Økokrim dismisses charge against Aqualis Offshore
Økokrim public prosecutors’ office has dismissed the charge and withdrawn the penalty charge notice issued to Norwegian subsidiary Aqualis Offshore AS in connection with a previously alleged violation of the Norwegian pollution control act, specifically related to the vessel Tide Carrier.
Reference is made to the stock exchange announcement dated 5 March 2020 where Aqualis Offshore announced that it strongly opposed Økokrim’s assessment of the company’s role in the case and that it would challenge the NOK 1.6 million corporate fine.
“We have always been of the opinion that the company acted diligently in connection with the marine warranty assignment related to Tide Carrier. We consider the dismissal of the charge as a recognition of this, plus reflecting a better understanding of the marine warranty supervisor’s role in such projects. That said, we are pleased to finally be able to put this case firmly behind us,”
David Wells, CEO
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About AqualisBraemar ASA
AqualisBraemar ASA (OSE: Aqua) offers independent consultancy services to the offshore energy (oil & gas and renewables), shipping and insurance industries. The group employs specialist engineers, naval architects, master mariners, loss adjusters and technical consultants in 33 countries worldwide. AqualisBraemar ASA operates under three brands:
- AqualisBraemar: a leading adjusting, marine and offshore consultancy to the energy, shipping and insurance industries
- AqualisBraemar Yacht Services: a specialised marine consultant to the superyacht market
- OWC: an independent consultancy to the offshore renewables sector