The London-based firm has signed a deal with HornbeckOffshore to charter the offshore construction vessel (OCV) HOS Mystique (built 2008)for two years plus options, it said today.

Harkand will take delivery of the vessel in April shortlybefore it is due to receive Siem Offshore newbuilding Siem Spearfish which itagreed to hire in November.

The commercial terms of the latest deal have not beenrevealed.