GSP Atlas

GSP Atlas is a four-legged jack-up rig, cantilever type with self-elevating unit operated by Grup Servicii Petroliere.

History
Name	GSP Atlas
Owner	Grup Servicii Petroliere
Port of registry	Malta
Builder	Galați shipyard
Completed	1987
Identification	IMO number: 8767616 MMSI number: 249312000 Callsign: 9HPF9
Status	Operational
General characteristics
Class & type	Germanischer Lloyd Germanischer Lloyd, four legs, self elevating unit, cantilever type
Length	52.42 m (172.0 ft)
Beam	40.8 m (134 ft)
Draft	9.75 m (32.0 ft)
Depth	6.4 m (21 ft)
Installed power	8430 hp
Crew	90+2 Hospital

Description

GSP Atlas drilling rig was designed by Sonnat Offshore and was built in the Galați shipyard in 1987.^[1] The rig was upgraded in 2007.

GSP Atlas has a length of 52.42 metres (172.0 ft), breadth of 40.8 metres (134 ft), depth of 6.4 metres (21 ft) and draft of 9.75 metres (32.0 ft), . It has a maximum drilling depth of 7,620 metres (25,000 ft) and it can at a water depth of 91 metres (300 ft).^[1] As a drilling rig, GSP Atlas is equipped with advanced drilling equipment and has to meet strict levels of certification under international law. GSP Atlas is able to maneuver with its own engines (to counter drift and ocean currents), but for long-distance relocation it must be moved by specialist tugboats. The rig is capable of withstanding severe sea conditions, including waves of 12 metres (39 ft).