FIVE-COLUMNED SEMISUBMERSIBLE PROVES ITSELF IN THE NORTH SEA

A five-columned, pentagonal shaped semisubmersible drilling rig has been operated and tested in the North Sea, and it has come through these operations in very good condition, and with a minimum of down time. The reasons for the success of this type of rig are explained, and subjects such as modifications to later rigs, operating conditions encountered in the area, and mooring problems are also discussed.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Petroleum Publishing Company

  211 South Cheyenne, P.O. Box 1260
  Tulsa, OK  United States  75221
• Authors:
  • Kennedy, J L
• Publication Date: 1973-1-15

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 69-72
• Serial:
  • Oil and Gas Journal
  • Volume: 71
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: PennWell Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0030-1388

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore platforms; Offshore structures; Semisubmersibles
• Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Marine Transportation; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00043546
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: United States Merchant Marine Academy
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 6 1973 12:00AM