DOF chief executive Mons Aase this week stopped short of expressing firm optimism in pointing out recent improvements for offshore support vessels — even in terms of day rates.

However, OSV markets have risen enough to change the complexion of charters signed just a few months ago, he said during the company’s first-quarter results presentation on Wednesday.

“The deals you did earlier this year, you regret because the market has been improving all the way,” Aase said.