Gulf Drilling International (GDI) Limited,a subsidiary of Gulf International Services (GIS) has awarded two contracts worth US110 million to Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM), a joint venture shipyard between Nakilatand Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M).

The first contract is for the construction of a self-propelled and self-elevating liftboat, which is customised for field transit operations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region in water depths of up to 65 meters. When completed at the end of 2015, the liftboat will provide accommodation and platform support services for a customer with operations in Qatar.

N-KOM has also been awarded a six-year repair and maintenance contract for GDI's existing fleet of jack-up rigs operating in the Middle East.

Tags: Gulf Drilling International Ltd., Nakilat-Keppel Offshore & Marine (N-KOM)