The Norwegian-based offshore tonnage provider Solstad Maritime ASA (SOMA) has announced a contract award with Petrobras for the construction support vessel (CSV) Normand Commander.

The shipowner informs that the vessel will be on a bareboat contract from SOMA to Solstad Offshore (SOFF), which is the contract holder with Petrobras.

The new signed contract, that will commence in the first quarter of 2026, has a duration of 4 years and a gross value of approximately $108m excluding ROV services, as Solstad mentions in its statement.