ABS will provide classification for a series of ‘highly innovative Self-Elevating Drilling Units (SEDU)’ for Silver Eagle Global.
Silver Eagle, of Manama, Bahrain, says the self-propelled design is capable of working at greater water depths and in harsh environments.
According to Silver Eagle Global, the Silver Eagle SEDU 430WC-4 will have the industry’s largest deck area and deck load capacity, large accommodation, increased crane capacities, high-speed jacking system, greater working water depths in harsh environments.
Vietnam’s PetroVietnam Marine Shipyard (PVMS) will build the Silver Eagle rigs in the Vung Tau shipyard.
Ronald Sanders, Executive Chairman of Silver Eagle, stated: “It is a great privilege to announce the start of a new era for the offshore oil and gas industry with the highly efficient design of the Silver Eagle SEDU 430WC-4. We believe this design will provide a cost-effective solution for the offshore energy industry in all cycles of commodity prices.”
Separately, Silver Eagle has entered into a Master Service Agreement with Baker Hughes. The agreement is for worldwide operations which will integrate Baker Hughes array of services with Silver Eagle marine operations.