VARD completes upgrade of Island Wellserver
The multi-purpose vessel Island Wellserver was delivered in 2008 (Source: Vard)
Norwegian shipbuilder VARD has completed a major upgrade and maintenance programme on the Island Wellserver, a 116m-long multi-purpose vessel owned by Island Offshore. Delivered in 2008, the vessel is designed for light well intervention (LWI), subsea installation, crane work, inspection, and inspection, maintenance and repair services.
The yard replaced the vessel’s remotely operated vehicle (ROV) system, installed new winch systems and carried out general repairs. VARD said the work was carried out in close cooperation with the vessel owner.
In May 2023, Island Offshore secured two years of light well intervention work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf for the Island Wellserver, with options for extension. The contract covers approximately 290 operational days per year in 2024 and 2025.
The vessel is now back in service and operating under the new contract. The upgrade is expected to enhance its performance in subsea intervention tasks across the shelf.
Island Offshore has long partnered with VARD for fleet maintenance and technical support, particularly as North Sea vessels face high utilisation rates and environmental demands.
The Island Wellserver is among the most advanced monohull well intervention vessels in the offshore market and is a key asset for the operator’s North Sea activities.
