Soehanah passes 2 years without LTI

IDX-listed drilling rig provider Apexindo Pratama Duta reported on Thursday that its super-premium Jack up rig, Soehanah, welcomes the New Year with its notable safety achievement.

On January 2011, It has achieved 2 (two) years without Lost Time Incident.

Soehanah, was constructed at the PPL Shipyard, Singapore, based on a Baker Marine Pacific Class design capable of operating in water depths up to 375 feet. It gained international recognition by receiving ABS HAB+ habitability notation certification in Singapore on September 2007.

ABS HAB+ notation refers to a certain level in several categories of human comfort factors such as the overall design of the accommodation quarters, vibration level on human bodies, noise level, all of which are intended to provide better comfort for the crews. Soehanah was also the first mobile offshore drilling unit in the world to receive this award.

Rig Soehanah is currently working for Total E&P Indonesie on Bekapai Field, BG Platform, East Kalimantan. This long term drilling contract is valued at USD 138.7 million and estimated to be completed by January 2013. (alex)