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 Technology >> The BMC 375 Pacific Class
 
Baker Marine Pacific Class 375 Jack-up Rig
Conceptualised in 1998 by Baker Marine, a wholly-owned subsidiary of PPL Shipyard, it is designed to operate in non harsh environmental conditions and up to 375 ft water depth, plus incorporating large drilling and variable loads.
Developed by our engineers with practical feedbacks from clients
Active marketing launched in 2002/2003
1st unit awarded in January 2004
16 units contracted by November 2006

Merits of Pacific Class 375 Design
Superior design environmental conditions and drilling loads as compared to competing designs
Large variable loads
Large liquid mud and bulk mud capacity
Increased deck space at Main Deck level
Increased deck space at Intermediate Deck level
Drill centre extended to 70 ft aft
Improved jacking system capable of jacking with 100% preload
Space for future installation of 4th mud pump and 6th generating set

Principal Particulars
Hull length (m) 72.1
Hull breath (m) 68.4
Hull depth (m) 8.5
Leg length including spud can (m) 154.35
Leg centres Fwd/Aft (m) 44.3
Leg centre PS/SB (m) 47.3
Leg chord distant (m) 13.25
Spud can dimension across flat (m) 16.9
Accommodation (man) 115
Drill centre maximum aft (m) 21.34
Drilling depth (ft) 30,000
Helideck comply to CAP 437  

Design Parameters Normal Drilling Conditions Storm Conditions
Water Depth (m) 114.3 114.3
Max wave height (m) 13.7 13.7
Wave period (sec) 13.5 15.0
Surface current (m/sec) 0.64 0.64
Wind speed (m/sec) 36.0 51.4
Air gap (m) 15.2 15.2
Leg penetration (m) 3.05 3.05
Variable load (mt) 2721 2721
Hook load (mt) 680 -
Conduction load (mt) - 227
Max combined variable load (mt) 3401 2948


Tank Capacity Barrel Bulk Capacity  
Pre load 58500 Bulk cement 165 m³
Fuel oil 3900 Bulk mud 165 m³
Potable water 3600 Sack storage 5000
Drill water 4850 Mud surge tank 2 x 2 m³
Active & Reserve mud pit 4150    
Base oil 1200    
Brine 1200    


BMC Jacking System
Number of pinions 72
Number of Jacking motors 36
Normal jacking load 43,560 kips
Preload jacking load 58,608 kips
Jacking speed 0.36 m/sec
Load monitoring
Rack Phase Differential monitoring
Local and remote control

 



 
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