Helix’s Canyon Offshore charters Ross Candies IMR vessel

Helix Energy Solutions’ subsidiary Canyon Offshore has chartered the Ross Candies Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) from the U.S. offshore vessel owner Otto Candies.

Ross Candies / Image source: Otto Candies

The charter for the 2010 built vessel will begin in July 2019 following completion of a previously scheduled regulatory dry dock. Canyon expects the vessel to support IMR operations for clients operating in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

Jeremiah Hebert, Vice President Americas Region of Canyon Offshore, stated “Canyon Offshore is pleased to announce we have signed this long term charter agreement with Otto Candies for the M/V Ross Candies, a Jones Act and Coastwise Trade compliant DP 2 vessel. This charter brings together two best in class service providers with a common goal of supporting deepwater oil and gas operators in the Gulf of Mexico, safely and cost-effectively.”

Otto B. Candies Jr., Chairman of the Board for Otto Candies, said “We are pleased to charter the Ross Candies to Canyon Offshore as we actively seek opportunities to develop new partnerships with leaders in the offshore industry.”


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