Dubai: Oilfield services company Topaz Energy and Marine has, through its subsidiary DMS, been awarded a five-year vessel contract with five one-year options worth an estimated $48 million (Dh176.3 million), including the option period.
Under the contract, the offshore support vessel Topaz Shaheen will serve as a stand-by support vessel for Maersk Oil Qatar in the Al Shaheen Field in Qatar.
The vessel had previously been working for Maersk providing services such as anchor handling, personnel transfer as well as acting as a safety stand-by vessel for rescue operations and firefighting. Upon the completion of a one-year stint with Maersk in Qatar, the vessel was awarded a long-term contract.
Upgrade
The Topaz Shaheen is currently undergoing an upgrade to make her capable of dynamic positioning operations and oil spill recovery. She will also be able to undertake remote operated vehicle and survey support operations. The vessel will be deployed back to the field later this month.
The Topaz Shaheen forms part of the Topaz Marine division's offshore support vessel fleet serving oil majors and international offshore contractors.
