TechnipFMC will commence pipelaying activity in Brazil

TechnipFMC and DOF Subsea have announced in a press statement that the Skandi Recife, a Brazilian-flagged flexible lay and construction vessel owned by the half-and-half joint venture formed between TechnipFMC and DOF, commenced its 8-year charter contract with Petrobras. The vessel will work in the Campos, Santos and Espírito Santo basins.
Skandi Recife has state of the art pipelay and marine technology, having a 340 tons Vertical Lay System tower, 2,500 tons underdeck carousel and two work-class ROVs, allowing it to lay flexible pipes in water depths up to 2,500 meters. It was built by Vard Promar Brazilian yard, where its sister ship, Skandi Olinda, is currently under construction, with a high rate of Brazilian national content.
Under the TechnipFMC/DOF joint venture agreement, TechnipFMC will manage flexible pipelay, and DOF will be responsible for marine operations.