MMA Offshore secures Scarborough Project contract

Operations under the contract, which contains options, are expected to start Q2 2023, with 2012-built platform supply vessel (PSV) MMA Inscription continuing on its current contract through to the end of 2022, followed by a scheduled drydocking immediately prior to commencing this key development drilling campaign, according to MMA Offshore.

The Singapore-flag, dynamic positioning class-2-capable PSV has an overall length of 87 m with clear deck area in excess of 1,000 m² and accommodation for 47.

MMA Offshore managing director David Ross said the award strengthens the forward orderbook for MMA Inscription, keeping the PSV fixed until H1 2024.

The Australian OSV owner won several contracts earlier in 2022, including one which required the groundbreaking refit of anchor handling tug MMA Cove with hybrid-battery technology. Additionally, in another green propulsion project, it sold the PSV MMA Leveque to a subsidiary of Fortescue Future Industries for conversion to ammonia dual-fuel engine technology.

The Scarborough Joint Venture comprises Woodside Energy as operator with the majority stake (73.5%) and BHP Petroleum (Australia) Pty Ltd (26.5%).