Otto Marine Deploys AHT Vessel to Africa

Otto Marine Limited, a leading offshore marine company which specialises in building complex offshore support vessels, ship chartering and offers specialised services, announces that it has deployed a 8000 bhp AHTS, “REDFISH 3” to Africa.

The AHTS “REDFISH 3” was completed at Otto Marine’s yard in Batam and has left the yard for its maiden job to be deployed in Africa water. The vessel will be operated by Global Workboats Private Limited (“Global Workboats”).

With “REDFISH 3” on the way to Africa and including it, Otto Marine now has a total of 5 offshore support vessels deployed in the Africa water. Other 4 vessels already deployed include two 61 meters utility vessels, one 75 meters MV and one 7200 bhp AHTS.

Chief Financial Officer of Otto Marine, Mr Michael See, commented that “We have been active in pursuing on chartering opportunities in the Africa side. In total, we have five offshore vessels supporting works in the Africa water. That region remains strong in terms of activity levels and we will continue to keep a keen eye that side.

This year, we have been diversifying to more geographical locations and strengthening our position in the existing ones, particularly when it comes to deployment of vessels. We will continue on this strategy as we move towards owning a growing fleet of quality vessels.”

Managing Director of Global Workboats Capt Mike Kelly commented, “Global Workboats is mobilising the brand new 8000 bhp AHTS Redfish 3 to West Africa to support its growing list of blue chip clients out there. We have achieved penetration into the West Africa market with our quality operation model focusing on the specific needs of high end clients. Our focused to supply marine solutions for our clients in West Africa is proving successful and I envisage more vessels proceeding to Africa in the very near future.”

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World Maritime News Staff, December 16, 2011; Image: YuexinShip