GSP takes delivery of Magellan jackup

Aug. 13, 2014
GSP has expanded its drilling fleet to eight rigs by acquiring the jackup GSP Magellan (ex-GSF Magellan).

Offshore staff

CONSTANTA, RomaniaGSP has expanded its drilling fleet to eight rigs by acquiring the jackup GSP Magellan (ex-GSF Magellan).

The ABS classed, Friede & Goldman L-780 Mod V drilling rig has three 496-ft (151-m) long legs, with a cantilever envelope of 58 x 30 ft (17.7 x 9.1 m) and accommodation for 116 people. It can operate in water depths up to 350 ft (107 m) with 10,400 kips maximum variable load (drilling).

GSP rigs operate in theBlack Sea, Mediterranean Sea, North Sea, the Arctic, and the Gulf of Mexico.

08/13/2014