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Transocean delays drillship newbuilds at Jurong ShipyardTransocean delays drillship newbuilds at Jurong Shipyard

As the offshore downturn takes its toll Transocean has delayed delivery two drillship newbuildings at Jurong Shipyard by 24 months.

Marcus Hand, Editor

June 24, 2015

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Transocean said it had amended its contract with the Sembcorp Marine subsidiary for two ultra-deepwater drillships by 24 months with delivery now slated for second quarter 2019 and first quarter 2020.

In April Sembcorp’s Singapore rival Keppel Corp said Transocean had requested to delay delivery of five rig newbuildings it had ordered.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

Conferences & Webinars

Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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