{"id":92287,"date":"2026-02-17T11:57:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shipping.einnews.com\/article\/893066674"},"modified":"2026-02-17T11:57:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T14:57:08","slug":"vard-delivers-newly-converted-seismic-source-vessel-to-sanco-shipping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/17\/vard-delivers-newly-converted-seismic-source-vessel-to-sanco-shipping\/","title":{"rendered":"VARD delivers newly converted seismic source vessel to Sanco Shipping"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Norway\u2019s VARD has delivered the seismic source vessel Sanco Sailor to compatriot Sanco Shipping, following the completion of conversion from a seismic research vessel.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"article__featured-image\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" width=\"768\" height=\"374\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/i3.wp.com\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/02\/vard-2-768x374.jpg?image-crop-positioner-ts=1771328099&ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large\" alt loading=\"eager\"><figcaption>Source: VARD via LinkedIn (Screenshot)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sanco Shipping purchased Sanco Sailor in July 2025, at the time named PGS Apollo, after which the 2010-built, 106.6-meter-long vessel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/vard-takes-on-conversion-job-for-2010-built-seismic-vessel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">set sail directly to Vard Langsten<\/a> to undergo extensive conversion.<\/p>\n<p>Since arriving at Vard Langsten in August 2025, the vessel underwent a conversion from a seismic research vessel into a modern seismic source vessel, including major structural modifications, upgrades to the existing seismic equipment, and the installation of a DP2 system to enhance operational capability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>VARD reported on February 16 that Sanco Sailor has been delivered, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offshore-energy.biz\/recently-converted-seismic-source-vessel-begins-sea-trials-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">following the finalization of sea trials<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis project has required solid teamwork, structured project execution, and high technical competence throughout the entire organization. Just as important has been the close, solution-oriented collaboration between our team and the customer, enabling good decisions and steady progress from start to delivery. 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