General – Newbuilding
Seatrium Offshore Technology has secured a repeat contract from International Maritime Industries for Kingdom 4, a LeTourneau Super 116E Class jack-up rig, deepening offshore drilling cooperation in the Kingdom.
The latest award follows the earlier Kingdom 3 contract placed this year and further strengthens cooperation between Seatrium and IMI in building offshore drilling capability in the Kingdom.
The Kingdom 4 project also reflects IMI’s backing for the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 programme, which focuses on technology leadership, sustainability, and the growth of local content.
Like Kingdom 3, the project uses the LeTourneau Super 116E Class design, one of Seatrium’s newer jack-up series suited for operating conditions in the MENA region. The rigs will be built with 343-foot legs, a hook-load capacity of 1.5 million pounds, and advanced cyber systems, providing the performance and reliability needed in demanding offshore environments.
With this repeat order, Seatrium extends a track record in jack-up rig design and construction that dates back to 1955, when it was involved in developing the first jack-up drilling rig with independent legs.
The Kingdom 4 award marks the 45th order for the LeTourneau Super 116 series, emphasizing how extensively this jack-up design has been used. Overall, Seatrium has been involved in designing and building more than half of the jack-up rigs currently in operation worldwide, including about 65% of the units active in the Middle East.
