Grand Banks jackup still under repair

Repairs continue on the Rowan Gorilla VI jackup rig that was damaged on the Grand Banks earlier this month. The repairs to knuckle joints on two of the rig's three legs are being done at Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador and are expected to wrap up in one week.

Offshore staff

(Canada)- Repairs continue on theRowan Gorilla VI jackup rig that was damaged on the Grand Banks earlier this month. The repairs to knuckle joints on two of the rig's three legs are being done at Bay Bulls, Newfoundland and Labrador and are expected to wrap up in one week.

The rig was damaged during transport from one well location to another for work commissioned by Husky Energy. While no date has been set for the rig's return to the Grand Banks, its services have been contracted by EnCana Corporation for well drilling work offshore Nova Scotia.

10/26/05

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