Wärtsilä to supply power and positioning system for Statoil's offshore drilling rigs

25 January 2012: The Wärtsilä power and positioning system solution represents proven reliability as well as superior efficiency, which results in lower operating costs, fewer emissions and less maintenance. Furthermore, Wärtsilä's unique condition monitoring system and the company's local service network supports the operator in harsh environments. Wärtsilä, the marine industry's leading solutions provider, has been contracted to supply the power and positioning system for two new drilling rigs ordered by Songa Offshore AS, the Norwegian arm of the Cyprus-based offshore drilling company. These so called cat D semi-submersible rigs are tailor designed for use by Statoil in mid-water segments, and are being built at the Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering Co (DSME) shipyard in South Korea.

The contract for the power and positioning system was signed in November 2011 and calls for Wärtsilä to supply for each rig a total of six 12-cylinder Wärtsilä 32 engines in V-configuration with ancillaries, and six Wärtsilä FS3500 main steerable thrusters, as well as the integration of the entire system. Additionally, the engines and thrusters will be equipped with Wärtsilä's unique condition monitoring system. Delivery will begin in 2012 and the first rig is scheduled to be operational during 2014. Wärtsilä has an option for two further rigs.

Source: Yourindustrynews