ONGC Chairman Arun Kumar Singh, accompanied by Director (Technology & Field Services) Vikram Saxena and Cochin Shipyard (CSL) CMD Madhu S Nair, reviewed the ongoing dry-docking and major refit of ONGC’s Jack-Up Rig Sagar Kiran at Cochin Shipyard.

Senior officials from both organisations joined the visit, which highlighted the extensive modernisation underway to upgrade the rig to mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) 89 compliance. The project includes significant steel renewal, pipe replacements, accommodation enhancements, and overhauls of critical drilling and safety equipment, all geared toward improving operational efficiency, safety performance, and offshore readiness. CSL’s leadership provided a comprehensive progress update, detailing key milestones and showcasing the shipyard’s expanded dry-dock and repair capabilities in Kochi.

The Sagar Kiran refit forms a vital component of ONGC’s broader strategy to modernise its offshore fleet, strengthen asset reliability, and ensure safe, efficient, and compliant energy exploration operations. The project continues to progress steadily toward completion.