How DRILLSHIPS Work

In this deep dive video we look in detail at the specifications of the Transocean 'Deepwater Champion' drillship.

Our drilling expert Colin Higgins takes us through many aspects of this technical feat of engineering.

From moon pools to mud pumps, cranes to compensators, top-drive to transit speed, we cover it all!

Our thanks go to Colin for his time and insight!

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Part 1:
   • Drilling RIGS in GUYANA Suriname - De...  

Namibia rigs:
   • BIGGEST Oil Rigs are Offshore NAMIBIA  

Our video on depths:
   • How OILFIELDS Work - what is DEPTH?  

Video of Moon Pool:
   • Drill ship moonpool storm  

All images used in the video are open source. References are provided on-screen and can be found within TROVE. No infringement intended.

A Deep Dive - The Anatomy of an Oil Rig
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Transocean Deepwater - General Description Champion
02:29 Shipyard & Accomodation
05:28 Transit Speed
07:07 Water Depth
08:21 Main Power - Engines
09:59 Storage Capacity
10:35 Moon Pool
11:28 Marine Riser
12:08 Drilling Equipment - Derrick & Drawworks
15:01 Compensator
18:23 Rotary Table & Top Drive
21:54 Mud Pumps
27:15 Blowout Preventor
30:29 Diverter
31:09 Thrusters
34:38 Cranes
37:21 Helideck
38:32 Summary
39:41 Outro