Complete Maritime Profile & Reviews of Sw-Duchess

The state-of-the-art 3D seismic vessel, Polar Duchess, officially began its production phase for TGS in the Barents Sea on April 14, 2012. This operational launch is part of a six-month contract that sets the stage for extensive data acquisition in the region. Originally chartered from Armada Seismic on April 6, 2012, the Polar Duchess is under a three-year time charter, with the potential to extend its services by up to eight additional years, demonstrating TGS's commitment to advancing seismic exploration capabilities.

Dolphin Geophysical, a leading Norwegian seismic contractor, has officially signed a six-month contract for the advanced vessel 'Polar Duchess' with TGS-Nopec. This pivotal agreement is set to commence in early April 2012, once the ship is delivered from Factorias Vulcano shipyard in Spain. The contract will extend through the summer season, enabling Dolphin to leverage the capabilities of the 'Polar Duchess' in the North Sea. Notably, Dolphin Geophysical recently opted for a three-year charter of the vessel from its owner, Rieber Shipping. TGS-Nopec plans to utilize the 'Polar Duchess' for high-capacity 3D seismic projects across Europe, addressing the growing demand for multi-client services in the region.