Norwegian survey ship player Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS) has pushed up utilisation in the second quarter, despite operating just one vessel compared to two a year ago.

The figure to 30 June was 85%, compared to 76% in 2016.

The 103-loa Atlantic Guardian (built 2001) acquired data from the beginning of the quarter until 23 June.

Following that, the vessel steamed to Fosen shipyard in Norway for the rigging of the Deep Blue source.