Qatar, “Mærsk Explorer” rig assessment

Responsible for penetration predictions for spud cans of “Mærsk Explorer” for operating at two locations in the Arabian Gulf off Qatar: AP-3 and MOQ 3. Bearing capacity and settlement analyses carried out by the software ABAQUS.

Location: Arabian Gulf off Qatar, AP-3 and MOQ 3 locations

Client: Maersk Contractors, Drilling Division, Copenhagen

Year: 1997

Assessment of settlements