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Sea-bound semisub drilling rig

hantu 2014-11-20 15:53
China Oilfield Services Limited (COSL) has announced the successful delivery of the deepwater
semi-submersible drilling rig COSLProspector, commissioned and built in Yantai, Shandong.


Upon delivery, the rig will go through all necessary tests and adjustments, scheduled to be deployed
to perform deepwater operations in South China Sea within the first half of 2015.
“The successful
delivery of COSLProspector has lifted the group’s deepwater operation capability and international
competitiveness,” said Li Yong, chief executive officer and president of COSL.


“COSL has seen a more complete line-up of its deepwater drilling equipment portfolio. The group
is fully confident about managing and operating this rig well, creating better value for shareholders.”

This rig has adopted the latest marine engineering design concepts in the world and has mets the
world’s most stringent regulations and requirements.

 

It can perform operations in hectic environments.
 

COSLProspector has adopted the world’s most advanced energy management and environment
-friendly design concepts and is equipped with numerous advanced technologies including DP3
closed loop, smart inverters, escape slipways and automatic defrosting.

 

With the most advanced drilling system in the world and Dynamic Positioning System DP3 installed,
the rig is certified by both Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and China Classification Society and has met
the world’s most stringent requirements by Norwegian Petroleum Directorate and NORSOK petroleum
industry safety standards.