This is the seventh North Sea contract extension for the company in 2013 and marks over 14 years of continuous service as prime contractor for the vessel.

WGPSN will continue to provide operations, maintenance, engineering and construction services with the support of 150 workers from its Aberdeen and regional Glasgow offices.

Dana Petroleum UK operations manager Richard Lyon said, "Dana has a determined growth strategy and Wood Group PSN has shown a commitment to helping us achieve this. This contract further enhances our long-term commitment to the UKCS."

WGPSN managing director Dave Stewart said, "Dana Petroleum is a dynamic new operator and securing this piece of work positions us well to support Dana Petroleum as it continues to grow its business in the UK."

On 3 July 2013, WGPSN announced that it acquired Gateshead-based supplier of scaffolding Peyrory Group.

Peyrory, which continues its operations within the WGPSN division, employs nearly 1,800 personnel at eight locations throughout the UK and Ireland.