Viking Supply Ships Enters Long Term Contract for Four AHTS Vessels

Viking Supply Ships has entered into a contract with a major oil company for the charter of the AHTS-vessels Loke Viking, Magne Viking, Brage Viking and Balder Viking.
The contract applies to the drilling seasons 2014 and 2015, with options for the drilling seasons 2016 and 2017. The drilling season is expected to commence around April / May each year.
The total value of the contracts firm period including mobilization fee is around MUSD 120.
The contract further adds to the companys backlog, which now accounts for MNOK 2,845 including charterers options, an increase of MNOK 1,675 since 1st of January 2013. With the recent contract the AHTS fleet has an estimated contract  coverage including charterer options of 62% for 2014 and 57% for 2015.
Viking Supply Ships, October 28, 2013