text: Mermaid operates a fleet of fifteen (15) tugs, workboats and barges,  S E A G O I N G O P E R A T I O N S 
  
  undertaking all forms of offshore activity including exploration support, supply, survey and berthing 
  
  assist. Lower vessel utilisation during the period allowed an acceleration of scheduled maintenance. 
  
  Two tugs, Mermaid Commando and Mermaid Chieftan received extensive refits. In both cases the 
  
  work increased productivity through enhanced bollard pull and consequent earnings. 