Project Profile
Rig Type: Ultra deepwater 6th generation semi submersible drilling rig
Design: Frigstad D90
Water depth: Up to 12,000 ft
Drilling depth: Up to 15,200 m
Yard: Fincantieri Shipyard in Genova, Italy
Scarabeo 9 is a Frigstad D90-type ultra deepwater 6th generation semi-submersible drilling rig. It is owned and operated by Saipem. The vessel is registered in Nassau, Bahamas. Scarabeo 9 is one of the largest offshore drilling rigs in the world. It is the first Frigstad Engineering developed Frigstad D90 design rig ever built. The rig is able to operate at the water depth up to 3,600 m and its drilling depth is 15,200 metres. Scarabeo 9 has a length of 115 metres and a breadth of 78 metres. Its gross tonnage is 36,863, dead weight tonnage 23,965, and net tonnage 11,059 tonnes. The vessel is powered by eight Wärtsilä 12V32 diesel engines. It is equipped with two cranes. The rig includes quarters for up to 200 workers. There is also a helicopter deck suitable for MI8, S61, and EH101 helicopters.
Operator: Saipem SpA
Contractors: Repsol