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Seatrium and IMI representatives signed a landmark contract for the construction of next-generation offshore jack-up rigs in the MENA region. Courtesy: Seatrium

Seatrium and International Maritime Industries ink jack-up rig deal

The LeTourneau Super 116E Class design was selected.

International Maritime Industries (IMI) has awarded a tender to Seatrium Offshore Technology for the supply of equipment and license for a LeTourneau Super 116E Class self-elevating drilling unit called Kingdom 3.

In a statement, Seatrium said the chosen design will be the LeTourneau Super 116E Class. This is part of the next generation of jack-up designs customised for operational requirements within the Middle East and North Africa. 

These rigs will be outfitted with 343 feet of leg and 1.5 million-pound hook load whilst utilising advanced cyber systems.

Seatrium said this is the 44th order for the LeTourneau Super 116 series of jack-ups.

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