STRIL EXPLORER

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Research ship in Malmö after suspicion of coronavirus

The 'Stril Explorer' berthed in Malmö on March 17, 2020, the quay being blocked off and guarded by security guards. The 51-strong crew was waiting on board the ship for the test replies whether or not two crewmen who were sampled were infected by the Corona virus after showing flu symptoms. The samples of two people were sent for analysis. The crew has been instructed to follow the hand hygiene guidelines, and will remain on board until the analysis has arrived on March 18. The ship was headed to Blekinge, but chose Malmö because the port is a quarantine port. Swedish report with photo: https://www.sydsvenskan.se/2020-03-17/fartyg-bakom-avsparrning-i-frihamnen-tva-besattningsman

MMT Contract for Stril Explorer

Swedish marine support services company MMT AB has awarded a contract of 18 months to Simon Møkster Shipping for charter of the Stril Explorer. The Multi Purpose Support Vessel (MPSV) has been on contract to MMT since April 2014 and Møkster is proud to strengthen its relationship with MMT moving forward. The vessel will be used in various survey related projects by MMT.

Nord Stream awards contract for external inspection of the pipeline to MMT

MMT Sweden has been awarded a three-year contract by Nord Stream AG to inspect both lines of the Nord Stream Pipeline running through the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany. The external inspection of the pipeline will be executed by the joint venture between MMT Sweden and Reach Subsea. The scope of work, involving approximately 150 days for 2017, includes visual and instrumental inspection of the pipelines with remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over the entire length of the route. The trenched sections and cable crossings of the pipeline will also be inspected. The survey will mainly be conducted from the vessel STRIL EXPLORER The purpose of these surveys is to acquire data on the condition of both pipeline strings and associated installations.