The Singapore-based company will use its 9,786-hp vesselWindermere (built 2010) to carry out the job for China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC).

"The scope of work includes providinga subsea diving support vessel to perform both diving and ROV services,”commercial manager, Jonathan Quek, said in a statement.

Hallin did not reveal the value of the deal.

The project kicks off next year and runsfor around six months, including options.