Skandi Minder returns to service after wide-ranging upgrade

The yard started work on a time urgent project on Skandi Minder, which undertakes field installation operations in a range of water depths, earlier in 2026, in order to enhance the vessel’s performance and extend its lifetime.

Work on the vessel – which became part of the DOF fleet when the company acquired several vessels previously operated by Maersk Supply Service –  included an engine overhaul, undertaken by Wärtsilä, with assistance from the yard, and installation of launch and recovery system (LARS) for a remotely operated vehicle (ROV).

The scope of work on the 95-m Salt Ship Design 200 AHTS vessels, which was built in 2018, also combined planned upgrades with inspections and potential additional repairs, and a full surface treatment with repainting in DOF’s colours, with the entire scope to be completed in 8-10 weeks.

Extensive repair and maintenance work was carried out in the ship’s interior areas, piping, and electrical systems, including further upgrades identified during the yard stay.