Island Offshore has announced the lay ups of its two platform supply vessels (PSVs), Island Dragon and Island Duchess, effectively immediately, pushing the total number of offshore vessel layups in the North Sea to 100 vessels. The Island Dragon will be replaced with Island Commander on the request on oil company Lundin Norway, which needs a vessel with larger … [Read more...]
Video: Tight Fit for PSV Leaving Dry Dock
The platform supply vessel NAO Prosper undocks from dry dock at Dales Marine Services in Leith, UK. The 4,200 DWT vessel was built by Ulstein in 2012 and is owned and operated by Nordic American Offshore and managed by Remoy Shipping. … [Read more...]
Viking Supply Ships Latest to Announce PSV Lay-Ups
Swedish shipowner Viking Supply Ships says that due to the continued market the company is forced to lay up three platform supply vessels. The vessels impacted are Idun Viking, Frigg Viking and Nanna Viking. Viking said that since the crews for the vessels is provided by an external ship manager, the lay ups will not have any impact on employees of Viking Supply … [Read more...]