The world’s largest semi-
The Ocean GreatWhite has been moored in the North Minch, close to the Stornoway -
The 123-
Today, she is due to enter the recently refurbished Kishorn Port for two months of servicing and preparation work.
Ocean GreatWhite has a contract to drill between three to six exploration wells in the deep water and harsh environment off Shetland, including a gas prospect in the Norwegian Sea.
Drilling was deferred from last year to avoid bad weather at the start of winter.
The rig was built in Korea in 2016 and is owned by Houston-
Company president Marc Edwards said she should be ready to commence drilling for four months from early March.
The upgrade contract is the first major contract for Kishorn for 40 years.
Diamond Offshore
Huge oil rig departs Minch
15 January 2019