Østensjø Rederi today announced it has been awarded a 5-year contract for Edda Ferd PSV by Shell UK.
The company already has two PSVs, Edda Fram and Edda Frende, working for Shell UK. The company already has two PSVs, Edda Fram and Edda Frende, working for Shell UK. Now a third one will be added. Edda Frigg has already started the contract, and will be working for Shell UK until delivery of Edda Ferd, which is expected in October.
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On the new contract, Johan Rokstad says: “We are thrilled to be able to continue our excellent cooperation with Shell UK. Østensjø Rederi has provided Platform Supply Vessels to Shell UK continually since 1976, and we see this new contract as a result of the quality of services the company has been able to provide. “
According to the owner, Edda Ferd, of Skipsteknisk’s ST-920 design, will, once delivered, be the most environmentally friendly PSV in the world, and will even feature a battery package as part of its propulsion system.