Transocean Acquires Interest in High Specification Ultra-Deepwater Newbuild Drillship
STEINHAUSEN, Switzerland, Nov. 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transocean Ltd. ("Transocean") today announced that one of its subsidiaries, together with Perestroika A.S. and funds managed by Lime Rock Management L.P., have formed a joint venture, Liquila Ventures Ltd. ("Liquila Ventures"). Liquila Ventures agreed with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. ("DSME"), to purchase Hull 3623, the ultra-deepwater newbuild drillship formerly known as West Aquila, for approximately $200 million. Hull 3623 is a high specification, 1400 short-ton hookload ultra-deepwater drillship. This seventh-generation dual-activity drillship will have a large deck space, high load capacities, and wi
