Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik has entered into a memorandum of agreement for the sale of the vessel Viking Forcados to an undisclosed buyer. A deposit of 5% of the purchase price has been received by Eidesvik.
The vessel is slated for delivery to new owners in 3rd Quarter 2013. According to Eidesvik, a gain of approximately MNOK 40 will be recorded at the time of delivery.
The Viking Forcados is a multi purpose support vessel designed to support diving, ROV and topside operations, as well as hose loading and cable handling.
World Maritime News Staff, August 13, 2013; Image: Eidesvik