Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) has secured contracts worth S$30 million through its overseas subsidiaries for the upgrading and repair of three semisubmersibles (semis).

Mr Tong Chong Heong, CEO of Keppel O&M, said, “Keppel O&M’s network of yards in the key markets, coupled with their strong execution capabilities and quick turnaround, continue to advance the Group as the choice partner for the repair, upgrading and completion of rigs anywhere in the world.

“We are pleased that our customers Diamond Offshore, China Oilfield Services Limited and Noble Drilling affirm this by returning to our global yards for their needs. With our closely-integrated yards backed by resources from headquarters in Singapore, we will continue to deliver projects to our customers’ satisfaction.”

In the Netherlands, Keppel Verolme clinched a contract for the repair and upgrade of a semi accommodation rig, COSLRIVAL (ex-Port Reval), from China Oilfield Services Limited.

The rig arrived in May 2009 and has been docked in the 500,000 dwt mammoth dry-dock for general class renewal surveys, inspections, overhauls and repairs. The work scope includes the upgrading of electrical switchboards, piping systems and then overhauling of marine equipment as well as deck crane reinforcement.

COSLRIVAL is the third accommodation support rig for Norwegian waters to arrive in Keppel Verolme for a major overhaul and upgrade.

In Brazil, Keppel FELS Brasil clinched contracts for the repair and upgrading of two semis — Noble Drilling’s Noble Paul Wolff and Diamond Offshore’s Ocean Yatzy.

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