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Prosafe has signed a further contract extension with Petrobras


Prosafe has signed a further contract extension with Petrobras for the provision of the Safe Notos semi-submersible vessel for safety and maintenance support offshore Brazil.

The original three years and 222-day firm period was due to complete in July 2020, had previously been extended through to mid-November 2021 and this further extension will take the firm operational period through to mid-July 2022.

Total value of the contract extension is approximately USD 16.2 million.

The Safe Notos, a technologically advanced and efficient Dynamically Positioned (DP3), harsh environment semi-submersible safety and maintenance support vessel, can accommodate up to 500 persons with extensive recreation facilities. In addition, with a large capacity open deck area and telescopic gangway, the Safe Notos provides Petrobras with 300 tonne lift capability.

Jesper Kragh Andresen, CEO of Prosafe says: “Prosafe is pleased that once again the Safe Notos has been extended by Petrobras demonstrating her continued value in supporting their offshore operations.”

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