Dutch vessel designer GustoMSC has unveiled a new mid-water drillship design, the Scylax.
The "fit-for-purpose" vessel is described as a compact deep water drilling unit based on a single derrick or drilling mast set up with off-line stand building, dual BOPs.
The vessel, designed with a focus on "essential functionality" would be capable of working in up to 10,000ft water depth.
"Whereas ultra-deep water units feature ever increasing hook loads and capacities, these requirements can be reduced for a large amount of the wells in deep-water," says GustoMSC.
"Designing the Scylax based on these rationalized requirements allows for different choices to be made in the design, reducing building and operating costs."
Drilling equipment packages of all major manufacturers can be readily integrated into the design.
The design also includes maximized usable deck areas resulting from the integrated design and dedicated use, in-hull riser storage and in-hull mud and bulk systems. Protected walkways, add to the operational safety and efficiency.
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