The London-based subsea, umbilical, riser and flowline(Surf) player is, however, intent on holding onto another unit also working forPemex off Mexico despite it previously being understood to have earmarked itfor sale.

Ceona has enlisted compatriot broking house Offshore Shipbrokersto sell the 2008-built, DP2 unit Blue Giant and is looking for $100 million forit.

The vessel’s contract is up at the end of the year.