Drydocks World received a newbuild order from Malta Oil & Gas today for a pair of Gusto MSC CJ54-X135-A jack-up drilling rigs.
These rigs are rated to work in water depths of up to 350 feet in harsh environments, or 450 feet in moderate environments and will be capable of drilling HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) wells. The rigs will be equipped with a permanent accommodation for 150 persons, a heli-deck suitable for the use of a S61N or S92 helicopter and a retractable X-Y type cantilever carrying the drilling derrick.
The value of the contract or rig delivery dates were not released.
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