NOBLE GLOBETROTTER I

NOBLE GLOBETROTTER I (IMO: 9540845) sailing under the Liberia flag. It has an overall length of 617 feets and a beam of 105 feets.

Vessel Identification

MMSI: 636014475 IMO: 9540845 Call Sign: A8UD3 Flag State: Liberia Vessel Type: Semi-Submersible Drilling Rig AIS Type: Pleasure/Sailing

Specification

Built: 2011 Gross Tonnage: 34,839 GT Length Overall: 210 m Beam: 118 m Variable Deck Load: 20,000 MT Water Depth Capability: Up to 10,000 ft Drilling Depth: Up to 40,000 ft Hull Type: Semi-Submersible, Column-Stabilized

Propulsion

Propulsion Type: Dynamic Positioning DP Class: DP-3 Thrusters: 8 × Azimuthing Thrusters Power System: Diesel-Electric

Shipyard

Builder: Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Construction Location: Ulsan, South Korea Delivery Year: 2011

Owner / Operator

Owner: Noble Corporation Former Operator: Noble Corporation plc Management: Noble Drilling Services Inc.

Navigation / Communications Equipment

AIS Class: Class A Dynamic Positioning: DP-3 (Kongsberg) Navigation Systems: DGPS, Integrated Bridge Systems

Operating Region

The Noble Globetrotter I has operated across multiple deepwater regions including the Gulf of Mexico, West Africa, and the Mediterranean Sea. The rig is designed for ultra-deepwater operations and has been deployed under long-term drilling contracts with major international oil and gas operators.

Vessel Description

Noble Globetrotter I is an ultra-deepwater semi-submersible drilling rig built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and delivered in 2011. The rig was designed to the GVA 7500 design, incorporating advanced drilling and safety systems suited for harsh and deepwater environments. Equipped with DP-3 dynamic positioning, the vessel maintains station without anchoring, enabling operations in water depths up to 10,000 feet. The rig features dual-activity drilling capability, allowing simultaneous drilling and completion operations, significantly improving operational efficiency. Noble Globetrotter I has been a key asset in Noble Corporation's ultra-deepwater fleet, operating under long-term contracts with major international energy companies.