Rig Surveys

Knowing the technical condition and integrity of the asset is a key factor for safe operation and compliance.  In a low-cost environment, the compliance to contractual and regulatory requirements are key to ensure the commercial aspect of operation.  Rig Partner can offer technical condition assessments - including flag and shelf requirements – that can serve as input to rig acceptance, investment decisions and contractual compliance.

Re-activation of Drilling Units

Reactivation of an asset for return to operations will entail a set of activities, all on critical path ion order to meet the requirements set for commencement of contract.  Either asset is cold-, hot- or smart stacked the process of returning to operation will entail both technical and organizational challenges that needs to be carefully planned and defined.  Rig Partner offer experienced personnel to plan and assist in effective execution of reactivation.

Rig Management and Support Services

Recent downturn in the oil and drilling industries has led to downsizing and restructuring of the organizational capacity for several of the companies.  In addition there is a change in the market where the contractual set up is in favour of shorter contracts for work sensitive to winter seasons.  Rig Partner can offer competent personnel and services for rig management, studies and analyses, which can reduce your need for permanent increase or change in headcount.

Project and Classification Services

Rig Partner provides tailor made project services for renewal surveys, modification projects and upgrade projects.  We seek to get involved at an early stage, both with client and with yard, in order to maximize the potential for efficient execution.

Rig Decommissioning 

Services

Supply and demand regulates the number of assets available and suitable to undertake commercial viable contracts along with increased technical specification for assets.  Transparent and green recycling of drilling units are key to ensure that decommissioning is done with minimal risk and exposure for last commercial owner of asset.  Rig Partner can take responsibility for the decommissioning, including preparations and towage, through the Partnership Agreements we have in place.

Marine Operations services

Through partnership agreement Rig Partner AS can provide turn key or tailor made services for Marine Operations:

• Master Mariner/Company rep.

• Plan rig moves

• Assist in boat selection

• Issue rig move procedures

• Issue mooring analysis/PLA

• Oversea marine operations

• Liaise with Class regarding rig moves and location approvals