The Skandi Búzios pipelay support vessel, owned by the 50-50 joint venture formed between TechnipFMC and DOF Subsea, has started its eight-year charter contract with Petrobras, as scheduled on April 13, according to a news release.

Under the joint venture agreement, TechnipFMC is responsible for the engineering and management of the flexible pipelay, while DOF subsidiary Norskan is responsible for the marine operations.

Skandi Búzios is the sistership of the Skandi Açu, which started its charter contract on Aug. 13.