The ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris has commenced operations for ExxonMobil in Brazil. West Polaris, which was delivered from Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea mid July this year, arrived offshore Brazil end of September and has since arrival been loading onboard relevant equipment as well as preparing for operations. West Polaris has a four-year contract [...]

Seadrill took delivery of the deep water drilling rig West Hercules from the DSME shipyard in South Korea.
West Hercules has a three-year contract for Husky Oil China Ltd. for operations offshore China. The unit will proceed for mobilization and commencement of operations is expected within the next thirty days.
West Hercules is a sixth generation, high [...]

Seadrill is pleased to report the delivery of the ultra-deepwater drillship West Polaris from Samsung Heavy Industries. The drillship will leave Korean waters tomorrow after completing fuelling and some general mobilisation activities en route to its first drilling assignment for Exxon in Brazil. West Polaris was delivered 10 days after original contract schedule with a [...]