Prosafe Secures North Sea Flotel Contract with Ithaca Energy
Prosafe, an Oslo-listed owner of accommodation rigs, has finalized a contract with Ithaca Energy for its Safe Caledonia semi-submersible vessel. The flotel will provide support services at the Captain field in the UK North Sea, with operations expected to commence in the second…
Prosafe, an accommodation rig operator listed in Oslo, has officially signed a contract with Ithaca Energy. This agreement finalizes a previously announced letter of intent for work in the UK North Sea. The deal specifies that the semi-submersible accommodation vessel, Safe Caledonia, will be deployed to support ongoing operations at the Captain field.
The assignment is slated to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and is expected to last for approximately 100 days, with potential options for extension. This contract represents a significant booking for Prosafe, ensuring utilization for one of its key assets in a vital offshore region.
For freight forwarders and logistics professionals, this news primarily indicates continued activity in the offshore energy sector, particularly in the UK North Sea. While not directly impacting container or bulk shipping rates, it highlights demand for specialized maritime support vessels. This sustained activity could indirectly influence the availability and pricing of other offshore support services and potentially create demand for project cargo movements related to field maintenance or upgrades. Forwarders involved in oil and gas logistics should note the ongoing investment in North Sea operations.