Darka Shipping Agencies signs Sudanese Red Sea logistics deal

DARKA Shipping Agencies, a member of the Darka for Trading and Services group of companies based in Port Sudan, has secured a logistics contract for a new US$50 million offshore oil drilling project in the Sudanese Red Sea from Red Sea Petroleum Operating Company (RSPOC) who will be working in Block 15 of the Tokar delta section.

This will be the first offshore oil drilling project in Sudan.

"A detailed and tailored solution was developed that met the very specific and complex needs of the client," said Darka vice chairman Mohamed Osman in a company statement.

Mr Osman said a helicopter and two new specialist 2,538-ton offshore supply vessels would provide around-the-clock logistics support to service a drilling rig located 70 nautical miles from Port Sudan for a period of six months.

"A critical part of the work will be liaison between our company and the rig to ensure all air and sea transport movements operate smoothly and effectively in and out of the port area," he said.

The drilling assignment includes use of the West Prospero, which is currently operating in Block 15, and was upgraded with high pressure, high temperature capabilities prior to moving to Sudan on a heavy lift vessel from Indonesia via the Gulf of Aden.

(Source: Transport Weekly)