Norwegian drilling contractor, Sevan Drilling, reported that Sevan Brasil ultra deepwater drilling rig arrived to Rio de Janeiro on 29 April, 2012 and is undergoing preparations for the acceptance testing with Petrobras. Sevan Brasil, built by COSCO Nantong Shipyard, was loaded onto the Dockwise owned heavy-lifter Mighty Servant 1 and went on a journey from [...]
One of our readers, Mr. Thashkeer Mawjood, has sent us some photos taken today of Sevan Brasil Ultra Deepwater drilling rig, passing by the Maldives’ capital and the largest city Malé. The rig, of not so typical, cylindrical design, is on its way to Brazil where it will start work for the South American country’s [...]
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Last month, the ultra-deepwater cylindrical drilling unit Sevan Brasil built by COSCO Nantong Shipyard, was launched and set sail towards its anchorage. Considerable planning was required by COSCO Nantong Shipyard to overcome difficulties associated with the vessel’s deep draft combined with a shallow shipping lane to ensure a smooth passage along the Qidong North passage [...]
