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Fresh From The yard Another US$131 Million Jack-Up Win Jurong Shipyard has secured a US$131 million rig building contract in June 2005 to build a third Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 (BMC Pacific 375) Deep Drilling Offshore Jack-up for Norway’s Petrojack ASA. Newbuilding works for the third BMC Pacific 375 jack-up rig, to be named Petrojack III, is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2005, with delivery slated in the fourth quarter of 2008. When completed, the rig will be equipped with a drilling package to drill high pressure and high temperature wells at 30,000 feet whilst operating in 375 feet of water, with the ability to accommodate 120 men. December 2004 and April 2005. The two rigs, Petrojack I and Petrojack II, are currently under construction in the yard, with deliveries scheduled in March 2007 and January 2008 respectively. Mr Berge Gerdt Larsen, owner and board member of Petrojack ASA, said, “The Board of Petrojack ASA is very pleased with the relationship and co-operation extended by Jurong Shipyard and its parent SembCorp Marine. With the robust offshore oil and gas market, we are confident that these three premium jack-up rigs will enhance our ability to serve our customers.” Mr Don Lee, Senior General Manager of Offshore Division, said, “Petrojack III is the third jack-up rig on order by Petrojack ASA. The jack-up will be identical to two other jack-up rigs currently under construction in Jurong Shipyard. This is an endorsement of the confidence that our client has in our ability and capabilities to construct the jack-ups.” Prior to the award of Petrojack III, Jurong Shipyard was contracted to build two similar jack-up rigs for Petrojack earlier in The jack-up will be constructed based on the BMC Pacific 375 design Overhaul of Transocean Legend Transocean Legend, a semi-submersible rig belonging to Transocean’s fleet, departed Jurong Shipyard in June 19 after making a stopover at the yard for repairs and upgrading in May 2005. In addition to the standard drydocking works, key jobs carried out comprised the upgrading of accommodation, including galley to house more men, repairs to the anchor windlass assembly and gearbox, upgrading of piping systems and installation of additional lifeboat platforms. On redelivery, the rig, measuring 102m in length by 67m in breadth, with a draft of 37m, was towed to Russia for her next voyage. 02
The ceremony marked the first steel cut for Petrojack I, a BMC Pacific 375 Deep Drilling Offshore Jack-up Rig contracted to Jurong Shipyard by Norway’s Petrojack ASA in December last year. Fresh From The yard Milestone Steel Striking for Petrojack I The construction commencement of Petrojack I, Jurong Shipyard’s first newbuild jack-up rig, was commemorated on June 13, 2005 with a strike steel ceremony, representing a significant milestone in Jurong Shipyard’s expansion into rig building. Held at the yard’s steel fabrication workshop, the auspicious occasion was attended by key personnel from Petrojack, including Senior Resident Engineer Mr Geir Eik, as well as senior management and project team representatives from Jurong Shipyard and PPL Shipyard. Celebrating together – Senior management and personnel from Jurong Shipyard and Petrojack Our Managing Director Mr WS Wong addressing the audience Mr Geir Eik, Petrojack’s Senior Resident Engineer, affirming his confidence in the yard’s rig-building expertise Althea Gas LPG Tanker Repairs Althea Gas, a 227m x 36m x 21.90m LPG tanker, was redelivered to her owner Iino Marine Service Co. Ltd, Japan, on April 7, 2005, after drydocking repairs in Jurong Shipyard. Machinery repairs performed on the 53,677 dwt vessel included overhaul of LPG compressors, main cargo pumps, and cargo mountings. Overhaul works were also carried out on the ship’s main and diesel engines. The scope of refitting included renewal of port/starboard windlass brake linings, mooring winch brake load test, cleaning of condensers and auxiliary boiler, and other electrical repairs. The vessel also underwent hull blasting and painting, sea chest cleaning, as well as renewal of anchors and chains. Other significant repairs comprised hose handling crane wire reverse, life boat servicing, as well as overhaul of cargo tank safety valves and cargo line relief valves. Addressing the various parties present at the ceremony, Jurong Shipyard’s Managing Director Mr Wong Weng Sun expressed his appreciation to Petrojack for their confidence in the yard. “We are proud and honoured to be awarded the construction of Petrojack I,” said Mr Wong. “Our heartfelt thanks also for believing in us by awarding the newbuilding contract for Petrojack II. I would like to give you our assurance that we will rise to meet Petrojack’s expectations.” Petrojack’s Senior Resident Engineer Mr Geir Eik expressed his faith in the yard’s rig-building capabilities. “The Petrojack team has full confidence and trust that Jurong Shipyard will deliver the jack-ups Milestone moment: Jurong’s first jack-up strikes steel with total commitment to the highest quality and safety standards.” Construction of the BMC Pacific 375 Deep Drilling Offshore Jack-up Rig will be conducted in phases, involving steel fabrication in the workshop, assembly of parts at drydock and quayside, and interface works as well as testing and commissioning. 03
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