We delighted that the Ocean Patriot management have given the nod to use Geo Therm Ltd’s inspection services during its next top-hole section for the Apache Corporation, in the North Sea. The electrical biased thermographic (IRT) survey is slated for early July to coincide with the initial high loads during drilling operations. The Ocean Patriot is an ABS Class mid-water semi-submersible, IMO number 8753469, and cable of drilling down to 20,000ft in 3000ft water depth. The IRT survey is necessary to comply with the Diamond Offshore Drilling company’s comprehensive Global Excellence Management System (GEMS) operational document. The rig is owned and operated by Diamond Offshore Drilling (DODI), a leader in offshore drilling, the company has a total fleet of 17 offshore drilling rigs, consisting of 13 semisubmersibles and four dynamically positioned drillships. (TD)
