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CDS 1500

CDS 1500

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General Description: The CDS 1500 is a compact DP deepwater drillship designed for operations in the Caspian Sea. Developed by Ulstein Sea of Solutions BV, it features a modularised design for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The vessel is designed to handle both shallow and deepwater operations.

General Specifications: The drillship has a transit speed of 13 knots and is equipped with mountable and retractable azimuthing thrusters. It includes four main generator sets and an emergency generator set. The derrick has a capacity of 1,300 kips with a clear height of 180 ft, and the vessel is equipped with two 2200HP mud pumps.

Principal Dimensions: The CDS 1500 measures 145.6 meters in length overall, with a beam of 26.6 meters and a moulded depth of 12.0 meters. It has an operational draft of 7.0 meters and a displacement of approximately 18,500 tons at this draft.

Drilling Equipment: The vessel is equipped with a top drive system, a top-mounted heave compensator, and a rotary table. It features a draw works with a maximum line pull of 2,000 kips, a BOP rated at 15,000 psi, and a marine riser storage capacity for 44 joints of 75 ft riser.

Design Features: The CDS 1500's design includes a fully contained mid-body for power generation and drilling systems. The wing tanks are detachable for operations in the Caspian Sea and can be welded for unrestricted global service, enhancing the vessel's strength and allowing for hull lengthening.

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> Length overall 145.6 metres

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Type Compact DP deepwater drillship about 1000 m water depth Transit speed Mountable azimuthing thrusters Retractable azimuthing thrusters Main Generator sets 1,300 kips, 48ft X 48ft X 180 ft clear height PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS Length (over all) Depth (moulded) Draft (operational) Draft (empty) DRILLING EQUIPMENT Top drive (TDS-4 or equivalent (650t) Top mounted heave compensator Rotary table (49 ½” table opening, 650t hang-off) Draw works (max. line pull 2,000 kips) Setback (200t stand-by, 0t survival) BOP (18 ¾ “, 15,000 psi) Marine riser storage (44...

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CDS 1500

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