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Article: Construction completed in 14 months by 2,500 workers - Second hull of world's largest rig leaves Drydocks World-Dubai for Norway.
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- Albawaba.com
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- April 26, 2008
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Drydocks World - Dubai a subsidiary of Drydocks World, added another feather in it's cap on Tuesday, April 15 2008, by delivering the giant Aker H-6e, semi-submersible drilling rig hull. This 120-metre long rig hull is the second such vessel delivered by Drydocks World - Dubai within 8 months after delivering the first one in August 2007. Considering the massive size of and weight (16000 tonnes), this is a stupendous achievement.
Mr. Nawal Saigal, Managing Director said that this achievement "confirms yet again that Drydocks World- Dubai has become a leading player in the global marine industry. It is testimony to Dubai's position as the most appropriate centre ...