The Norwegian shipowner and offshore tonnage provider Solstad Maritime ASA (SOMA) has announced a contract award with an international subsea contractor for the CSV Normand Sentinel.

The new firm signed contract will commence early 2026 and will keep the Normand Sentinel fully committed until the end of 2027, with the agreement including one yearly option thereafter.

Normand Sentinel will support the client’s operations worldwide and as part of the charter party Solstad Maritime will deliver, with support from Omega Subsea AS, two work class ROVs (WROVs) with full manning, as well as tooling, survey services, and project personnel.

The “Normand Sentinel” is an advanced DP3 subsea construction vessel, built in 2015, and she is equipped with 2 active heave compensated subsea cranes, moonpools, 1800 m2 deck and accommodation for 130 persons.

SOMA states that the commercial terms and conditions are confidential between the parties.