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NEW BUILD CABLE LAY VESSEL CHARTER
DeepOcean UK, a subsidiary of DeepOcean Group Holding BV, recently announced that the company has entered into a 7 year charter agreement with Maersk Supply Services, for a new build next generation cable lay vessel.
The vessel is the DOC 8500, a Damen Offshore Carrier which has been designed specifically to suit DeepOcean’s requirements.
EXTENDING CAPABILITIES The DOC 8500 will extend DeepOcean’s capabilities in the larger cable laying end of the market, representing a new focus on Interconnector projects, in addition to oil & gas sector and renewables work. The specially equipped vessel will be delivered from the Damen Galati yard in Romania.
Owned and operated by Maersk Supply Service, the vessel will become the latest addition to the 60 plus strong Maersk offshore support vessel fleet.
René Berkvens, Damen Shipyards Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are very proud of being contracted by Maersk Supply Service and DeepOcean for this cable layer. We really believe in the new design, a result of our continuous R&D efforts.
"Because of the flexibility of the concept, the customer can incorporate a large number of purpose-specific demands to suit his needs. This particular vessel has been adapted in close cooperation with our clients, drawing on the expertise of all three companies to create a state-of-the- art Offshore Construction Vessel.”
LASTING RELATIONSHIP – MAERSK & DEEPOCEAN
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Maersk Supply Service Chief Executive Officer Carsten Plougmann Andersen said: “This project builds on our long lasting relationship with DeepOcean, supporting their subsea operations. We look forward to expanding our cooperation with this highly valued customer and entering into a close working relationship with Damen Shipyards Group.
"We are convinced that the cooperation between all three parties will result in an efficient, reliable and very competitive vessel.”
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