Odfjell Drilling has taken delivery of Deepsea Aberdeen semisubmersible drilling rig from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) in Korea.

Deepsea Aberdeen, pictured, is a sixth generation ultra deepwater and harsh environment semisubmersible of enhanced GVA 7500 design.

"We are pleased to take delivery of Deepsea Aberdeen. The rig is an important contribution to our fleet and operations and we are well prepared to ensure a safe and efficient commencement of operations for BP West of Shetland," says CEO Simen Lieungh.

Deepsea Aberdeen is the latest addition to Odfjell Drilling's fleet of harsh environment and ultra deepwater drilling units. The semisubmersible is of same design and incorporates the excellent operational performance as Deepsea Atlantic and Deepsea Stavanger.

Deepsea Aberdeen will now start on its voyage to West of Shetland for its 7-year contract with BP. Commencement of drilling operations is expected to take place in second half of Q1 2015.

Source: www.oedigital.com

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