Deepsea Atlantic

Deepsea Atlantic is a sixth generation deepwater and harsh environment semi-submersible. This unit, along with its sister rigs Deepsea Stavanger and Deepsea Aberdeen, is a state-of-the-art dual derrick, dynamic-positioned unit of enhanced GVA 7500 design.

Contract
Option
Continued optionality under frame agreement
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029

The unit is designed for operations in harsh environments and at water depths of up to 3,000 m.

The unit is designed for operations in harsh environments and at water depths of up to 3,000 m. The 7,500 mt loading capacity in all operating conditions ensures efficiency, with a reduced need for supply.

The rig has a state-of-the-art, highly efficient drilling system, which includes a dual derrick with a main and an auxiliary work centre to facilitate a number of simultaneous operations. The drilling system has dual active heave compensating drawworks for increased performance, efficiency, safety and redundancy. The rig is designed for worldwide operation and will be especially suitable for development drilling. The rig meets the latest regulatory requirements of Norwegian NMD & PSA/UK HSE & NORSOK.

Year delivered2009
ClientEquinor
LocationNorway
FlagBermuda
TypeSemi submersible
DesignGVA7500 Enhanced
Construction yardDSME, South Korea
Class societyDNV
Water depth capacity3000
Drilling depth capacity10670
Operating displacement57,200
Variable deck load7500
Accomodation128
Thrusters8 ea. Wartsila, 4000 kW
Mooring lines8
DerrickDual
CompensatorAHDD
Mud pumps4. ea NOV 14-P-220
BOPCameron Evo, 15k
Deck cranesNOV KBC – 100t + 85t
Energy storageOdfjell hybrid