Another two platform supply vessels (PSVs) have been booked on longer-term deals in the North Sea.

Amid increasing interest from charterers aiming to lock tonnage in at low rates, Simon Mokster Shipping’s 6,000-dwt Stril Pioner (built 2013) was fixed by Statoil for six months firm, plus three two-monthly options.

And ER Offshore’s 4,000-dwt ER Athina (built 2009) was taken by Maersk Oil in the UK.

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