BRIEF-TGS-Nopec charters more 3D seismic capacity

OSLO, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Norwegian seismic surveyor TGS-Nopec (TGS.OL) said:

* It signed a mutually binding letter of intent to enter into a contract with Bergen Oilfield Services AS (BOS) for the recently converted M/V BOS Arctic 3D seismic vessel.

* The contract begins in November 2008 and lasts for a minimum of 12 months with an option for TGS to contract one of BOS's 3D vessels for another 12 months under the same terms.

* With this agreement TGS will have three 3D vessels under charter for all or part of 2009. (Reporting by Wojciech Moskwa)