Maersk Contractors has named its latest newbuilding drilling rig from Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd.
The Maersk Convincer is the second of two identical jack-up rigs acquired by the company in July 2006. The rig is capable of operating in water depths up to 375 feet in most parts of the world including the harsh environment of the central and southern parts of the North Sea.
The delivery of the Maersk Convincer will cement Maersk Contractors’ position as a drilling contractor on the forefront of the market within high-performance drilling, said Claus V. Hemmingsen. “Our fleet’s average rig-age of nine years is amongst the lowest in the industry.”
Mrs. Beth Allen, accompanied by her husband, Mr. William S. Allen, Senior Vice President, A.P. Moller–Maersk, named the rig Maersk Convincer at a ceremony at the yard on 18 August 2008.
Safer Work Environment
The new rig is of the Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 design and distances itself from conventional jack-ups in several areas, not least on the drill floor where the highly mechanised equipment leads to increased safety of the crew. The sophisticated drilling equipment also makes the rigs well qualified for drilling deep and difficult wells, including high temperature/high pressure wells.
The first assignment for the Maersk Convincer is a one-year drilling contract with an option to extend the contract by twice one year, with Brunei Shell Petroleum offshore Brunei.
Maersk Contractors
Maersk Contractors is part of the A.P. Moller–Maersk Group and is a significant drilling contractor and supplier of floating production solutions. The fleet counts 26 drilling rigs and four FPSOs including two high efficiency jack-up rigs and three deepwater development semi-submersibles under construction. Maersk Contractors employs an international staff of 3700.
