Aker Kvaerner to deliver another deepwater drilling riser

Maersk Contractors has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract to deliver a spare riser for their ongoing semi-submersible drilling rig building programme. The spare riser comes in addition to orders received in 2005 and 2006 for three complete riser systems to be delivered from 2008 to 2010. All risers are equipped with an industry leading connector technology designed for safe and reliable operation in ultra-deep water. The contract strengthens Aker Kvaerner’s position as one of the market leaders in drilling riser technology.