Construction of the Pacific Meltem commenced in Spring 2012 at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. Delivery of the rig is expected in May 2014.

Pacific Meltem

• Samsung 12000 design capable of operating in 12,000 ft water depth
• Equipped for 35,000 ft drilling depth
• Maximum 40,000 ft drilling depth
• 200 man accommodation
• 22,000 MT Variable Deck Load
• Dual derrick with 1250 ST Main and 1000 ST Aux load paths
• Main rotary 75.5”, Auxiliary rotary 60.5”
• Two each Active Heave Drawworks and TDX-1250 Top Drives
• Racking capabilities up to 20” casing
• 29,200 bbls liquid mud storage
• Seven HP pumps 7,500psi
• Dual mud system, dual gradient drilling capable

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