''GSP Saturn'' is a

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, jackup independent leg cantilever

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operated by GSP Drilling, a

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subsidiary, and currently contracted by Wintershall Noordzee for drilling in the

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. The drilling unit is registered in

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Description

''GSP Saturn'' drilling rig was designed by

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and was built by

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at the Galaţi Shipyard in 1988. The rig was completely reconstructed and refurbished in 2009 at a cost of US$50 million. The rig was owned and operated by

from 1988 to 2005 when the company sold its six offshore platforms (including

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, Prometeu and Saturn) to

for US$100 million. ''GSP Saturn'' has a length of , breadth of , draft of , height of and depth of . She has a maximum drilling depth of and she could operate at a water depth of . As a drilling rig, ''GSP Saturn'' is equipped with advanced drilling equipment and has to meet strict levels of certification under international law. ''GSP Saturn'' is able to maneuver with its own

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s (to counter

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and ocean currents), but for long-distance relocation it must be moved by specialist

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s. The rig is capable of withstanding severe sea conditions including waves and winds.

Operations

Currently the GSP Saturn is operated by the Dutch company Wintershall Noordzee

References

External links

Official website
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