Maersk Explorer
Structural, mechanical, electrical, coating and life boat support works for the Maersk Explorer drilling jack-up.
Project Info
Vessel information
- Vessel Name
- Maersk Explorer
- Vessel Type
- Drilling Jack Up
- IMO
- 8765565
- Client
- MAERSK DRILLING A/S Branch Azerbaijan
- Duration
- 11.02.2019 - 04.04.2019
- Service
- Repairs and Conversions
Technical parameters
Principal Dimensions
Principal Dimensions
- Length
- 104.34m
- Breadth
- 64.5m
Overview
Project execution
The Maersk Explorer project included fabrication and installation works, fender removal, elevator and window replacement, top drive offloading and preservation, deck reinforcement, starting air and drain pipe installation, coating works, mud agitation system piping, hydrotesting, HVAC ducting, life boat cradle fabrication and life boat handling activities.
Scope of Work
Repair scope
- Fabrication and installation of anode box
- Column fender removal
- Installation of elevator
- Replacement of windows
- Top drive offloading and storage
- Top drive equipment preservation
- Sea chest blind repair
- Reinforcement of AGR deck for installation of IKM equipment
- Installation of starting air system
- Drain pipe installation
- Painting of side shells on four sides
- Painting of aft life boat
- Painting of moon pool
- Painting of forward passageway
- Painting of STBD and PS burner boom platforms
- Painting top of helideck
- Fabrication and installation of mud agitation system pipes and supports
- Hydrotesting of new line
- Painting of pipes, supports and burn marks caused by the job, scaffolding, lifting activities and tank ventilation for access and working purposes
- Shut-off damper installation, actuator and controller upgrade
- New ducting installation for chiller unit to drill cabin
- Column scraping and painting
- High pressure washing and cosmetic spray painting below waterline and red area
- Fabrication of four life boat cradles, lifting of four life boats and one FRC from sea to designated area
- Life boat polishing
Timeline
Milestone control
Each stage is organized around production readiness, quality records, and yard coordination.
Stage 01
Preparation and fabrication
Anode box, life boat cradle, piping support and deck reinforcement works were fabricated and installed.
Stage 02
Systems and equipment
Top drive handling, elevator installation, air, drain, HVAC ducting, mud agitation and control system upgrade works were completed.
Stage 03
Coating and close-out
Coating, high pressure washing, life boat handling, polishing and final repair support works were completed.
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