Sweden's Viking Supply Ships is targeting Russian oil and gas business through a new cooperation.

The restructured offshore owner has formed a strategic union with Russian counterpart Sevnor.

It is aiming to capitalise on work surrounding the country's Arctic and sub-Arctic oil and gas resources.

Viking has as a result decided to close its offices in Moscow and Sakhalin.

Sevnor is described as a shipping and offshore company with an extensive presence in the Russian offshore market.

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