Drill ship Discoverer on location in Gulf Coast is largest ship ever constructed; it can drill in waters varying in depth from 50 to 1200 ft; mooring system lets Discoverer turn quickly to most favorable heading while drilling; central turret carries mooring winches; ship proper can rotate 360° around this turret without resetting anchors or handling anchor cable; 5850 hp is available to primary drilling loads. (p 98-104, 108, 111, 113, 116-117, 120)


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    Title :

    Discoverer drill ship to watch


    Additional title:

    Oil Gas J


    Contributors:
    McGhee, E. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1963


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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