Frontier Discoverer enhancement

Frontier Drilling USA in Houston has engaged Aker Arctic of Helsinki, Finland, to proceed with the initial design and conceptual development of the modification work for their turret moored drillship ?Frontier Discoverer?. The work includes development of a modified hull form and protection to the riser to suit the harsh environment of the Beaufort & Chukchi Seas as well as other Arctic regions.

Based on the documentation to be developed by Aker Arctic, Frontier Drilling?s intention is to approach the leading conversion yards for the upgrade and modification work of the vessel later this year.