels/)** > > Explore TDI-BI’s fleet: our vessels serving marine geoscience research, offshore survey & environmental missions worldwide. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2025, 11:24am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/85 "2025-10-15T11:24:57Z")
Petrobras continue it’s contract award spree: > **[Petrobras hires two more DOF vessels - Splash247](https://splash247.com/petrobras-hires-two-more-dof-vessels/)** > > Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has won two long-term contracts in Brazil with state-owned oil firm Petrobras. Petrobras hired the 2005-built Skandi Chieftain and the 2009-built Skandi Olympia on a four-year contract. The two contracts have a... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [October 17, 2025, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/86 "2025-10-17T19:51:13Z")
> **[Shell taps C-Innovation for ROV support on US Gulf drillships - Splash247](https://splash247.com/shell-taps-c-innovation-for-rov-support-on-us-gulf-drillships/)** > > US marine services player C-Innovation, an affiliate of Edison Chouest Offshore and its family of companies, has won a contract with Shell for ROV services in the US part of the Gulf of Mexico. This three-year contract also has options for two one-year... ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2025, 4:25pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/87 "2025-11-13T16:25:59Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/f/c/fc37a643a2586e8f05deef5ee120784ce65e192c.jpeg) The 2015-built CSV _Normand Sentinel_ . Photo via Solstad > **[One of Solstad's largest CSVs fully commited until end of 2027](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/one-of-solstads-largest-csvs-fully-commited-until-end-of-2027/)** > > One of the largest CSVs in the Solstad fleet has won a contract award that will keep it fully committed until the end of 2027. > [@](#): > > The client, as well as the contract’s commercial terms and conditions, have been kept undisclosed under a confidentiality agreement. > > Of note, Kongsberg Maritime [was appointed last year](https://www.offshore-energy.biz/dramatic-energy-savings-on-the-menu-for-one-of-solstads-largest-csvs/) to upgrade the Normand Sentinel from AZP 120 CP mechanical thruster to RD-AZ2600 rim-drive azimuth thrusters, said to allow fuel savings of up to 16% during transits and up to 40% in DP mode. Any idea for who and where she will be operating? PS: Presently in UK waters, working in Humber Gateway OWF: [NORMAND SENTINEL, Offshore Support Vessel - Details and current position - IMO 9707716 - VesselFinder](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9707716) > **[Normand Sentinel - Solstad](https://www.solstad.com/vessel/normand-sentinel/)** > > Est. reading time: 1 minute ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2025, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/88 "2025-11-27T23:07:28Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/d/0dcf83d966ed36349ce2b8fb4878bcf88a773d03.jpeg) > **[Shell taps Shearwater for survey job offshore Sabah - Splash247](https://splash247.com/shell-taps-shearwater-for-survey-job-offshore-sabah/)** > > Norwegian offshore seismic vessel player Shearwater Geoservices has been awarded a contract by Shell’s Malaysian subsidiary, Sabah Shell Petroleum, for an OBN 4D seismic survey at its operated field off the west coast of Sabah. The 4D acquisition... > [@](#): > > “The utilisation of Shearwater’s fit-for-purpose OBN platform SW Tasman since its launch in early 2024 is impressive [and] the integration of seismic source and dual ROV OBN deployment sets it apart in the industry,” said Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater. > **[SW Tasman: the future of seismic technology](https://www.shearwatergeo.com/insights/sw-tasman-the-future-of-seismic)** > > The SW Tasman is the world’s first multi-technology seismic vessel, combining dual ROVs, ocean bottom nodes, and source capabilities for efficient surveys. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/89 "2025-12-12T21:56:23Z")
Times are a’changing: > **[Zamil Offshore takes over Remøy Shipping - Splash247](https://splash247.com/zamil-offshore-takes-over-remoy-shipping/)** > > Saudi Arabia’s Zamil Offshore Services Company (ZOSCO) has taken a decisive step into the Norwegian offshore market with the acquisition of Remøy Shipping for an undisclosed sum. The deal, which also includes Rem Stadt and RS Crewing, secures the... More news from the small but active group of OSV owners in Fosnavåg: > [@](#): > > ### Shipowner legend retires > > On Monday, Havila chief Per Sævik turns 85. At the same time, he handed over the helm of Havila to the next generation. > > ![Per Sævik is entering his 86th year and is passing the helm and oars on to the next generation.](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/3/a/3aea4e1aa1bbdd7e7a4f7b2def099b0306fcfd4e.jpeg) > > Per Sævik is entering his 86th year and is passing the helm and oars on to the next generation. **Photo:** Bjørnar Sævik > > – One must understand one’s limits. I have three descendants who are all active in our companies in different areas and who have far better qualifications to take the company forward than I ever have, states Per Sævik in a press release. > > In connection with his 85th birthday on Monday, he is retiring and letting his children Vegard, Hege and Njål continue to lead the ship. This means that the three of them will now have control of Havila Holding AS. > > The change will take effect from the new year. Vegard Sævik will then take over as CEO of Havila Holding. At the same time, Njål Sævik will continue as chairman of the board and responsible for the offshore investment, while Hege Sævik will continue to be responsible for the tourism investment. > > ![Per Sævik with his children Vegard, Hege and Njål.](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/5/0/50f2e087749154c4a11ee1841ffe306b79026873.jpeg) > Per Sævik with his children Vegard, Hege and Njål. **Photo:** Elias Reit > > Over the years, Per Sævik has been, among other things, mayor of Herøy, parliamentary representative for the Christian Democratic Party, president of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, chairman of the board of the Norwegian Fishing Boat Owners’ Association, Maritime Forum and Health Mid-Norway. In 2012, he was appointed Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav for his efforts in the shipping industry. > **– I have never been obsessed with power or positions. For me, it has been about getting something done, creating jobs and giving people a reason to live and work along the coast. Private fortune creation and local ownership are crucial for a vibrant Norway, says Per Sævik.** > The Havilagruppa is a family-owned group with headquarters in Fosnavåg and Havila Holding as its parent company. The group has around 1,500 full-time employees and in 2024 had a turnover of NOK 3.2 billion. CONGRATULATIONS PER!! Not bad for a fisherman that started his career at the age of 12 years of age and made it to skipper at the age of 21: > **[Per Sævik: «Jeg hadde et mål. Det var å bli ferdig med folkeskolen og komme...](https://nernett.shorthandstories.com/Per-Saevik-Fiskeren-som-ble-skipsreder-og-milliardaer/)** > > Per Sævik er fiskeren fra Remøy som ble skipsreder og milliardær. Source: [Reiar-legende trekkjer inn årene - smp.no](https://www.smp.no/naeringsliv/n/L40Gn1/reiar-legende-trekkjer-inn-aarene) (Behind paywall) (In Norwegian, but translates well by Google translation) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/90 "2025-12-15T13:50:20Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/9/c9bcef5fa977745bb75fad9c6127e3a431ed0339.jpeg) Normand Clipper (Photo: Solstad Offshore) > **[Solstad Sells Normand Clipper CSV to Global Maritime Group](https://www.marinelink.com/news/solstad-sells-normand-clipper-csv-global-533445)** > > Norwegian offshore vessel owner Solstad Maritime has sold its Normand Clipper construction support vessel (CSV) to Global Maritime Group.Global Maritime Group… > **[skipshistorie](https://www.skipshistorie.net/Skudeneshavn/SKU100SolstadRederi/Tekster/SKU10020010200000%20NORMAND%20CLIPPER.htm)** ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 18, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/91 "2026-03-18T20:47:19Z")
Not only tanker rates and gasoline prices are affected by the attack on Iran (by any name but WAR): > **[Can Gulf NOC strategies deliver demand stability for OSV operators? - Splash247](https://splash247.com/can-gulf-noc-strategies-deliver-demand-stability-for-osv-operators/)** > > Short-term operational uncertainty should be balanced by the need to maintain multi-year operational routines, writes Todd Jensen, associate director at MSI. The exposure of offshore oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East ultimately depends on... > [@](#): > > The Middle East Gulf, including Iran, currently hosts c. 612 AHTS and c. 250 PSVs, representing 24% of the global AHTS fleet and 13% of the global PSV fleet, with utilisation levels of 83% and 72%, respectively. Given the close link between offshore production and construction activity and vessel demand, any precautionary shut-ins or delays to development campaigns would result in lower utilisation of the OSV fleet. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 10:17pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/92 "2026-03-28T22:17:01Z")
Oct 11, 2024: **Newbuilding contract for Green Yard Kleven** Green Yard Kleven has signed a newbuilding contract with the Romanian energy company OMV Petrom SA, for the construction of a “Field Support Vessel” that will operate for the “Neptun Deep” project in the Black Sea. **The assignment starts immediately and the ship is to be delivered in the second half of 2026** : ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/b/0bd79eb4daa0018bb8ff0a68dc9ed990b155d252.jpeg) Illustration: Marine Teknikk Nov 12, 2024: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/0/d04ae312553c9ff741c70e9bd83bc6214944a4c8.jpeg) Today 28. March 2026: > [@](#): > > We are proud to share that Marin Teknikk’s Multi-hull Design, MT6067 “ELISA”, has successfully been launched in Gdansk, Poland: > > ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/d/2/d2a59618881d7189fc47583cee42ace30dfab507.jpeg) > Photo: Marine Teknikk > > After many years of development, it is a great milestone to finally see the vessel afloat. The hull has been constructed at Montex, and the vessel will be towed to G. Y. Kleven in Norway for final completion. > Operated by OMV Petrom, ELISA will operate on the Romanian continental shelf as a Walk-to-Work and accommodation vessel for up to 90 personnel, supporting a offshore platform for gas production with logistics, maintenance and workshop capabilities. > > A key feature of the vessel is Marin Teknikk’s Motion Compensating System (MCS), enabling safe gangway operations in sea states up to Hs = 4.5 m. By reducing vessel motions, the design increases operability, extends weather windows, and improves working conditions offshore for both crew and equipment. > The system is fully passive, requiring no energy consumption, contributing to a more sustainable offshore operation. > > This project also demonstrates precise weight control and Marin Teknikk’s naval architecture execution, with the vessel floating exactly at its calculated waterline. > We look forward to following MT6067 “ELISA” through the final stages and into operation.» Source: [http://skipsfarts-forum.net/idex.php?threads/omv-petrom-s-a-bygg-nr-404-ved-green-yards-kleven-mt-6067-fsv-elisa.2981/post-44220](http://skipsfarts-forum.net/idex.php?threads/omv-petrom-s-a-bygg-nr-404-ved-green-yards-kleven-mt-6067-fsv-elisa.2981/post-44220) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/93 "2026-04-09T15:59:32Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/0/e/0e60e3332feb41569a0a32dedad64272bf28eb0b.jpeg) > **[DeepOcean brings in Boskalis CSV - Splash247](https://splash247.com/deepocean-brings-in-boskalis-csv/)** > > DeepOcean has lined up additional subsea vessel capacity after agreeing a charter with Boskalis for the construction support vessel Boka Spearfish. The 2014-built ship will join the Norwegian contractor’s fleet for the remainder of 2026, with options... > [@](#): > > For DeepOcean, the deal adds to a fleet of around 20 construction support vessels and comes as demand for subsea services remains steady across offshore energy projects. > > The company has also been securing longer-term capacity. Late last year, it fixed the [_Normand Ocean_](https://splash247.com/solstad-bags-three-year-csv-contract-with-deepocean/) CSV from Solstad Maritime on a three-year contract, with options, starting in the first quarter of 2027. > **[62b2f88052fe3408bbdda6a8\_DO\_Siem\_Spearfish.pdf](https://global-uploads.webflow.com/61bc9c83993276d6130d6aa1/62b2f88052fe3408bbdda6a8_DO_Siem_Spearfish.pdf)** > > 621.17 KB [https://www.deepoceangroup.com/](https://www.deepoceangroup.com/) ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2026, 9:24pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/94 "2026-05-06T21:24:11Z")
> **[DOF locks in $2bn Petrobras deal for four newbuild vessels - Splash247](https://splash247.com/dof-locks-in-2bn-petrobras-deal-for-four-newbuild-vessels/)** > > Norwegian offshore vessel owner DOF has secured a major long-term win in Brazil, landing 12-year charter and services contracts for four newbuild ROV support vessels tied to deepwater work for Petrobras. The contracts, awarded after a competitive... > [@](#): > > The contracts, awarded after a competitive tender process, will see the vessels deployed on subsea inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) campaigns, with operations expected to begin from 2030. The combined value is close to $2bn. > > The specification includes subsea cranes, accommodation for up to 58 personnel and dual work-class ROV systems. DOF is also leaning into lower-emission designs, with hybrid propulsion combining diesel, ethanol and battery systems. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 2, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/95 "2026-06-02T12:28:50Z")
# SBM Offshore and Solstad order new deepwater construction vessel ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/b/4/b49a74f8d6b4473b09d15ae3a91534f109c045ad.jpeg) CSV “Normand Installer” > [@](#): > > Dutch floater expert SBM Offshore and Norwegian vessel owner Solstad Offshore have formed a joint venture that has entered a letter of intent with a selected shipyard to order a newbuild multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel. > The new vessel, with a delivery set for the first half of 2029, will support the installation of ocean infrastructure, including FPSOs. > > The new installation vessel builds on the operational success of the _Normand Installer_ and the existing partnership, combining SBM Offshore’s installation expertise with Solstad Offshore’s track record of offshore support vessel operations. [https://splash247.com/sbm-offshore-and-solstad-order-new-deepwater-construction-vessel/](https://splash247.com/sbm-offshore-and-solstad-order-new-deepwater-construction-vessel/) More details on the new vessel here: > **[Solstad Offshore og SBM Offshore med nytt Salt installsjonsfartøy](http://skipsfarts-forum.net/index.php?threads%2Fsolstad-offshore-og-sbm-offshore-med-nytt-salt-installsjonsfart%C3%B8y.3418%2F#post-45032)** > > Solstad Offshore ASA and SBM Offshore in partnership for a new installation vessel > Solstad Offshore ASA (“Solstad Offshore”) and SBM Offshore have agreed to order a new-build multi-purpose deepwater installation and construction vessel, with targeted... > [@](#): > > The vessel is developed in close collaboration between SBM Offshore, Solstad Offshore and Salt Ship Design, combining extensive maritime operational experience with a forward-looking approach to efficiency, flexibility and performance - including low emissions and carbon neutral pathway. > The design builds on key learnings from Normand Installer, that Solstad and SBM Offshore have jointly operated since 2006, refined for future deepwater projects. > With a strong focus on installation capabilities and operational versatility, the vessel is equipped to handle complex subsea and construction scopes in demanding environments and water depths down to 4000 meters. ---
**Author:** ![ombugge](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.gcaptain.com/ombugge/32/11217_2.png) [@ombugge](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/ombugge)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529/96 "2026-06-03T12:08:39Z")
**Contract suspensions and insurance spikes pressure Gulf offshore market** ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/gcaptain_maritime_forum/original/3X/c/6/c6b5f66662fed5ec19f15c8b0a0229c58c139771.jpeg) > [@](#): > > In its latest Horizon Monthly Offshore report, British consultancy MSI notes that whilst rig contract terminations have been few, a return to pre-conflict levels could take months as fields are brought back onstream and construction projects resume. > Despite the relatively short-lived nature of many drilling suspensions, several key operators within the Gulf Cooperation Council suspended or terminated some associated vessel contracts. This was observed across all three key countries – Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar. > A few owners have, or are expecting, newbuild vessels for delivery that are currently unable to access the Gulf. This has led to these vessels waiting in the Gulf of Oman for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, whilst some owners look for opportunities in alternative markets, primarily in India or Southeast Asia. Source: [https://splash247.com/contract-suspensions-and-insurance-spikes-pressure-gulf-offshore-market/](https://splash247.com/contract-suspensions-and-insurance-spikes-pressure-gulf-offshore-market/) ---
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A pioneer in the Offshore Service Vessel (OSV) owner and management business has died: > **[\#solstad #solstadoffshore | Lars Peder Solstad | 334 comments](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lars-peder-solstad-92a48635_solstad-solstadoffshore-activity-7464947089718849536-Lrg2?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHaVEoB-OkSnPBC_o1SRKHcLnOhBKokdT)** > > It is with great sorrow that I announce that my father, Shipowner Johannes Solstad, passed away peacefully last night at nearly 96 years of age. > > He lived a long and eventful life; he experienced the Second World War, fished for herring off Iceland... > [@](#): > > Johannes Solstad has died, nearly 96 years old. Few others have contributed to the development of Norwegian shipping to the same extent as he did. The shipping company he built is today a leading offshore shipping company nationally and globally with nearly 2,200 employees and 40 ships in the fleet. > > Solstad Rederi bought its first boat in 1964, the 25-year-old general cargo ship “Prosper”. She weighed 8,700 deadweight tons and was now renamed “Soldrott”. Johannes had an office in the attic above “Jernvaren” in Skudeneshavn, and when he received a call, it was reported with a stick on the ceiling from the shop below. The shipowner did not have a telephone himself. > > Most people know the shipping company as an offshore shipping company, which was renamed Solstad Offshore in 1997. This year Solstad was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, partly to be able to focus on the growing subsea market. Johannes Solstad wanted the shipping company to have a leading position offshore with advanced special vessels. More capital was then needed. > > **Sailor, yes. Businessman, yes. But most importantly; Johannes Solstad was a good person, liked by everyone! > We will shine peace upon the memory of Johannes Solstad.** I only met him one times. RIP Johannes!!! 😔 ---
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> **[Hornbeck wins decommissioning work in North Sea - Splash247](https://splash247.com/hornbeck-wins-decommissioning-work-in-north-sea/)** > > US offshore vessel owner Hornbeck Offshore Services has secured a multi-year decommissioning contract with an unnamed North Sea operator. The contract, awarded to the company’s subsidiary Helix Well Ops, is expected to commence in the second quarter... > [@](#): > > Earlier this month, Helix Energy Solutions completed its combination with Hornbeck Offshore Services after shareholders cleared the all-stock deal, creating a larger US offshore services group under the Hornbeck name. > > Under the contract, Hornbeck will perform riserless plug-and-abandonment operations using either the _Well Enhancer_ or _Seawell_ well intervention vessels. > Hornbeck will also deliver a fully integrated solution, including the vessel, a well-access system, ROVs, saturation diving, project management, and engineering services. > **[Our company - Helix Energy Solutions](https://helixesg.com/about-helix/our-company/)** > > \We are an international offshore energy services company that provides specialty services to the offshore energy industry, with a focus on well intervention, robotics, and full-field decommissioning operations.\ > **[Well Enhancer - Helix Energy Solutions](https://helixesg.com/our-assets/well-enhancer/)** > > \The \Well Enhancer\, a DP3 light well intervention vessel, was purposely designed to provide cost-effective well maintenance, production enhancement and well decommissioning solutions in open water and riser-based operations.\ [https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3402481?navList=moreOfThisShip&imo=8324567&lid=649608](https://www.shipspotting.com/photos/3402481?navList=moreOfThisShip&imo=8324567&lid=649608) [Previous page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/osv-news/60529.md?page=4)