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14/01/2015
H&W Secures New Rig Project
Harland and Wolff has announced a new contract to carry out work on an oil rig.
H&W will work with Aberdeen-based Dolphin Drilling Limited on the Byford Dolphin early this year. It follows the completion of its sister rig the Blackford Dolphin in 2014.
Director of Ship and Offshore Unit Repair, James Lappin, said: "This is a significant project for Harland and Wolff and for Northern Ireland. As well as employment opportunities, the supply chain within Northern Ireland will see significant activity in support of the project. Local engineering firms will have subcontract opportunities for manufacture and supply of services, suppliers will provide vast quantities of materials, hotels and hospitality will accommodate the hundreds of specialist sub-contractors that follow these large contracts, wherever they are awarded. In short, tens of millions of pounds will flow through the local economy."
Graeme Murray, Managing Director of Dolphin Drilling Limited, said "We are pleased to build upon the relationship with Harland and Wolff following the work completed on the Blackford Dolphin and look forward to delivering the Byford back into service following a successful renewal survey, on time and within budget."
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H&W will work with Aberdeen-based Dolphin Drilling Limited on the Byford Dolphin early this year. It follows the completion of its sister rig the Blackford Dolphin in 2014.
Director of Ship and Offshore Unit Repair, James Lappin, said: "This is a significant project for Harland and Wolff and for Northern Ireland. As well as employment opportunities, the supply chain within Northern Ireland will see significant activity in support of the project. Local engineering firms will have subcontract opportunities for manufacture and supply of services, suppliers will provide vast quantities of materials, hotels and hospitality will accommodate the hundreds of specialist sub-contractors that follow these large contracts, wherever they are awarded. In short, tens of millions of pounds will flow through the local economy."
Graeme Murray, Managing Director of Dolphin Drilling Limited, said "We are pleased to build upon the relationship with Harland and Wolff following the work completed on the Blackford Dolphin and look forward to delivering the Byford back into service following a successful renewal survey, on time and within budget."
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