Aker Solutions' Aker H-6e sets sail for Norway

摘要

The hull substructure for the world's most advanced drilling rig, Aker Barents, has started on its 50-day journey from Dubai to Stord in Norway. Weighing 16,000 tonnes, equalling 16,000 cars, this is one of the largest drilling rigs to be towed. The hull is constructed by Aker Solutions at Drydocks World's Dubai yard and will be towed to Aker Solutions' yard at Stord, situated on the west coast of Norway.