DeepOcean and Østensjø Rederi extend long-standing charters for three vessels

Norwegian ocean services provider DeepOcean has extended the charter agreements with Østensjø Rederi for three vessels, all under contract with DeepOcean since their delivery from shipyards.

The companies have agreed to extend the existing contracts for Edda Freya and Edda Flora through 2026, and Edda Fauna through 2027, with additional options available for all three vessels.

“This agreement, along with our long-standing relationship with Østensjø Rederi, underscores our commitment to continue to progress this expertise to energy operators across the globe,” said Øyvind Mikaelsen, CEO of DeepOcean.

“Following a recent, separate agreement to contract the subsea vessel Orient Adventurer, DeepOcean will be able to execute more comprehensive work scopes using two high-spec vessels equipped with vertical lay systems (VLS). This expansion enhances DeepOcean’s breadth of subsea services, ranging from survey to construction to recycling, while simultaneously reinforcing its market-leading position in inspection, maintenance, and repair (IMR).”

Designed by Salt Ship Design and built by Kleven Verft in Ulsteinvik, Norway, Edda Freya is suited for cable laying operations, offshore construction, as well as advanced maintenance and repair operations. The vessel was delivered in 2016, after having been designed in collaboration with DeepOcean.

Edda Flora and Edda Fauna were both built in 2008 and are designed for inspection, maintenance and repair (IMR) and survey operations.

This news comes shortly after DeepOcean announced it was reuniting with the high-spec subsea vessel Orient Adventurer under a charter contract with Taiwanese Dong Fang Offshore (DFO) which will see the vessel join the Norwegian company’s fleet from early 2026 until the end of 2027.