Geschichte
This drill ship was built in 1983 by Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co. Ltd. in Tamano.
Historische Notizen
The first float-type rig designed for polar use intended for continual operation for 200 days in the Beaufort Sea. The hull was a 24-faceted conical structire with double steel hull for low temperatures and coated with a special ice-resistant paint. The hull steel is a low temperature alloy of operation at 150 degrees Celsius. The Polyurethane resin paint facilitates renoval of the buildup of ice layers and is highly resistant to impact and friction from ocean ice. The rig is moored with 12 winches with 3.5 inch wire ropes. The cables extend from the bottom of the hull where they are free from ice. The rig has accomodation for up to 108 persons. This vessel was struck from the Canadian Registry of Shipping. In December 2012 this vessel broke her tow and drifted up on shore near Kodiak AK and was still aground in January 2013.
In 2014 this vessel was broken up.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1983-1993 she was owned by Beaudril Ltd. (Gulf Canada), Calgary AB Canada.
In 1993 she was owned by Amoco Canada Petroleum Co. Ltd., Calgary AB Canada.
In 1993-2005 she was owned by Sea Tankers In 2005-2014 she was owned by Royal Dutch Shell Oil Co.
Namensbedeutung
Kulluk is from the Inuit word for Thunder.
Referenzen
Canada List of Shipping
