Lamprell delivers jackup rig Offshore Freedom to Scorpion
Friday, 08 May 2009
Pipeline Dubai reported that UAE rig major Lamprell recently delivered the newly completed jackup rig, Offshore Freedom to Scorpion Offshore.
As per report, the delivery marks the first of 2 LeTourneau designed Super 116E rigs that Lamprell are contracted to deliver to Scorpion Offshore. Scorpion Offshore has a water depth operating capability of 350 feet and can drill to a depth of 30,000 feet, with luxury quarters for 110 crew.
The rig will depart shortly to commence a 4 year contract with the Khafji Joint Operations in the Arabian Gulf.
The company said that the second Scorpion newbuild, Offshore Mischief will be delivered from Lamprell’s Hamriyah facility early in 2010.
The ceremony was also the first such event to be held at Lamprell’s extensive new Hamriyah Free Zone Rig Docking and fabrication facility, north of Sharjah in the UAE.
Mr Mark Mey executive vice president of Scorpion Offshore, in his address, praised Lamprell’s for their timely delivery and outstanding workmanship all within the budget parameters.
Lamprell’s president Mr Steven Lamprell, Mr Jonathan Silver chairman and Mr Nigel McCue CEO were present along with Mr Sheikh Saud Bin Khaled Al Qasimi the Ruler of Sharjah representative.
