GSF ARCTIC II, Oil Rig in Cromarty Firth, in the port of Invergordon, Scotland, UK


The Owner of the unit is Awilco Arctic II Limited, and the rig, operating on the North Sea is managed by Awilco Drilling Ltd, the company which was incorporated in December 2009 in connection with the acquisition of the two semi-submersible drilling rigs, Arctic II and Arctic IV. Both are so-called third-generation Friede & Goldman Enhanced Pacesetter design semisubmersible rigs capable of working in up to 1,200 feet 1,500 ft water depths. Awilco Drilling Ltd. is registered in England & Wales with its operation based in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company was listed on the Norwegian OTC list in January 2010 under ticker code, AWDR. Awilco AS is the largest shareholder controlling 51 % of the shares. Awilco Drilling Ltd. has entered into management agreements with Awilco AS (and related companies) for technical management and interim company set-up management.


Size: 4368px × 2912px
Location: Invergordon, Scotland
Photo credit: © MediaWorldImages / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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