Dolphin Geophysical has received a Letter of Intent by Shell South Africa Upstream B.V. for up to 8,000 sq. km 3D seismic acquisition, offshore South Africa. The survey will be acquired by M/V Polar Duchess and will commence in Q4 2012.

M/V Polar Duchess is a purpose built high-end 3D seismic vessel, capable of towing 14 streamers at 100 metre separation.

"We are very pleased to be working for Shell on this survey, our first for a super-major” says Atle Jacobsen, CEO “This is the second high profile 3D job that Dolphin have been awarded this month and is a confirmation that Dolphin Geophysical have developed into becoming a recognised supplier of seismic services after only 18 months in business".

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