Three oil and gas firms have been looking for offshore vessels to support their activities in Indonesia and Brazil.
Namely, Brazilian state-owned giant Petrobras has launched a new tender for two anchor handling, tug, and supply vessels.
Both anchor handlers will be hired on a four-year contract starting in December 2025. The vessels must be equipped with DP2 technology, have a bollard pull of at least 150 tonnes of bollard pull, and must not be older than 25 years.
In Indonesia, UK supermajor BP is searching for a supply and accommodation vessel to assist with its wells intervention campaign on the Tangguh gas project.
BP also requires the vessel to have DP2 dynamic positioning and it must provide accommodation for at least 39 people.
Indonesian state-run company PNG Saka Energi is looking for another AHTS duo. The vessels will support drilling and well-completion operations on the Pangkah PSC.
The two anchor handlers will supply materials, assist with rig moving, and supply fuel and water. The vessels will also act as standby boats for emergency evacuation as well as assisting with oil spills and firefighting. The 12-month deal has the requisite of having at least 85% of local content.
