The Norwegian-headquartered offshore vessel provider DOF Group ASA (DOF) has signed two new long-term contracts in Brazil with a combined value of more than $220m.
DOF states that the Skandi Fluminense, a 2007 Brazilian-built anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel with 211t bollard pull, and the Skandi Lifter, a foreign-flagged 250t AHTS built in 2009, have each been contracted on 4-year contracts with Petrobras, following the same competitive AHTS tender process that resulted the contracts of Skandi Logger, Skandi Iguaçu, Skandi Angra, Skandi Paraty and Skandi Urca, previously announced.
The AHTS Skandi Fluminense is expected to commence in January 2026 and the AHTS Skandi Lifter in February 2026.
DOF mentions that the Skandi Lifter will be reflagged to Brazilian flag prior to contract commencement.
Anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessels are specialized vessels mainly used in the offshore energy industry where their primary functions include anchor handling, platform towing, logistical support, and emergency response.
