DDW to provide jack-up duo for Malta Oil and Gas

The HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) drilling rigs are based on the Gusto MSC CJ54-X135-A design. Its three open truss legs, each 180.6 m long with rack-and-pinion elevating systems and leg-to-hull fixation systems, will allow the jack-up to operate at water depths of 450 ft. The rig will be capable of accommodating 150 staff.

“There is a great demand for new offshore drilling rigs in the rapidly evolving upstream oil and gas sector,” said Khamis Juma Buamim, chairman of Drydocks World & Maritime World and signatory to the agreement. “Our strategy to contribute to the growth of this sector has paid rich dividends. We are delighted to have made definite inroads into sophisticated engineering and construction to support this sector.

“Increasingly sophisticated and highly specialized drilling rigs are being used for deepwater exploration and development and this is the latest requirement of the sector and we are fully geared to meet the increasing demand.”

Add Seatrade Maritime News to your Google News feed.