Accommodation barges in demand offshore West Africa

Offshore staff

ANTWERP, Belgium – Globestar has contracted Springmarine, a joint venture between Exmar and Springview, to supply an accommodation barge for operations in the Gulf of Guinea.

Exmar has also signed a contract with ABC Maritime to bareboat the newbuildOtto 5accommodation barge for operations off West Africa. Following outfitting, the vessel should start operations in July.

Another Exmar vessel,Nunce, is operating in the region. The Kissamahas been idle since last March, but is being marketed for further employment in West Africa.

In December, Exmar was shortlisted for an unspecified mid-term contract to provide an FSO and associated services. The company is hopeful of gaining a contract in the near future.

01/27/2012