BLUEWHALEⅠis the world's most advanced semi-submersible drilling rig with dual derricks to operate in the ultra-deep-water . With Frigstad providing basic design, CIMC Raffles completed all detail design, construction design, construction and commissioning. Compared with the traditional single derrick platform, Blue Whale I is equipped with an efficient hydraulic dual derrick and a global leading closed-loop power system from Siemens, which can improve the operation efficiency by 30% and save fuel consumption by 10%. This rig was awarded “the best drilling technology ” in 2014 World Oil and “the best design highlights” the 2016 OTC .
Main Particulars
| Length Overall | 117m |
| Breadth | 92.7m |
| Height(BL to main deck) | 36.3m |
| Working Water Depth | 3658m |
| Drilling Depth | 15250m |
| Operation Draft | 24m |
| Variable Deck Load | 10000Tons |
| Accommodation | 200persons |
| Main Generator | 8*5530kWe |
| DP Class | DP3 |
| Class | DNV |


