Prime Gulf International has taken the platform supply vesselMariner Sea which was the subject of other sale rumours recently.
The deal for the 1979-built vessel is not yet complete but asource close to the deal said it is expected to close in the middle of nextweek.
The vessel currently operates in the North Sea spot marketand, while it may remain there for a while, it is understood that Prime Gulfmay eventually shift it to the West African market, most likely to work offNigeria.
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