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GSF Galaxy III

Galaxy III is of the KFELS Mod. VI Universe Class design and built in 1999 by Keppel Fels, Singapore.

Operating status

Rig operator:
Nexen
Status: CONTRACT
Contact status:
May 11
Operating sector:

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Rigname:
GSF Galaxy III
Rig owner:
Transocean
Type: JACK-UP
Design: KFELS Mod VI
Flag: Panama
Built/yard:
1999/Keppel Fels - Singapore
Water depth/drilling depth
400m/30000m
Accommodation: 120
Hull dimensions:
L244 X W250 X D36
Variable loads:
5200 KIPS
Draw works:
National-Oilwell E-3000,
Mud pumps:
3 National Oilwell 14-P-220,
Cement unit:
No information available
Power:
4 Wartsila 12V200 diesel engines
Cranes:
3 Seatrax 6032 cranes
Derrick:
Dreco 40 x 40 x 170, with a static hook load capacity of 1,600,000 lbs. with fourteen lines
BOP:
Shaffer NXT BOP stack, 10,000 psi annular and two 15,000 psi double quick change ram preventers
Mooring system:
No info

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