Cypriot floatel owner Prosafe has seen utilisation cut back in 2017.

The figure was 36.1% in the fourth quarter, against 43% a year ago.

For the whole year, the figure was 38.4%, down from 43%.

Safe Caledonia finished a Total contract in late October, and is now laid up in the UK.

Safe Concordia, Safe Zephyrus, Regalia, Safe Bristolia and Safe Astoria were idle in the quarter.