Deepwater OSV build up continues

摘要

Is an OSV ordering boom on the way? Maybe boom is too strong a word, but already we are seeing indications of a readiness by leading operators to renew their fleets, either by buying recent tonnage or, if necessary, placing newbuilding orders. This is certainly the case in the deep-water sector of the market. Tidewater has announced a $300 million newbuild program that includes four 260 ft U.S.-flag vessels, two of which have already been awarded to its own Quality Shipyards.