Maersk Resilient From Keppel Fels Of S'pore
By Sonia K

Bandar Seri Begawan - The first in a series of four identical 350foot jack-ups that Singapore's Keppel Fels is building for Maersk Contractors was unveiled recently, with the other three units to be delivered from Keppel Fels over the coming years.

Of the MSC CJ 50 design, the jack-up rig was named Maersk Resilient by Mrs Susanne Hemmingsen, wife of Mr Claus Hemmingsen, the Partner in AP Moiler and CEO of Maersk Contractors, on Jan 30 during a ceremony held at the Keppel Fels yard in Singapore.

With maximum operating and drilling depths of up to 350 feet and 30,000 feet respectively, the rig is capable of operating in most parts of the world, including the Central North Sea.

A large number of the innovative features introduced on the world’s largest and most advanced ultra-harsh environment jack-up rigs, Maersk Innovator and Maersk Inspirer, have been implemented in the design of the new rigs.

On top of this, it can accommodate up to 120 people.

The accommodation is located in two blocks shaped like a V and wrapped around the forward leg.

Port Black is a quiet area with cabins, while Starboard Block holds all offices, recreation rooms and service facilities.

In addition, the rig is prepared for High Pressure, High Temperature operations.

This jack-up rig's drilling performance can be improved by 20 per cent, compared to that of a typical standard rig.

Maersk Resilient has been contracted by Dubai Petroleum Establishment for drilling operations off the coast of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.

It is expected to make its way to Dubai sometime this month. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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