NORTHERN MARINE DIVERSIFIES ITS MANAGED FLEET

Owned by new client Mundus Prime, the DP3 class MVP Everest can be utilised to support multiple offshore activities including saturation and air diving, ROV support, subsea construction, cable installation, trenching and Arctic and Antarctic research.

The vessel will receive full technical and crewing management from Northern Marine Ship Management (NMSM).

Mundus Prime have also entrusted NMSM with the management of two anchor handling tug supply vessels Duke II and Mustang.

Anchor handling tugs are normally utilised to handle anchors for oil rigs, tow them to location and to assist in securing rigs in place. They can also undertake supply duties as well as traditional ocean towage contracts.

The tug vessels arrive into management almost exactly 40 years after Northern Marine first provided management services for an anchor handler, which at the time in 1983 was the first vessel supplied by an external, non-Stena client.

Mike Inglis, General Manager, NMSM said: “At Northern Marine we have a breadth of experience and technical know-how in offshore, oil & gas operations and we are pleased and privileged to be able to ensure the safe and effective operations for these three vessels for our new client.

“The MPV Everest is unlike any other vessel under Northern Marine’s management today and can operate in the most extreme climates including both the Artic and Antarctic Polar Regions.

“We shall aim to deliver the highest quality services and strive to ensure both operational and safety performance is above and beyond the standard required by our client.”

As well as full technical and crewing management provided by NMSM, Francois Offshore Catering are providing onboard services to crew, and Clyde Travel Management are providing services to the client’s onshore and offshore employees, which includes non-operational project crew.

*ROV (Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicle)