Our knowledge and experience extends our abilities to undertake repairs, upgrades and conversions of mobile offshore units as well as emergency offshore repair operations.
We uphold a sterling reputation for fast-track repairs and complex conversions, backed by strong in-house engineering capabilities, and versatile and experienced project management teams.
We understand that each rig is a unique and complex piece of equipment, thus we seek to provide customers with quick and comprehensive troubleshooting services, and tailor the best solutions for their needs.
Wherever they are located, drillers and operators can rely on Keppel FELS and its global network to provide swift and effective rig servicing.
In addition, we have an in-house team of professional offshore repair specialists known as the Flying Squad, which can be activated at short notice and deployed anywhere in the world.
Besides technical expertise, the Flying Squad has good working knowledge of international sovereignty laws governing the seas - a vital requirement to undertake a variety of jobs.
The repair work done on Ensco DS-6 drillship includes upgrading blow-out preventer and controls, modificating the accommodations, and installation of a 30 tonne winch.
West Triton – This BMC 375 jackup rig, underwent repairs and upgrades at Keppel FELS in 2010.
Doo Sung – Refurbishment done on an F&G Enhanced Pacesetter L-907 built by Daewoo and operated by Korean National Oil company.
West Cressida – A BMC 375 jackup, this rig came to Keppel FELS to repair its leg chord.
GSF rig 140 – The F&G Enhanced Pacesetter 9500 semisubmersible underwent substantial repairs and upgrading - delivered on time without lost time incidents to Transocean.
Ocean America – Owned by Diamond Offshore, the semisubmersible was brought in for riser tensioner upgrades and idler sheaves modifications.
Nan Hai 6 – Operated by Maersk Drilling for China Oilfield Services Limited, the rig was on periodic repairs and delivered on time and without incidents.
Kan Tan IV – Delivered by Keppel FELS in 1983 as Western Pacesetter IV, this rig owned by Sinopec and managed by Maersk Drilling was back at the yard for repair in 2011.
Noble Roger Eason – Drillship from Noble Corporation underwent modification, upgrading and lengthening works in Keppel FELS and BrasFELS.
Jack Bates –Repair on the F&G Trendsetter L-1020 semisubmersible for Transocean was completed on time and achieved a perfect safety record in over 840,000 man-hours work.
Scarabeo 9 – Leveraged on in-house expertise and capabilities, Keppel FELS achieved a quick turnaround on the sixth generation ultra-deepwater semi for Saipem.
Ensco 7500 – Underwent upgrade, repair and refurbishment work at Keppel FELS.
West Triton - Seadrill’s jackup drilling rig set sail from Keppel FELS after undergoing repair and upgrade.
Sedco 706 - Major life extension and upgrading work for Transocean’s semisubmersible was achieved without lost time incidents.
Songa Mercur - Songa Offshore's semisubmersible underwent safe and efficient inspection and maintenance works before returning to work off Sakhalin Island.
MG Hulme Jr - despite the distance from Africa, Transocean chose to have its special periodic survey, life extension and refurbishment work carried out at Keppel FELS.
Stena Clyde - Stena Drilling awarded Keppel FELS a safety bonus of US$1 million for completing a meticulous maintenance and upgrade programme for its semisubmersible.
Ocean Monarch (L) and Ocean Endeavour (R) - conversion and upgrade of both semisubmersibles were undertaken by Keppel FELS for Diamond Offshore.
Hakuryu 5 - Japan Drilling Co.'s semisubmersible underwent repair and upgrade work before setting off for the Indian Ocean.
Seawolf Oritsetimeyin - For their swift and effective response to repair the legs of the jackup in Nigeria, the Flying Squad was aptly dubbed 'leg doctors'.
