Canyon Offshore will perform trenching projects from its fleet of trenching systems including the T750 jet trencher and the i-trencher, Canyon’s new-build heavy soils trenching machine.

These services will be conducted from one of Canyon Offshore’s long-term chartered modern DPII class vessels, including the Olympic Triton, Northern Canyon and the Island Pioneer.

Bart Heijermans, Helix’s executive vice president and COO, said: Entering into the frame agreement directly with StatoilHydro as the customer is a significant first for Canyon Offshore, and will enhance Canyon Offshore’s position as a leader in the subsea trenching market.