Schooner and Ketch, “Maersk Enhancer” rig assessment

Responsible for penetration predictions for spud cans of “Maersk Enhancer” drilling rig for operating at the two locations: Schooner and Ketch, in the British Oil Sector. Bearing capacity and settlement analyses carried out by the software ABAQUS.

Location: UK, North Sea, Schooner and Ketch fields

Client: Maersk Contractors, Drilling Division, Copenhagen

Year: 1997

Assessment of settlements