The 4,700-dwt Sea Spear and Sea Swift (both built 2014) have been fixed by an international major subsea contractor for operations in Australian waters.

Total value of the contracts is $8.4m and duration is 210 days firm plus 75 optional days.

The price given by Deep Sea is in line with the two previous deals announced between August and October, believed to be in the high $20,000s per day.

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