Layups have continued in the North Sea offshore spot market, as anchor-handler (AHTS) utilisation flat-lines.

Brokers’ reports show just 10 AHTS units now trading from Norway, but only one on charter. This time last year, the figure was 23 ships, with half out on jobs

The number of stacked AHTSs in the North Sea has increased to 34 from 32 last week.

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