MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has won new contracts that will see electrically-driven versions of its mooring systems fitted to two new tender assist drilling rigs for Thailand-based Mermaid Maritime Public Company Limited. The Self-Erected Drilling Tender (Hull No. CMHI (JS)-151-1 and Hull No. CMH
Following a 12,345 nautical miles long journey from Singapore, the XLE-2 drilling rig, dubbed largest of the kind in the world, has arrived in Stavanger, Norway.
Prospector Offshore Drilling S.A. has informed that Prospector 1 rig has been placed on Total E&P UK’s Franklin location in the central North Sea. The rig has now started its two year drilling services contract. In addition, Prospector has announced that Total is installing their equipment on Prospe
Ensco, a UK-based offshore drilling contractor, has informed that, following a long journey from Singapore, its new ENSCO 122 jack-up rig has arrived in the Netherlands where the rig will start its initial contract with NAM later this year.
Ocean Rig UDW Inc., an international offshore drilling contractor, has chosen Kongsberg Maritime to supply an extensive offshore and navigation simulator package for a brand new training centre.
Transocean Ltd. has issued a comprehensive Fleet Status Report which provides the current status and contract information for the company’s entire fleet of offshore drilling rigs. The total value of new contracts since the March 17, 2014 Fleet Update Summary is approximately $209 million. Other item
