DOF extends Petrobras contracts for two PLSVs through January 2028

DOF has secured contract extensions with Petrobras for the PLSVs Skandi Búzios and Skandi Recife, keeping both vessels in operation offshore Brazil through January 2028.

Skandi Búzios received a 516-day extension, while Skandi Recife was awarded an additional 550 days. Their existing contracts were previously scheduled to expire in the third quarter of 2026.

The vessels are owned through a joint venture between DOF and TechnipFMC, with each company holding a 50% interest.

Skandi Búzios and Skandi Recife have operated for Petrobras under long-term contracts since 2017 and 2018, respectively. Both are designed for flexible pipelay and umbilical installation in Brazil’s deep and ultra-deep waters.

The extensions maintain two high-capacity PLSVs under contract with Petrobras as subsea activity continues offshore Brazil.

The contract values were not disclosed.