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Posted on Feb 9th, 2012 with tags 5-year, Africa , Angola, BP, deal, James Fisher, Lands, News .

James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola.

The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services for the mooring operations and maintenance of Block 18 and Block 31 oil fields. The tugs are being chartered in.

The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option for BP to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Nick Henry, Chief Executive Officer of James Fisher, said:

“We have worked with BP for many years and are delighted to be extending that relationship into this important contract in Angola. This contract brings together the expertise across the Group in mooring, offshore vessel and diving operations and will involve Fendercare and James Fisher Shipping Services. It reflects the investment put into establishing James Fisher Angola Limited with our partner Bouclier, owned by Marcus Manzengele, and our commitment to the offshore market in Angola.”

Offshore Energy Today Staff, February 9, 2012

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Thursday 9 February 2012

Award of contract from BP Angola

James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola.
The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services for the mooring operations and maintenance of Block 18 and Block 31 oil fields. The tugs are being chartered in.
The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option for BP to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Nick Henry, Chief Executive Officer of James Fisher, said:
"We have worked with BP for many years and are delighted to be extending that relationship into this important contract in Angola. This contract brings together the expertise across the Group in mooring, offshore vessel and diving operations and will involve Fendercare and James Fisher Shipping Services. It reflects the investment put into establishing James Fisher Angola Limited with our partner Bouclier, owned by Marcus Manzengele, and our commitment to the offshore market in Angola."

Contacts:

James Fisher and Sons plc	Nick Henry	CEO	020 7614 9508
EC Hambro Rabben & Partners	Peter Donald		020 7355 4100
FTI Consulting (NYSE: FCN - news)	Sophie McMillan		020 7269 7291

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Fisher (James) & Sons plc
09 February 2012

Thursday 9 February 2012

Award of contract from BP Angola

James Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola.
The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services for the mooring operations and maintenance of Block 18 and Block 31 oil fields. The tugs are being chartered in.
The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option for BP to extend for a further two one-year periods.

Nick Henry, Chief Executive Officer of James Fisher, said:
"We have worked with BP for many years and are delighted to be extending that relationship into this important contract in Angola. This contract brings together the expertise across the Group in mooring, offshore vessel and diving operations and will involve Fendercare and James Fisher Shipping Services. It reflects the investment put into establishing James Fisher Angola Limited with our partner Bouclier, owned by Marcus Manzengele, and our commitment to the offshore market in Angola."

Contacts:

James Fisher and Sons plc	Nick Henry	CEO	020 7614 9508
EC Hambro Rabben & Partners	Peter Donald		020 7355 4100
FTI Consulting	Sophie McMillan		020 7269 7291

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JAMES FISHER SECURES 5-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BP

02/09/2012

Fisher and Sons plc (JFS) announces that its subsidiary James Fisher Angola Ltda has been awarded a five-year contract by BP Angola for the provision of export tanker support services off the coast of Angola. The contract involves the operation of three anchor handling tugs and diving services for the mooring operations and maintenance of Block 18 and Block 31 oil fields. The tugs are being chartered in.

The contract is for an initial period of five years with an option for BP to extend for a further two one-year periods. Nick Henry, Chief Executive Officer of James Fisher, said: “We have worked with BP for many years and are delighted to be extending that relationship into this important contract in Angola. This contract brings together the expertise across the Group in mooring, offshore vessel and diving operations and will involve Fendercare and James Fisher Shipping Services. It reflects the investment put into establishing James Fisher Angola Limited with our partner Bouclier, owned by Marcus Manzengele, and our commitment to the offshore market in Angola.”

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