Eidesvik Ghana Ltd (EGL) has been established with an office in Takoradi, which is the operational centre for the oil industry in Ghana.
The establishment of EGL was done in collaboration with Ghanaian partners as a platform to serve the oil industry in Ghana and West Africa.
The first task of EGL is to assist the Viking Neptune, which was cleared into Ghana on December 3.
The Viking Neptune is on a contract to Technip UK through EGL. The subsea construction vessel has been chartered on a 50-day contract for Tullow Ghana Ltd plus options and will be working on the TEN URF development project.
Ghana’s National Social Security Pension Scheme – the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) – owns 51% of shares in EGL, which is registered as a Ghanaian Company.
Operations in Ghana are carried out by local staff through Eidesvik’s operational partner, Searock Offshore Services Ltd.
In addition, Eidesvik safeguards its commitment by making one of its captains assist as an advisor to EGL.
“Eidesvik has previously operated in Ghana and West Africa, but increasingly requirements are demanding local content in operations outside of our home market. The creation of Eidesvik Ghana Ltd and the operational experience we and our local partners get through this contract is important for Eidesvik and their further activity in this region,” the company said in a press release.
