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    1. Vessels

    Shelf Drilling agrees to fee for Aban jackup

    June 20, 2022
    Shelf Drilling has entered an agreement to acquire the Deep Driller 7 jackup from Aban Offshore for $30 million.
    Courtesy Aban Offshore
    Deep Driller 7 was built in 2008.
    Deep Driller 7 was built in 2008.

    Offshore staff

    Courtesy Aban Offshore
    Deep Driller 7
    DUBAI, UAE— Shelf Drilling has entered an agreement to acquire the Deep Driller 7jackup from Aban Offshore for $30 million.

    The 2008-built Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 design rig is presently based in the UAE.

    Assuming customary closing conditions, Shelf Drilling expects to take delivery in July.

    06.20.2022

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