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Maersk Explorer

  • Mid-water Caspian Sea semi-submersible
  • Built 2003

Rig brochure

The Maersk Explorer is Maersk Drilling’s semi-submersible drilling rig in the Caspian Sea and came out of the shipyard in 2003.
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Main Specs
ModelDSS20-CAM-M
TypeColumn Stabilized Semi-Submersible
Maximum drilling depth30,000 ft/9140m
Maximum water depth3281 ft /1000 m
Max Hook Load2000 k/lbs 908 Tons
BOP18¾” 15,000 psi BOP system
Deck cranes1 x 66t rated Kenz deck crane, 1 x 40t rated Kenz deck crane
Knuckle boom crane1 x 3.5 t Pipe Handling Knuckle Boom Cranes
Mud pumps3 x Wirth 14-P-2200, 7500psi HP single-acting triplex pumps
Top DriveNOV ps-2, rated for 7,500 psi and 2,260 hp
AccommodationSingle bed accommodation for 130 personnel
Experience
YearCountryJob TypeClient
2007Caspian SeaExplorationCCNG
2007Caspian SeaExplorationWintershall
2007Caspian SeaOtherLukoil
2007Caspian SeaExplorationTotal
2007Caspian SeaDevelopment, ExplorationBP

Read about Explorer's experience

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Implementing self-verification onboard Maersk Explorer
As a result of ‘bow tie’ workshops to identify risks, our self-verification system was developed jointly between BP and Maersk Explorer teams.

Want to know more?

Reach out to our specialised colleagues and hear more

Andrew Woodrow
Head of Africa & Middle East, Commercial

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