Middle East seismic survey vessel company Polarcus has clinched fresh work in West Africa.
The 3D data acquisition contract will begin early in the fourth quarter for a month.
Richard Price, the company's senior vice president for the western hemisphere, said the deal's timing aligns very well with completion of the North Sea season.
"With only a short transit, this enables us to optimize vessel utilisation and strategically position a vessel in West Africa for follow on work."