Itis expected to sign a deal for the first two units shortly along with optionsfor three more vessels, reports TradeWinds’ sister publication Upstream.
Thefirst ship is due to be delivered 36 months from award of the contract withsubsequent units following at 12 month intervals.
SeasonedSouth Korean drillship yards Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industriesand DSME are said to be best placed to win the orders.
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