Offshore Staff
(Singapore) - Jurong Shipyard signed an agreement with Noble Drilling for conversion and outfitting of two of its semisubmersible hulls,Noble Danny Adkins and Noble Bingo 9000 Rig 4.
A firm contract is expected to be finalized by the third quarter of this year, with delivery of the first hull by 1Q 2009. TheNobel Danny Adkins left China last week and is under tow to Jurong Shipyard. Once completed, it will undertake a four-year commitment with Shell in the Gulf of Mexico.
The semi will come equipped with capacity to drill to a total depth of 35,000 ft and will be fitted with accommodations for 200 people.
04/14/06
