Renewables-developed vessel proves valuable in the ‘low oil’ environment
As proof that the right vessels will find work even in the most struggling markets, UK-headquartered Bibby Marine Services has signed a contract with Total E&P Netherland to charter the new Damen designed and built ‘Walk to Work’(W2W) Service Operation Vessel ‘Bibby WaveMaster1’ from April 2018 through to October 2018 with options to extend up to three years.
Total made a conscious decision to explore and utilise the innovation and efficiencies developed for the Offshore Wind market and use them in the Oil & Gas market. The comfort, logistics flows and ‘access certainty’ of Bibby WaveMaster 1 were key influencers in their decision.
A team from Total inspected the vessel at the shipyard and were impressed by the quality and features in addition to the well thought out workflows.
Total will use Bibby WaveMaster 1 to replace jack ups and helicopters and provide W2W access to gas platforms in the southern North Sea. The vessel will provide accommodation for up to 90 people including crew.
By Jake Frith
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