KUALA LUMPUR (May 16): Perdana Petroleum Bhd announced today that its subsidiary Perdana Nautika Sdn Bhd has received work orders from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the provision of three anchor handling tug & supply (AHTS) vessels.

Perdana Nautika received two work order awards for the provision of two units of its AHTS vessel, expected to commence in the second quarter of 2019, for a duration of six months with the option to extend for another six months.

Under this work order, Perdana Nautika will provide the AHTS vessels with crew and equipment to perform a continuous 24-hour services for assisting and/or servicing drilling rigs, offshore installation, towing and anchor jobs.

Separately, Perdana Nautika will provide one unit of its AHTS vessel to Petronas Carigali for 184 days, starting from March 23, with an option to extend another 182 days.

Under this work order, Perdana Nautika will provide the vessels, crews and associated equipment for continuous 24-hour operations.

Perdana Petroleum said the work orders are expected to contribute positively to the earnings and net assets of the group for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2019.