01/12/2014at 11:03

Viking Supply Ships loses three big contracts

Viking Supply Ships have had three contracts canceled and the carrier is now left without work for three AHTS vessels that were otherwise booked for 2015 and two years ahead. "Now possible to secure new Arctic deployment," CEO tells ShippingWatch.

BY LOUISE VOGDRUP-SCHMIDT

Viking Supply Ships will be left without work for three of the carrier's eight AHTS (Anchor Handling Tug Supply) vessels from May next year.

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