Besiktas Shipyard Delivers SSV ‘Thor Modi’

Faroe Islands-based PF THOR has taken delivery of its second Seismic Support Vessel (SSV) Thor Modi.

The vessel, built by Besiktas Shipyard, is part of the order of four seismic support vessels that will be on a long-term charters with Petroleum Geo-Services (PGS).

The SSV Thor Magni was first to be delivered and it is currently on a long term charter with Norwegian seismic player, while the remaining two vessels, all named after the gods in the Nordic mythology, Thor Frigg and Thor Freyjaare are under construction.

PGS has agreed to take the ships for ten-years each with options to extend the charter for an undisclosed period.

Thot Modi was launced in December last year, and just like its sister vessels, is a Skipsteknisk-designed ST-204 SSV with main dimensions 64.4 x 14.5 x 7.2m (L x B x D), having carrying capacities of 1100m3 HFO and 450m3 MDO and a deck area of 300m2.

The vessels, which can accommodate 60 persons, enabling also transportation of crew for the seismic mother vessels, will provide support for PGS’ fleet of seismic vessels during operation, covering offshore bunkering, crew change assistance, supply of provision and spare parts, as well as support during in-sea maintenance of the seismic equipment.