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A year ago there were 1,046 active rigs, according to Baker Hughes.

When buying a low-cost drill rig from a company that doesn't have a global footprint, the local availability of spare parts and the lead times to get replacement components can impact your bottom line.

He stated that the rigs, because of their nature, could lead the nation into getting the data required for the mining sector.

"This milestone is especially encouraging considering the enormous pressure the rig market is still under," stated Rob Bryant, the general manager of Asry Offshore Services.

Combined with the yard's competitive pricing and strategic location, Asry is well positioned in comparison to other rig repair outfits in the region, to capitalise on a slightly loosened market.

Answering a question, he said, OGDCL was not in favour of buying more rigs as per international practice of getting the job done through contractor rigs.

The jackup rig was officially named, and completion marked, at a ceremony held at Lamprell's Hamriyah facility in the UAE earlier today, prior to departure for operations at its drilling location in Abu Dhabi.

Since that event, I've used Matt Newman's iRod Bama Rig Special, in the Genesis II series.

'Msheireb' will be the 3rd GDI rig currently in service for Oxy with the rigs 'Al Rayyan' and 'Al Wajba' already under contract.

The rig was moved over the fragile tundra via an ice road, which blended in so well with the all-white landscape that a crew of spotters was needed to walk alongside the rig to help the driver stay on route.

Overview and analysis of the global offshore rig construction market to 2016

It shows several men atop the rig as it begins to sink.

Statoil is preparing an invitation to tender for a new type of drilling rig for mature fields on the Norwegian continental shelf (NCS).

Wake up your decoys with this new pocket-sized jerk rig. The proven system is used by avid waterfowlers to fool the wariest ducks.

Summary: Surge in GCC Rig Refurbishment Market UAE-based Maritime Industrial Services Co.