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Has the requirement for Brazilian content posed any particular challenges in the building of these vessels? We have been able to meet such requirements. But we think that this discussion is im-portant, and we understand the government has a legitimate con- cern to reinforce and stimulate the Brazilian industry development in this sector. What is the situation re-garding sourcing quali-Þ ed crew to man these vessels? The lack of enough qualiÞ ed personnel is an issue that affects the entire O&G industry, not only in Brazil, and when it comes to the maritime sector the situation is really challenging due DOF Brasil (Photo: DOF)Eirik Tørrenssen and wife at the launching of Skandi Iguaç u at the STX Shipyard in Rio DOF ASA is an international group involved in the own- ership and operation of a ß eet comprising supply and subsea vessels, and also owns service companies for the subsea market. The Group has a modern ß eet with an average age of approxi- mately six years. The ß eet (wholly/partly owned) is comprised of 74 vessels (20 AHTS vessels, 24 PSVs and 30 CSVs), of which 69 are in operation and Þ ve are currently under construction, due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. DOF Group Brasil is the arm of DOF ASA in the Brazilian region, com- prised by Norskan Offshore and DOF Subsea Brasil that has the strategy to deliver integrated services for the offshore industry. In this context, Norskan (established in Brazil in 2002) is the responsible for the main technical management and operation of the ß eet and DOF Subsea Brasil (established in 2006) provides highly specialized subsea ser- vices. Today DOF Group Brasil operates 25 vessels (5 PSV, 11 AHTS, two PLSV, 7 CSV) in Brazil, with three vessels being built, as well as a ß eet of 14 ROVs. Of its 25 operating vessels 12 were built in Brazil, leading the construction of state-of-the-art vessels in Brazil with assets like Skandi Salvador Ð the Þ rst construction vessel built in Brazil; SkandiVit? ria and SkandiNiter? i Ð the Þ rst two PLSVÕs built in Brazil (the only Brazilian build PLSVÕs); and Skandi Amazonas and SkandiIgua u, which are the biggest AHTSÕs ever built in the country. Marine Technology Reporter 29www.seadiscovery.com MTR #5 (18-33).indd 29MTR #5 (18-33).indd 296/3/2013 1:07:33 PM6/3/2013 1:07:33 PM