Norskan’s new AHTS starts Petrobras contract

Norskan Offshore, a subsidiary of DOF ASA, has taken delivery of a new Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessel.

The vessel named Skandi Angra has started its 8-years contract with the Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, Monday, May 18, 2015.

The 93.5 meters long vessel is of the Vard AH11 design, with bollard pull of 280 ton and BHP 18 000.

Skandi Angra is the second vessel in a series of three vessels from the same yard. The first vessel, Skandi Urca, was delivered last year and the third vessel, Skandi Paraty is scheduled for delivery early 2016. All vessels have secured long term contracts with Petrobras.