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From earlier this month, Veritas Catro III is again providing logistics and crew change support for the Marine Access Channels (MAC) construction works in Kahsagan, Kazakhstan for Semarco-Van Oord (SKSMS). The MAC will mitigate for falling Caspian Sea levels and allow for safe passage of deeper vessels to project areas. Company Director, Marat Salmenov explained, "We are delighted that SKSMS have asked us to provide the Catro III again, having done so in 2021. During the winter of 2021/22 we invested in an extensive programme of preventative maintenance to ensure vessel would be ready for a full season of activities."

Veritas Catro III is a Damen-built Fast Crew Supplier reaches speeds of 29knots and provides seating for up to 29 client personnel. For the charter, the crew has been subject to special COVID-19 protocols in preparing for and executing the scope of work. All Veritas Marine personnel are fully vaccinated. 

Established in 2002, Veritas Marine provides vessels for charter and other marine services in the Caspian Sea, notably in the oil & gas and construction sectors.

The North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) operates the the North Caspian Project, the first major offshore oil and gas development in Kazakhstan. It covers three fields: Kashagan, Kairan and Aktoty.