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SSV Catarina

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Location or Storage Country: Brazil
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Description:
The SSV Catarina is a 6th generation, ultra‑deepwater, DP‑equipped semi‑submersible drilling rig owned and operated by Ventura Offshore. It was originally built in 2010 by Jurong Shipyard in Singapore. The rig is designed for harsh environment operations and is capable of working in water depths up to 10,000 feet and drilling to 40,000 feet. It is currently under a long‑term contract with Petrobras, operating in the Búzios field in the Santos Basin, offshore Brazil. The SSV Catarina is a sister unit to the SSV Victoria, sharing the same design and many operational characteristics.
Overview:
Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
Vessel TypeSemi‑submersible drilling rig (SSV)
Generation6th generation
Built2010
ShipyardJurong Shipyard, Singapore
FlagLiberia (as per industry databases)
Water Depth CapacityUp to 10,000 ft (3,048 m)
Drilling Depth CapacityUp to 40,000 ft (12,192 m)
PropulsionDP (Dynamic Positioning)
Length overall (LOA)~117 m (similar to SSV Victoria)
Beam (width)~96 m
Gross Tonnage~41,000 GT
Notable technologyManaged Pressure Drilling (MPD) system (planned or installed)
#semi‑submersible #6th generation #ultra‑deepwater #DP drilling #Ventura Offshore
Company Profile

Ventura Offshore Holding Ltd.

Locations: Avenida Lacerda Agostinho, 1.205 - Virgem Santa, Macaé/RJ, Postal Code: 27948-005, Brazil
Main Products/Services: Deepwater offshore drilling services, drillship operations, semi-submersible rig operations, rig management
Year Established: 1972