ABS to class Silver Eagle jackups

Offshore staff

MANAMA, Bahrain – ABS is to provide classification for a series of self-elevating drilling units (SEDU) for Silver Eagle Global.

The self-propelled design is capable of working at greater water depths and in harsh environments, according to Silver Eagle. The series will also have what it claims is the industry’s largest deck area and deck load capacity, a cantilever with modular design, and a high-speed jacking system.

Matthew Tremblay, senior vice president, Global Offshore, ABS, said: “These unique units offer the flexibility to adapt to the mission and payload. The large deck and cantilever are innovative design features, while self-propulsion and the four legs allows the vessel to get on the job site independently. These unique design features of the Silver Eagle units will bring a new level of versatility for the offshore industry.”

The vessel construction will be based on the Levingston/MiNO Enhanced 430WC-4 design.         

The initial contract calls for two vessels with an option for an additional two vessels. It is anticipated that a series of similarly designed SEDU’s will follow the initial builds. Silver Eagle has contracted PetroVietnam Marine Shipyard to build the units.

Ronald Sanders, Silver Eagle executive chairman said: “It is a great privilege to announce the start of a new era for the offshore oil and gas industry, with the highly efficient design of the Silver Eagle SEDU 430WC-4. We believe this design will provide a cost-effective solution for the offshore energy industry in all cycles of commodity prices.”

In addition, Silver Eagle has entered into a master service agreement with Baker Hughes. The agreement is for worldwide operations which will integrate Baker Hughes' array of services with Silver Eagle's marine operations.

Silver Eagle Global is associated with Rawabi Holding of Saudi Arabia.

03/31/2020