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Maersk Discoverer

Ultra deepwater semi-submersible
Built 2009

Rig Brochure

The Maersk Discoverer is a DSS-21 columnstabilised dynamically positioned semisubmersible drilling rig, able to operate in water depths up to 10,000ft.

Main Specs

ModelDSS21-DPS2 Semi-Submersible

TypeSelf-Propelled A1 Column Stabilized Drilling Unit

Maximum drilling depth32800ft/10000m

Maximum water depth9840ft/3000 m

Minimum water depth1640ft/500 m

Max Hook Load2000k/lbs /907 Tons

BOP18¾” 15,000 psi BOP system

Handling systemDual pipe handling system with off line stand building capabilities

Deck crane1 x 65 t rated Favelle Favco deck crane

Knuckle boom crane1 x 165 t NOV Active Heave Compensated KBC

Pipe handling crane1 x 3.5 t Pipe Handling Knuckle Boom Cranes

Mud pumps4 x Wirth 14-P-2200, 7500psi HP single-acting triplex pumps

Top DriveHPS 1000 rated for 7,500 psi and 2,300 hp

AccommmodationAccommodation for 180 personnel

Current location

Country: Egypt
Customer: BP
Availability: August 2019

Experience

Year	Country	Job Type	Client
2009	Australia	Exploration, Workover	Woodside
2013	Egypt	Exploration, Completion, Development	BP

Read about Discoverer's experience

Discoverer: Shallow Water DP Record–Record-breaking 285m FS-2 well

Maersk Discoverer team completed the Giza Fayoum well five days ahead of schedule, drilling in just 285 metres of water.

Want to know more?

Reach out to our specialised colleagues and hear more

Andrew Woodrow

Head of Africa & Middle East, Commercial

Ben Pomford

Head of Drilling Solutions

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