Astano Delivers Discoverer Spirit
Astano, the Astilleros Españoles offshore construction yard, has sent off Discoverer Spirit to American owner and operator Transocean Offshore. The second of a trio of ultradeep waters dual-drilling monohull vessels, Spirit departed on October 6 for the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel joins Discoverer Enterprise - the first member of the series. The last part of the series, Discover Deep Seas is currently under construction. Scheduled for operation in the Gulf of Mexico by Transocean for U.S.-based Unocal, Discover Spirit boasts the cost-effective Astano design, which is identical to Discover Enterprise. The vessel measures 837 ft. (255 m) and has a breadth of 125 ft. (38 m) with a crude oil storage capacity of 144,000 bb/d.
Astano Delivers Discoverer Spirit
Astano, the Astilleros Españoles offshore construction yard, has sent off Discoverer Spirit to American owner and operator Transocean Offshore. The second of a trio of ultradeep waters dual-drilling monohull vessels, Spirit departed for the Gulf of Mexico. The vessel joins Discoverer Enterprise - the first member of the series. The last vessel of the series, Discover Deep Seas is currently under construction. Scheduled for operation in the Gulf of Mexico by Transocean for U.S.-based Unocal, Discover Spirit boasts the cost-effective Astano design, which is identical to Discover Enterprise. The vessel measures 837 ft. and has a breadth of 125 ft. with a crude oil storage capacity of 144,000 bb/d.
