Singapore, August 2007:  Peregrine II  is a DNV Class 1A1 Drilling Vessel, EO, Heldk, Ice 1-B. The ship’s design is IHC Gusto BV, Pelican Class, DP, self-propelled, ice-strengthened drillship. It is presently in a Singapore shipyard undergoing upgrade and refurbishment.

Cables International Singapore was recently awarded the cables supply contract for the multi-million $ refurbishment and upgrade of Frontier Drilling’s Peregrine II drillship.

Prior to award, Cables International’s cable engineers worked closely with Frontier Drilling personnel providing technical advice and support allowing Frontier to select the correct cables fit for purpose. 

Said Cables International Managing Director Peter Ong, “We are proud to support this project as industry players like Frontier Drilling are placing great confidence in us by engaging us in the process from an early stage for technical advice on their cabling needs. We strive to provide a total solution in the provision of specialty cables and the award of this supply contract shows that we are making positive steps to support our clients.”

Post-upgrade, Peregrine II will have the capability to drill in up to 5,000 feet of water with a conventional sub-sea BOP, and in up to 9,000 feet of water utilizing a surface BOP. The existing DP system will be replaced with a Simrad Kongsberg system. Other equipment additions will include a Sense EDM Active Heave draworks; Maritime Hydraulics DDM-750 top drive; 4 x 2,200 horsepower Wirth 7,500 psi mud pumps; and 6 x EMD, 20 cylinder 5,500 horsepower engines. Crew quarters capacity will be increased from 99 to 120 and deck load will be increased from 7,500 to 11,000 tons.

Cables International is Asia Pacific’s leading supplier of specialty cables, representing the premier brands in the cables industry, supporting both “just in time” and project needs with the most comprehensive range of IEC and IEEE type P marine and offshore cables. 


Cables International has the largest stock of offshore cables in Asia Pacific and manages support agreements with vessel owners, fabricators and shipyards throughout the region. We provide Full cable management services; Technical & international standards support; Warehouse management & distribution; Product certification and type approval; Expediting, inspection and test reports; Full budgetary price support during tendering process; Quality products at best prices and delivery; Local support 365 days a year; Face to face client contact from design to delivery; Full project documentation and data books; Stocks tailored and held for clients.

Peregrine II  

 Asset Highlights
• Water Depth: 5,000 feet in conventional sub-sea BOP in DP mode, 9,000 feet in surface BOP DP mode
• Transit speed: 11.0 knots
• Displacement: 17,807 tons
• Length: 150m / Beam: 22m
• Crew: 99 (120 post-upgrade)

Overview
Peregrine II was built at Scotts Shipbuilding Co., Ltd in Scotland, UK, and is a DNV Class 1A1 Drilling Vessel, EO, Heldk, Ice 1-B. The ship’s design is IHC Gusto BV, Pelican Class, DP, self-propelled, ice-strengthened drillship. It is presently in a Singapore shipyard undergoing upgrade and refurbishment.
Post-upgrade, Peregrine II will have the capability to drill in up to 5,000 feet of water with a conventional sub-sea BOP, and in up to 9,000 feet of water utilizing a surface BOP. The existing DP system will be replaced with a Simrad Kongsberg system. Other equipment additions will include a Sense EDM Active Heave draworks; Maritime Hydraulics DDM-750 top drive; 4 x 2,200 horsepower Wirth 7,500 psi mud pumps; and 6 x EMD, 20 cylinder 5,500 horsepower engines. Crew quarters capacity will be increased from 99 to 120 and deck load will be increased from 7,500 to 11,000 tons.