DP3 ultra-deepwater drilling ship to be built for QGOG Constellation S.A

One option has been converted into a firm order. This will be the third drillship QGOG has ordered from SHI and the latest vessel is scheduled to be delivered in December 2014. The vessel will have advanced capabilities to meet the requirements of ultra-deepwater drilling in water depths of up to 4,000m and a total vertical drilling depth of 14,000 m, based on the Samsung 12000 hull. The drillship will have the latest dynamic positioning capabilities and a complete dual activity hoisting system with enhanced client and third-party facilities. It maximizes the station-keeping capability during drilling operations while using a larger engine and thruster capacity and fully redundant system. The rig can be operated in high waves of 6.8m. The drillship will be prepared for a second BOP, Managed Pressure Drilling, and has advanced systems for capping oil spill from damaged deepwater wells and will be equipped with the highest standard 15k psi subsea well control system with seven rams BOP. A 165 tonne active heave compensating crane will be installed and will allow the unit to be used for the deployment of subsea production equipment without interfering with other ongoing drilling operations. The rig will also be equipped with six 5.5 MW thrusters for enhanced station-keeping; 5 mud pumps; 7 shale shakers; expanded drilling fl uids and bulk capacity, and will
offer a payload in excess of 20,000 tonnes. QGOG Constellation QGOG Constellation is a market leading Brazilian-controlled provider of offshore oil and gas contract drilling and FPSO services in Brazil through its subsidiary Queiroz Galvão Óleo e Gás S.A.