Dof Subsea’s 22,689-gt Skandi Africa (built 2015) took the prize at Nor-Shipping on Tuesday, with the award handed over by Monica Maeland, Norway’s minister of trade and industry.

Skandi Africa became Dof’s largest vessel when it was delivered in March and commenced a long-term contract.

It was built according to Vard's 3 12 design, suitable for harsh environments and subsea operation up to 3,000 metres in depth.

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