Total E&P South Africa has awarded Solstad Offshore ASA contracts for two Large Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) Vessels, Normand Drott and Normand Prosper.
The contracts are to support Total E&P South Africa's operations in Block 11B/12B and the drilling programme is expected to take up to 280 days, not including mobilisation time and demobilisation time, with expected commencement during the first half of 2020. Both vessels are currently trading the North Sea Spot Market.
This new contract award marks the return of Solstad Offshore to South Africa having supported Total’s previous drilling campaign in in the region during 4Q18/1Q19.