TITLE

HiLoad system to stabilize drillship in Arctic waters

AUTHOR(S)

Terdre, Nick

PUB. DATE

April 2009

SOURCE

Offshore;Apr2009, Vol. 69 Issue 4, p118

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article reports on the installation of HiLoad MVD from Remora ASA to Stena Drilling's new ice-class DrillMAX drillship called Stena DrillMAX Ice in Norway. It states that the aim of the installation of Remora's HiLoad MVD is to improve the ability of Stena DrillMAX Ice to operate in shallow waters and harsh arctic environment. Moreover, the features of HiLoad MVD, as well as its difference to HiLoad DP are discussed.

ACCESSION #

38013236

Tags: OFFSHORE oil well drilling -- Equipment & supplies;  STENA Drilling Ltd.;  REMORA ASA;  PETROLEUM engineering;  BORING

 

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