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Bluewhale Offshore has announced a new accommodation and heavy lift contract for the semi-submersible crane vessel (SSCV) Blue Gretha, awarded under the EPC contract for Shell Nigeria’s Bonga North project. The contract, secured in collaboration with OOS International, will support Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo).
The firm charter covers an initial period of 15 months, with optional extensions. The Blue Gretha, formerly known as Huadian Zhongji 01, is currently undergoing refurbishment and preparation at CIMC Raffles Shipyard in Yantai, China. The vessel’s deployment to Nigeria marks its return to high-profile offshore operations, leveraging its proven track record from both Brazil’s oil and gas sector and China’s offshore wind market.