Nortrans flotel fixed for SBM’s Angola work

Nortrans Singapore-based Nortrans Offshore has secured a two-year charter with SBM Offshore for its semi-submersible flotel Nor Spirit in Angola. The 2015-built DP3 maintenance and safety unit will support life-extension work on the FPSOs Saxi Batuque and Mondo on Block 15. The units are operated by SBM Offshore under a lease and operate contract with Esso Exploration Angola, an affiliate of ExxonMobil and operator of Block 15. SBM Offshore last December secured an extension covering the two FPSOs through 2032. The agreement includes life-extension work, including equipment replacement and refurbishment, with the scope expected to start in 2026. Nor Spirit will provide offshore accommodation and support services during the campaign. Block 15 is one of ExxonMobil’s key deepwater areas offshore Angola. The block has been producing since 2003 and includes the Kizomba C-Mondo and Kizomba C-Saxi/Batuque developments, which started up in 2008. Adis Ajdin Adis is an experienced news reporter with a background in finance, media and education. He has written across the spectrum of offshore energy and ocean industries for many years and is a member of International Federation of Journalists. Previously he had written for Navingo media group titles including Offshore Energy, Subsea World News and Marine Energy. Read Next June 24, 2026 Petrobras eyes Gulf of Mexico opportunities through Pemex alliance June 24, 2026 Norway offshore labour conflict escalates with lockout threat June 24, 2026 Asiatic Lloyd signs up for three LR2 tankers June 24, 2026 ADES acquires Saipem’s Saudi drilling business in $285m deal June 24, 2026 Turkey unveils draft rules for first 1GW offshore wind auction Back to top button