Name Deepwater Discovery Port of registry Port Vila, Vanuatu Acquired 25 July 2000 Construction started 27 August 1999 | Owner Transocean Laid down 27 August 1999 Length 230 m Draft 19 m | |
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Operator Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. Builders Samsung Heavy Industries, Geoje | ||
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Deepwater Discovery is a Samsung/Reading & Bates designed, fifth generation, deepwater dynamic positioning Vanuatu-flagged drillship owned and operated by Transocean. The vessel is capable of drilling in water depths up to 3,049 m (10,000 ft) using an 18.75 in (47.6 cm), 15,000 psi blowout preventer (BOP), and a 21 in (53 cm) outside diameter (OD) marine riser.
From 2000 to 2009 the vessel flew the flag of convenience of Panama.
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