MODULAR EXPLORATION DRILLSHIP PACKAGE
This medium-sized modular drillship is optimized for exploration campaigns, geotechnical surveys, and initial field evaluation. Compact yet powerful, it features a single derrick with automated pipe-handling, advanced mud systems, and a deck layout tailored for faster rig-up.
DP-2 positioning and ISO 9001-compliant operational protocols make it ideal for efficient and scalable deployment in emerging offshore markets.
🔹 Max Water Depth: 6,000 ft
🔹 Max Drilling Depth: 25,000 ft
🔹 Ideal for frontier basins and exploration wells
ADVANCED DEEPWATER DRILLSHIP PACKAGE
SABA Drilling offers state-of-the-art deepwater drillships designed for ultra-deep exploration and development wells. This class of vessel is equipped with dual-activity derricks, advanced riser tension systems, and 7th generation BOP stacks rated up to 20,000 psi.
Dynamic Positioning Class 3 (DP-3) ensures precision station-keeping even in harsh offshore environments.
Compliant with API RP 2SK, ISO 19901-1, and IADC Well Control guidelines, this package delivers unparalleled drilling efficiency, safety, and reliability.
🔹 Max Water Depth: 12,000 ft
🔹 Max Drilling Depth: 40,000 ft
🔹Dual Activity System for simultaneous casing & drilling operation.
Precision-Engineered Drillships. Built to Your Vision
Every sale marks the beginning of our commitment.
Whether you’re targeting deepwater production, exploration drilling, or HPHT wells, our drillship packages are tailored to your operational demands — from modular rig layouts to ultra-deepwater, dual-activity configurations.
🔹 Custom-designed? Always.
🔹 Engineering specs? Fully adaptable.
🔹 Payment terms? Flexible and transparent.
🔹 Certifications? API, ISO, IADC — no compromise.
Partner with SABA Drilling to unlock a new level of control, safety, and performance offshore. Your well starts here.
Built for Performance. Customized for You
Experience the perfect balance of engineering precision and operational flexibility.
Our drillship solutions are not just designed they’re co engineered with you.
Whether you need ultra-deepwater capacity, dual-activity rigs, or modular upgrades, we deliver exactly what your operation demands
💠 Every deal is the beginning of a partnership
💠 Custom configurations? Absolutely.
💠 Flexible payment terms to fit your project timeline
💠 API, ISO, and IADC certified systems — no compromise.
Power your next well with confidence. We build it your way
Engineered for Demanding Offshore Operations
Our drillship packages are the result of precision engineering, built to exceed industry benchmarks while remaining adaptable to your mission-specific needs. From shallow exploration to ultra-deepwater production, we offer a full spectrum of vessel classes aligned with API, ISO, and IADC standards
What sets us apart
💠 Custom-built designs to match your operational parameters
💠 Flexible payment solutions for any project scale
💠 Certified reliability backed by rigorous QA/QC protocols
💠 Ready-to-integrate packages for global deployment
Explore the comparison table below and choose the drillship class that fits your next success
| No. | Category | Drillship Class | Usage Case | Max Water Depth | Max Drilling Depth | Dynaminc Positioning (DP) | ISO/API/IADC Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Light Duty | Compact/Exploration Class | Shallow exploration, early surveys | ≤ 3,000 ft (914 m) | ≤ 20,000 ft (6,096 m) | DP-1 or Anchored | ISO 13628-1, API RP 2SK, IADC Surface BOP |
| 2 | Mid-Range | Midwater Class | Appraisal & intermediate-depth wells | 3,000–6,000 ft | ≤ 25,000 ft (7,620 m) | DP-2 | ISO 19901, API RP 75, IADC Deepwater |
| 3 | Ultra-Deepwater | 6th Gen Drillship | Deepwater production wells | 6,000–10,000 ft | ≤ 35,000 ft (10,668 m) | DP-3 | ISO 9001, API Spec Q1/Q2, IADC HSE |
| 4 | Extreme Deepwater | 7th Gen or Dual Activity | Pre-salt, HPHT wells, advanced R&D | 10,000+ ft | 40,000+ ft | DP-3 with dual derrick system | ISO 15589, API RP 2RD, IADC Dual Activity Drilling Standards |
Precision from Design to Reality
From digital blueprint to offshore deployment, every detail of our drillships is engineered for performance.
What begins as a high-fidelity CAD model evolves into a fully operational, API-compliant deepwater asset rigorously tested, structurally optimized, and mission-ready.
We integrate:
💠 Advanced structural analysis
💠 API RP 2A and ISO 19901-6 certified design standards
💠 Modular systems for faster field adaptability
💠 Custom hull & derrick configurations
SABA Drilling ensures every platform is built not only to meet expectations but to exceed them.
Built to Withstand, Engineered to Last
The real-world structure you see is more than steel and welds it’s the embodiment of marine-grade engineering and decades of offshore expertise.
Our drillship foundations are fabricated using high-tensile steel, corrosion-resistant coatings, and precision welding methods that ensure structural integrity under the harshest sea conditions.
Features include:
💠 Reinforced hull architecture for extreme loads
💠 Vibration and shock control across all critical zones
💠 Integrated ballast systems for dynamic stability
💠 Built in compliance with ABS, DNV, and API 2C standards
Every detail, from deck supports to riser wells, is engineered for operational longevity, safety, and field efficiency.