April 23

Vantage Drilling bags $80m drillship deal

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Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling has received a conditional letter of award from an undisclosed client for the 2010-built drillship Platinum Explorer.

The company stated that the conditional letter of award has a 90-day validity period. The contract value is around $80m with an anticipated 260 days required to complete the campaign, inclusive of mobilisation time, paid-for contract preparation time, and demobilisation time.

A material portion of the contract value, covering mobilisation and paid-for contract preparation, is reimbursed based on the cost incurred and a limited margin amount.

The award of the contract is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract agreed between the client and the company, and the client receiving all necessary approvals. The CLOA will remain in effect until either the execution of the contract or the expiration of the validity period.

The Platinum Explorer is an ultra-deepwater drillship built in 2010 by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. (DSME) in South Korea for Vantage Drilling International Ltd. Below are its key specifications based on available information:
  • Type: Ultra-deepwater drillship, dynamically positioned (6th generation)
  • IMO Number: 9463516
  • MMSI: 311021200
  • Flag: Bahamas
  • Water Depth Capability: Up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
  • Drilling Depth Capability: Up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) total vertical depth
  • Hull Dimensions: Approximately 781 feet long by 137 feet wide (same design as sister ship Tungsten Explorer)
  • Variable Deck Load: 20,000 tons (based on similar DSME design for Tungsten Explorer)
  • Thrusters: Equipped with thrusters for dynamic positioning (noted for replacement operations in 2021)
  • Operational Features: Designed for complex deepwater drilling operations, with high-specification equipment suitable for major oil and gas projects, as demonstrated by long-term contracts with ONGC in India.
The Platinum Explorer has been operational since delivery in November 2010, primarily serving Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in India for extended contracts, showcasing its reliability in deepwater environments. Specific details like power generation, crew capacity, or exact equipment configurations are not fully disclosed in the provided sources, but the drillship is noted for its sophisticated design and ability to handle challenging offshore conditions.
For further details, you may refer to Vantage Drilling’s official website or VesselFinder for real-time tracking and additional registry information.

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