Semco Maritime has won a string of rig projects to be carried out in the UK.
Work on two Prospector Drilling jack-up rigs and the semi-submersible Songa Dee rig will be carried out simultaneously over the next few months by 60 upgrade workers.
The Danish company was awarded the projects after entering a partnership with the Port of Cromarty Firth. Prospector Drilling appointed the project and offshore engineering firm to complete installations at Prospector 5 and minor installation work on Prospector 1. The Songa Dee will undergo electrical and mechanical work over the next 60 days.
Frank Hall, general manager said: “Songa Dee is a good example of the type of large rigs that Semco Maritime is able to handle at the deep water facilities at Invergordon. The three orders bode well for our ambition to be the preferred leading provider of rig upgrades in the North Sea region.”
The Invergordon area in Northern Scotland has delivered engineering work and support for the North Sea’s energy sector for forty years. As Scotland’s deepest harbour, the port has handled more than 650 rigs in that time.
Bob Buskie, chief executive of the Port of Cromarty Firth said: “We are pleased to support Semco Maritime’s activities. The Port of Cromarty Firth is transforming, expanding and investing in facilities at Invergordon, particularly within logistics and agency services as well as new warehousing facilities, office buildings and expansion of laydown and storage areas.”