Hyundai Heavy Delivers Ultra-Deepwater Drillship Bolette Dolphin

Bolette Dolphin Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy ASA, has taken delivery of the ultra-deepwater drillship Bolette Dolphin from Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.

The drillship will shortly mobilize to West Africa to commence drilling operations for Anadarko Petroleum Corporation.

Bolette Dolphin is a 751 ft long ultra deepwater drillship capable to operate within 12,000ft of water, with a maximum drilling depth of 40,000ft.

Press Release, February 21, 2014; Image: Fred. Olsen