Major seismic vessel owner Shearwater Geoservices has clinched a huge new debt refinancing deal with Norwegian lenders.

The Bergen-based group said the $700m deal will strengthen the company’s “sustainable value creation”.

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Part of the refinancing is a five-year $300m bond, with another $300m coming in the shape of a five-year bank loan that will pay off earlier secured debt.