Norway’s Eidesvik Offshore has clinched two charters for ships that will keep them employed through 2017.

Siemens Wind Power is taking the 98-loa Acergy Viking (built 2007) on a six-month contract plus options in the German sector as a service operation vessel.

This deal will start in June.

In addition, the 4,800-dwt supply ship Viking Princess (built 2012) will stay on with Chevron North Sea for an unspecified period.

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