Houston-based marine engineering firm, Zentech Inc. has been awarded a detail design engineering contract, by International Maritime Industries (IMI) of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, for the construction of IMI-2030 Class of Jack-up drilling rigs. IMI has one of the biggest shipyards in the world to build drilling rigs, Ships, Boats, Barges and various other types of offshore vessels. IMI plans to build 18 of these Class of Jack-up drilling rigs in its Shipyard.
Zentech will perform the detailed engineering design of all structures and systems and deliver fabrication drawings to IMI. The detail design will entail all construction details allowing IMI to build the rig(s) in its own shipyard. Structures will include Hull, Quarters, Helideck, Cantilever package, Drill Floor, Legs, and Spud Cans including foundations for all equipment. The detail design will meet the rules and specifications of Saudi Aramco Schedule G, ARO, IMI, ABS and the Basic design basis. Systems will include all Piping, Electrical and Instrumentation and HVAC systems.
Zentech is producing the detail design in agreement with the operational and construction team of IMI and its Client ARO. The detail design will be approved by and built to the Class Society of American Bureau of Shipping (ABS).
“Zentech was selected for their rich, 4-decade plus of expertise in Jack-up Drilling Rig Designs and Operational Knowledge during construction, commissioning, going-on and off location experience through its head office in Houston and its overseas offices in UAE, and India. Zentech can provide detail design engineering service for such projects due to their nimbleness, and strong ‘Service Quality’ culture,” said Dr. Abdullah Alahmari, CEO of IMI.
“We are very excited to work with IMI on this and, potentially, their future projects. We have always dedicated ourselves to our strong culture of putting our customers first and providing them with innovative engineering solutions. We see a bright future for both of our companies,” said Ramesh Maini, CEO of Zentech Incorporated.
