Viking Supply Ships Ltd entering into a contract with BP UK for two Platform Supply Vessels

Idun Viking is fixed firm until July 31, 2013 plus options with commencement the end of March 2013. SBS Tempest is fixed firm until January 31, 2014 plus options with commencement in direct continuation of its present charter.
The contract terms are in accordance with present market conditions.
These recent contracts further add to the company's backlog, which now accounts for
NOK 1.693 M, an increase of NOK 523 M or 45 % since 1st of January 2013. With these recent contracts the fleet has an estimated contract coverage including charterer options of 44 % for the remainder of 2013 and 30 % for 2014.
Source: Viking Supply Ships Ltd