ICEBREAKING DRILLSHIP FOR OFFSHORE EXPLORATORY DRILLING IN THE ARCTIC

This paper discusses design considerations for a drillship intended for extended ocean operation in the Arctic offshore areas. Environmental protection and safety features, shipping rules, and the design of a unique system for improving icebreaking capability are discussed. The discussion includes descriptions of the habitability of the vessel, navigation and communication equipment, as well as mooring and drilling equipment, and the establishment of a base camp to provide operations and support services to the vessel. (Authors)

• Corporate Authors:

  Society of Petroleum Engineers

  6200 North Central Expressway
  Dallas, TX  United States  75206
• Authors:
  • Jones, K M
  • Schaff, J C
• Publication Date: 1975-4

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 433-444
• Serial:
  • Journal of Petroleum Technology
  • Volume: 27
  • Publisher: Society of Petroleum Engineers

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Drilling ships; Icebreakers; Icebreaking; Offshore drilling platforms; Offshore oil industry; Operations; Vehicle design
• Uncontrolled Terms: Ship design
• Geographic Terms: Arctic Regions
• Old TRIS Terms: Arctic operations
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Design; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00099958
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Maritime Research Center, Kings Point
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Oct 18 1975 12:00AM