Jack-Up Rig Moves

Client/Project Type Period of Execution
Gryphon Energy Asia Pacific
RUBICONE (Ex H-191)
MODU Jack-up December 2010
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime provided two ocean ASD (tractor) tugs to transport rig RUBICONE from Sabine, Texas to Ingleside, Texas. Signet also provided harbor assist tugs for the inbound assist and loadout of the rig aboard HLV TERN. The operation was completed without incident or injury and the tugs made exceptional speed and handled the rig with ease according to the Marine Warranty Surveyor.
Atlantic Oceanics
SEAHAWK 3000
Jack-Up March 2010 - September 2010
August 2010 - February 2011
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS for repairs and numerous shiftings while in port. The sailaway was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville Ship Channel.
Rowan Companies, Inc.
ROWAN EXL II
ROWAN EXL III
Jack-Up March 2010 - September 2010
August 2010 - February 2011
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime provided tug assistance for the launching and dead weight surveys at Keppel AmFELS. The sailaways were conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rigs for a safe transit down the Brownsville ship channel
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE MISCHIEF
Jack-Up April - May 2010
Project Overview>>>
Assisted loadout of jack-up rig OFFSHORE MISCHIEF from fabrication yard in Hamirya Sharjah to an HLV for transport to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Signet provided ocean tugs, harbor tugs, Towmaster, towplan, pilots, agency and customs clearances. After the 35 day transit to Brazil, Signet provided tugs for the wet tow to location offshore.
Noble International Limited
JOE BEALL
Jack-Up April 2010
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime provided towing tugs to transport NOBLE JOE BEALL from Dubai to offshore Qatar. Signet-operated tugs OP SPRITE and OP SPIRIT assisted in the rig move and completed the move safely with no incident or injury.
Noble International Limited
NOBLE CHUCK SYRING
Jack-Up April 2010
Project Overview>>>
Towing tugs OP SPRITE and OP SPIRIT assisted in the transfer of rig NOBLE CHUCK SYRING from Middle East location in the RasGas field to a nearby drill area. A Major Project Risk Assessment was held prior to transport and all operations were completed without incident or injury.
Noble International Limited
ROGER LEWIS
Jack-Up April 2010
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime provided towing tugs and assist tugs to transport, by ocean tow, rig NOBLE ROGER LEWIS from Qatar to Hamriyah Sharjah.
Ensco Offshore International
ENSCO 50
Jack-Up February - March 2010
Project Overview>>>
Signet Maritime was appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig from offshore Qatar to location near Sharjah. Signet provided towing tugs SUSANNA and OP SPRITE, Towmaster, Tow Plan, pilots, agency and customs clearances, and reporting/communications. A Major Project Risk Assessment Meeting was conducted and all operations were completed without incident and injury
ProMar Agency
OCEAN SCEPTER
Jack-Up February 2010
Project Overview>>>
Assisted OCEAN SCEPTER inbound on HLV TREASURE during her transit and offload at Kiewit. She was escorted from the jetties by Signet tugs and safely offloaded and positioned.
Ensco Offshore International
ENSCO 50
Jack-Up October 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided primary towing vessels for the towage of rig ENSCO 50 from Mina Khalid, Sharjah to Al Shaheen Field, Qatar. Signet mobilized two (2) suitable vessels and arranged appropriate agency clearances. An MPRA presentation was held with all parties to ensure a safe execution of entire project.
Ensco Offshore International
ENSCO 84
Jack-Up October 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided primary towing vessels for the towage of rig ENSCO 84 from ASRY Shipyard, Bahrain to Al Shaheen Field, Qatar. In addition, Signet provided Towmaster services, agency clearances and MPRA Pre-Tow meetings for the project. The tow was completed safely and without incident.
Ensco Offshore International
ENSCO 96
Jack-Up October 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet was awarded the contract for a licensed Towmaster for positioning rig ENSCO 96 at a particularly challenging position in the Al Shaheen field offshore Qatar. The project was assessed, organized and executed safely and without incident.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE VIGILANT
Jack-Up October 2009
Project Overview>>>
Appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig from offshore field location Punto Fijo, Venezuela to offshore Chaguaramas, Trinidad. Provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs, Towmaster, Tow Plan, pilots, agency and customs clearances, and reporting/communications. A Major Project Risk Assessment Meeting was conducted with all concerned parties to ensure a safe transport of rig.
ProMar Agency
JP BUSSELL
Jack-Up September 2009
Project Overview>>>
Provided two (2) Signet towing tractor tugs to assume the tow of the Rowan rig JP BUSSELL offshore enroute to Ingleside, Texas. Provided two (2) additional Signet tractor assist tugs for the inbound transit to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV TALISMAN.  Signet also provided all tug assistance for loadout, shifting and sail away of HLV TALISMAN. 
Ensco Offshore
ENSCO 94
Jack-Up August 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided the primary towing vessel for the towage of rig offshore Qatar in the Arabian Gulf. Signet was able to mobilize a strong vessel in approximately five hours to respond to this request from Ensco Middle East. The towing vessel arrived swiftly and commenced working with rig for the towage. The rig move was completed in less than three days, where 5 were allotted. The project was completed safely and efficiently without incident.
Pride International
PRIDE ALABAMA
Jack-Up July 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided the tugs for sail away in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots.
Rowan
GORILLA III
Jack-Up May 2009
Project Overview>>>
Provided harbor and assist tugs to tow rig from sea buoy to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV TARGET. Services included MPRA Meetings, pilots, linemen, U.S.C.G. clearances, weather reporting and communications. Signet provided tug assistance for the loadout, assisted with numerous shiftings while at dock and provided fuel to rig.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE FREEDOM
Jack-Up May 2009
Project Overview>>>
Appointed transportation managers to wet tow rig OFFSHORE FREEDOM from Lamprell Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE to Ras Al Khafji in Saudi Arabia for clearance into KSA, then on to drilling site in the Neutral Zone, Persian Gulf offshore near the border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Provided main towing tugs, assist tugs, surveys and pilots. In addition Towmaster, on-site Project Manager, Major Project Risk Assessment Meetings, Impact Weather, communication services and agency clearances were all under the direction of Signet's scope.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE INTREPID
Jack-Up February 2009 - May 2009
Project Overview>>>
February: Appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, Texas to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV with further husbanding for pilots, linemen, port officials, customs clearances and tugs in Sharjah, UAE. Provided Towmaster, weather reporting, communications and side scan sonar of soft pin location at KOS. Major Project Risk Assessments held for Pre-Tow and Pre-Loadout operations. Signet also provided tug assistance in Brownsville for the launching of the rig in August 2008.
April: Signet provided the support to discharge rig OFFSHORE INTREPID, a jack-up drilling unit, from HLV and arranged tug services to tow the rig to Lamprell Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE. We provided the Port Captain, towing vessels, shuttle launch vessel, pilots, communications, weather reporting, agency and customs clearances, harbor tugs and cargo vessel for delivery of groceries to the rig prior to discharge. The project was completed safely and efficiently without incident.
May: Provided pilots, towing tugs and assist tugs to wet tow rig OFFSHORE INTREPID from Lamprell, Sharjah, UAE to Neutral Zone in the Persian Gulf offshore border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Agency clearances, on-site Project Manager, weather services, communications and MPRA were all provided under the scope. The rig was successfully towed to location without incident.
Ensco Offshore
ENSCO 8500
Jack-Up April 2009
Project Overview>>>
Provided harbor, assist tugs, and a line handling RHIB to wet tow from Aransas Pass sea buoy to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas and from KOS to jetties.
Diamond Offshore
OCEAN SUMMIT
Jack-Up April 2009 - July 2009
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig to Keppel AmFELS shipyard for repairs.  The inbound escort of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots from the Brownsville Ship Channel to Keppel AmFELS. In addition, tug assistance was provided for dry docking, multiple shifts in port and sail away.
Ensco Offshore
ENSCO 7500
Jack-Up December 2008
Project Overview>>>
Provided harbor and assist tugs to wet tow from Aransas Pass sea buoy to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas. Provided fuel for rig and harbor and assist tugs to escort primary towing vessels and rig from KOS to jetties.
Pride International
PRIDE OKLAHOMA
Jack-Up August 2008 - December 2008
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE ALABAMA
Jack-Up May 2008
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig to City Dock #4 in the Port of Brownsville.
Atwood Oceanics
ATWOOD AURORA
Jack-Up May 2008
December 2008
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, TX. Signet was also involved with the incline test, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel to Ingleside, TX. Provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs to tow jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV. Services included MPRA meetings, pilots, linemen, U.S.C.G. clearances, incline test assistance, weather reporting and communications.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE RESOLUTE
Jack-Up November 2007
May 2008 - June 2008
Project Overview>>>
Provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs to tow jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, Texas to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV. Services included MPRA Meetings, Towmaster, Tow Plan, pilots, linemen, U.S.C.G. clearances, weather reporting and communications.
Signet provided tug assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS and was also involved with the incline test, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while in port.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE VIGILANT
Jack-Up April 2008
October 2008
Project Overview>>>
Appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, Texas to offshore location, Punto Fijo, Venezuela. Provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs, Towmaster, Tow Plan, pilots, U.S.C.G. clearances, agency and customs clearances, weather reporting, and communications. Signet provided tug assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS. Major Project Risk Assessment Meetings were conducted. Signet was also involved with the incline test, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
KCA Deutag & CNR International
BEN AVON
Jack-Up April - May 2008
Project Overview>>>
Appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig (ex SONGA TELLUS) from Nigeria to Port Gentil, Gabon. Provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs, MPRA Meeting, pilots, communications, weather reporting, supply/crew vessel, customs clearance and on-site project manager. Arranged for bunkering and water services for rig and tugs upon arrival to Port Gentil.
Scorpion Offshore
Rig OFFSHORE DEFENDER
Jack-Up March 2007 - January 2008
Project Overview>>>
Appointed Transportation Manager to wet tow jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, Texas to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV with further husbanding for pilots, linemen, port officials, customs clearances and tugs in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Provided crew/supply boat and office location on site in Rio, Towmaster, weather reporting, communications, Tow Plan, side scan sonar of discharge location in Brazil and on-site project manager. Major Project Risk Assessments were conducted during Pre-Tow and Pre-Loadout segments. Signet also provided tug assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS and was also involved with the incline test, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while in Port.
Ensco International
ENSCO 66
Jack-Up November 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the sail of the rig which was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Diamond Offshore
OCEAN SCEPTER
Jack-Up August 2007 - August 2008
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tugs assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE TEXAS
Jack-Up July 2007 - October 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Scorpion Offshore
OFFSHORE COURAGEOUS
Jack-Up May 2007 - December 2008
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance for the launching of the rig at Keppel AmFELS. Signet was also involved with the incline test, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel to Ingleside, TX.
June 2007: Signet provided transportation coordination for wet tow of an independent leg cantilever jack-up rig from Keppel AmFELS, Brownsville, Texas to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on HLV offload destination Bay of Khambhat, India.
April 2008: Arranged ocean, harbor and assist tugs to wet tow rig from Bay of Khambhat, India to a field location in Oman, Persian Gulf.
November 2008: Arranged ocean, harbor and assist tugs to wet tow rig from field location, Oman to Lamprell Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE.
December 2008:  Arranged ocean, harbor and assist tugs and crew boat to wet tow rig from Lamprell Shipyard, Sharjah, UAE offshore field location for loadout on HLV and dry tow to Malaysia.
In all projects, Signet served as Transportation Manager providing tugs, Tow Plan, Towmaster, weather reporting, MPRA Meetings, communications, pilots, agency and customs clearance, and on-site project managers in India and UAE.
Pride International
PRIDE LOUISIANA
Jack-Up April 2007 - June 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
KCA Deutag
SONGA TELLUS
Jack-Up February 2007 - March 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet was appointed turnkey project manager involving the wet tow of a jack-up rig from Sabine to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on an HLV with dry tow to Gabon and then wet tow to Nigeria. Signet provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs in Texas and in Africa. Additionally, pilots, line handlers, Towmasters, communications, weather reporting and customs clearances were supervised and supplied by SMC.
KCA Deutag
SONGA NEPTUNE
Jack-Up February 2007 - March 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet was appointed turnkey project manager involving the wet tow of a jack-up rig from Sabine, Texas to Kiewit Offshore Services, Ingleside, Texas for preparation and loadout on an HLV with dry tow to Gabon and then wet tow to Angola. Signet provided ocean, harbor and assist tugs in Texas and in Africa. Additionally, pilots, line handlers, Towmasters, communications, weather reporting and customs clearances were supervised and supplied by SMC.
Pride International
PRIDE WISCONSIN
Jack-Up January 2007 - March 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Nabors Offshore Corporation
NABORS 659
Jack-Up December 2006 -March 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE ARKANSAS
Jack-Up November 2006 - November 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Diamond Offshore
OCEAN SARATOGA
Jack-Up August 2006 - April 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs, incline test and numerous shiftings while undergoing repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE NEVADA
Jack-Up August 2006 - October 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Kiewit Offshore Services
TODCO 202
Jack-Up June 2006 - October 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided the tugs to escort the vessel into Kiewit Offshore Services on the La Quinta Channel. We then provided the barges and tugs to work around the rig while repairs were made to the thrusters and the topside. Signet then provided the tugs to sail the rig through the La Quinta Channel to the sea buoy. The entire operation went without accident or incident.
Pride International
PRIDE CALIFORNIA
Jack-Up June 2006 - September 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Esco Marine
DRILLING RIG 66
Jack-Up April 2006
November 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Dock #8 for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Diamond Offshore
OCEAN SPARTAN
Jack-Up April 2006 - July 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to dock #8 for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE NEBRASKA
Jack-Up April 2006 - May 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE CAROLINA
Jack-Up March 2006 - December 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE SOUTH CAROLINA
Jack-Up March 2006 - April 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE OKLAHOMA
Jack-Up November 2005 - October 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Seadrill
SEADRILL 7
Jack-Up November 2005
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided the tugs to escort the rig to Keppel AmFELS in Brownsville, support services at the fabrication yard, and escort to sea. Numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The turnkey project provided to the rig included primary towing vessel for offshore from Brownsville to Aransas Pass, assisting the rig out of the Brownsville Channel and into the Aransas Pass channel and loading the rig out on a Dockwise vessel.
Ensco International
ENSCO 87
Jack-Up May 2005 - April 2006
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs, incline test and numerous shiftings while undergoing repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Ensco International
ENSCO 89
Jack-Up April 2005 - October 2005
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while undergoing repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Ensco International
ENSCO 99
Jack-Up November 2004 - May 2005
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs, dead weight survey and numerous shiftings while undergoing repairs. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Ensco International
ENSCO 64
Jack-Up September 2004
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Ensco International
ENSCO 67
Jack-Up May 2004
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Diamond Offshore
OCEAN WARWICK
Jack-Up January 2004 - August 2005
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel.
Pride International
PRIDE TENNESSEE
Jack-Up January 2003 - February 2007
Project Overview>>>
Signet provided tug assistance to escort the rig inbound to Keppel AmFELS yard for repairs and numerous shiftings were done while the rig was in port. The sail of the rig was conducted in conjunction with the Brazos Santiago Pilots to escort the rig for a safe trip down the Brownsville ship channel to Ingleside, TX.
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