Almaco wins contracts on six drillships

OE Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2013

Estaleiro Enseada do Paraguaçu (EEP) has awarded ALMACO Group a contract for the complete living quarters on six drillships to be used in the Brazilian pre-salt ultra-deep layers drilling program.

ALMACO’s scope includes the construction of the complete living quarter including steel and all outfitting.

The living quarter houses 94 modular cabins, compliant to Brazilian regulations, and public spaces, food handling areas such as galleys, corridors, lounges, offices, messes, gym and laundry. 

The design and steel fabrication for the first drillship starts in 2013, with the sixth drillship expected to be completed in 2019, at Estaleiro Enseada do Paraguaçu shipyard in the state of Bahia, Brazil.

Categories: Construction Rigs Europe South America

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