Anchor-handlers Maersk Puncher and Maersk Provider have been sold to Istanbul-based Karadeniz Energy Group for an undisclosed sum and have now been delivered to their new Turkish owner, the Danish player said in a statement.

It stated both vessels would be modified by Karadeniz and would no longer operate in the offshore supply market.

The disposals leave Maersk with a remaining fleet of 54 vessels.

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