Apache has decided to extend contracts with Blue Ship invest for its two Platform Supply Vessels ‘Blue Fighter’ and ‘Blue Prosper’.
According to data provided by Westshore Shipbrokers, the vessels will stay with Apache for another year. Apache has an option to extend the charter for one more year.
The oil company has been using the ships for support operation in the British North Sea.
The two vessels are the first of six vessels of the new PX121 design by Ulstein design, constructed at Ulstein Verft.
The ships have a length of 83.4 metres and a beam of 18 metres. They have a cargo deck of 875 square metres and a load capacity of 4200 tonnes (dwt). Among others the ships meet the requirements of DNV’s Clean Design notation. They have a maximum speed of approximately 15 knots and modern accommodation for 24 persons.
Both vessels are stationed in Peterhead, Scotland.
[mappress] Offshore Energy Today Staff, September 30, 2013