Second Globetrotter-Class drillship ordered

The "Noble Globetrotter II" drillship is the second unit to be constructed for the company utilizing a two phase process wherein the hull will be built by STX at their state-of-the-art facility in Dalian, China, and then the unit will be delivered to the Netherlands where Huisman will oversee the installation and commissioning of the topside equipment. The unit is contracted to work for Shell under 10-year terms

"Noble Globetrotter II" will measure appr. 188.9 m long and 32 m wide and will utilize Huisman's multi-purpose tower design, capable of conducting both drilling and pipe assembly operations contemporaneously. The drillship will feature DP-3 station-keeping ability, 18,000 tons of variable deck load, and quarters for 180 personnel.