Songa Offshore, Cyprus-based offshore drilling company, provides fleet update for February 2011.
Songa Venus achieved operating efficiency of 97% during the month. The rig continues to operate for Total E&P in Australia.
Songa Mercur(photo) is currently in transit to Singapore after obtaining Chinese customs acceptance of rig departure. The rig is expected to arrive Singapore mid March. Following the earlier announced BOP and Marine Riser drop during operations in China, the BOP and equipment will be fully inspected, re-instated and re-certificated in Singapore.
Songa Dee achieved operating efficiency of 91% during the month. The rig continues operations for Marathon / Lundin in Norway.
Songa Delta achieved operating efficiency of 98% during the month. The rig continues to operate for Wintershall / Det Norske Oljeselskap in Norway.
Songa Trym achieved operating efficiency of 98% during the month. The rig continues to operate for Statoil in Norway.
Songa Eclipse remains under construction at Jurong Shipyard in Singapore, overall construction and commissioning activities are progressing. The Company continues marketing the rig and has several specific contracts targeted for immediate start up after commissioning and delivery.
Songa Offshore is an offshore drilling company operating 6 semi-submersible rigs. With a highly experienced management team, Songa Offshore’s vision is to provide efficient, safe and reliable drilling services. The company is headquartered in Limassol (Cyprus), and currently has operating offices in Oslo, Stavanger, Houston, Singapore, and Perth.
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Source:Songa Offshore , March 9, 2011;