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column stabilized drilling unit semi-submersible newbuilds
have been awarded to ABS. Two ultra-deepwater semis for SeaDrill
Ltd are to be built at the Jurong Shipyard, Singapore, based
on a Friede & Goldman
design and to ABS classification standards. The rigs will be
capable of drilling in water depth of up to 10,000 ft. and
are scheduled for delivery in 2008 and 2009.
Additionally, two semis for Maersk Contractors
to be built at Keppel FELS, Singapore, based on a proprietary
Keppel and Marine Structure Consultants design will also
be built to ABS class. The DSS 21 design can operate in
up to 10,000 feet of water and will be outfitted for operations
in benign waters. The rigs are in response to the growing
market for deepwater production drilling in areas such
as offshore West Africa, Brazil, Gulf of Mexico or Southeast
Asia.
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