Petrobras has awarded the Brazilian built PLSV, Skandi Vitória, a contract of 532 days. The contract will commence in January. The vessel is owned through a joint venture with Technip.

Skandi Vitória is the first pipe-lay vessel built in Brazil, equipped with vertical and horizontal pipe-lay systems, a 250 mt crane and 2 ROVs. The vessel is capable of operating in water depths up to 3,000 meters.