Scarabeo 8 is an ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig. It is owned and operated by Saipem. The vessel is registered in Nassau, Bahamas.[1]
Description
Scarabeo 8 is an ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rigs. It is designed by Moss Maritime and its design type is CS50 MKII. The rig is able to operate at the water depth up to 10000 ft, which is classified by the oil industry as "ultra-deepwater", and its drilling depth is 10660 m.[2] It is able to perform drilling operations at the air temperature of -20 - 45 °C and water temperature of 0 - 32 °C.
Scarabeo 8 has a length of 118.65 m and a breadth of 72.72 m.[1] Its height to the drill floor is 57.15 m, height to the upper deck is 45.65 m, and height to the main deck is 38.65 m. Its designed draught at operation is 23.50 m and designed draught at transit is 9.85 m.[3]