New Ultra Deepwater Drillships Anticipated to Increase Worker Safety, Says Royal Dutch Shell and Noble
Posted by proforma on December 9, 2011
Royal Dutch Shell and Noble have announced two ultra-deepwater drillships that they designed together and regard as truly innovative, equipped with a multi-purpose tower instead of the derrick. The new design is anticipated to reduce the number of workers required and increase safety because the need to handle pipe is reduced and dropped objects no longer pose such a threat. The ships, named Noble Bully I and Noble Bully II, have automated technology systems that the companies say will reduce risk to workers. This article in Marinelog explains the technology being introduced.
To view details of the ship, this presentation by Noble’s Ron Lee has excellent diagrams. To read the Royal Dutch Shell press release, go here.
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