A series of North Sea rig layups has kept demand for anchor-handlers strong, but this will provide only a temporary uplift, a broker has warned.
The boost for shipowners is due to the “dire prognosis” for platforms, according to Westshore.
Rigs like West Hercules, West Alpha, Rowan Norway, Maersk Reacher, Sedco 712, Safe Bristolia and Rowan Gorilla VII have been idled in recent months.
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