Oman Observer reported that Renaissance subsidiary, Topaz Energy and Marine, a UAE based oil field services company has been awarded two new long term charters totalling over USD 65 million in the GCC and the Caspian Sea, two of the company’s major operating areas. It also confirms the acquisition of Topaz Rayyan and Caspian Reliance, two Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels.
Topaz Rayyan, will be deployed in Qatar on 7 year, USD 50 million charter for an international oil company. The vessel was built in 2006 and was previously owned by Sanko Steamship Company Limited in Japan. The second AHTS, Caspian Reliance is to be deployed in the Caspian Sea with a firm contract value of USD 13.9 million. It is a new, untraded vessel formerly owned by Boluda Limited. The vessels are 100-T DP-2 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels and both will undergo USD 2 million upgrade to meet client specific requirements. Advanced DP-2 is a standard required increasingly by IOCs, which allows vessels to remain accurately in position for long durations.
Mr Roy Donaldson COO of Topaz Marine & Energy said that “The addition of these two vessels increases the number of more technologically advanced DP-2 vessels in our fleet. Our strategic focus on modern technology ensures our vessels meet the standards required increasingly by our major international oil clients. These acquisitions ensure that Topaz’s fleet remains one of the youngest operators in the world.”
Topaz has been operating under long-term contracts in Qatar for the past 5 years. The Topaz Rayyan will be joining their 35existing vessels in supporting their operations in the Middle East. Earlier in the year, Topaz Marine Saudi Arabia, JV with Saudi based GENTAS, was awarded 3 year, USD 88 million charters for the six AHTS vessels by Saudi Aramco.
Within the Caspian Sea, Topaz has been present in Azerbaijan since the acquisition of BUE Marine in 2005 and currently operates 25 vessels supporting Oil Majors in Country. Furthermore, Topaz is also completing the delivery of two AHTS vessels, Topaz Dignity on behalf of BP Azerbaijan and the Topaz Triumph on behalf of West African clients., both are due to be deployed on long-term contracts.
Source - Oman Observer
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