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West Phoenix

Semi-submersible · Harsh-environment semi-submersible · built 2008 · stacked

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About this unit

West Phoenix is a harsh-environment semi-submersible in the Seadrill fleet, built in 2008. Its operator's latest fleet status report lists it as stacked in Norway. Semi-submersibles plan hull, column and pontoon inspections around their five-yearly special periodic surveys.

Type
Semi-submersible
Design
Harsh-environment semi-submersible
Built
2008
Status
Stacked
Public source ↗

Specifications: Seadrill fleet status report, August 2026 ↗

Operating area

Norway, sheltered layup location (not stated by the source). The pin marks an approximate operating area, never a rig position.
Why this fits Sørvind
Layup integrity & reactivation

West Phoenix is listed as stacked. A condition survey and layup monitoring come before any reactivation, which is where Sørvind's layup integrity & reactivation work starts.

Intelligence

  • Stacking statusPublic source ↗

    Stacked in Norway, listed under "Stacked Rigs" in the operator's August 2026 fleet status report.

  • Reactivation readinessSample

    Layup condition survey and reactivation scope being evaluated ahead of tendering.

  • Integrity focusSample

    Ballast tanks, mooring equipment and topside steel after an extended layup.

Recent signals mentioning West Phoenix or Seadrill

Contacts at Seadrill (3)

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Sources (5)
  1. [1]Seadrill reviews reactivation options for the stacked West Phoenix (sample)signal
  2. [2]West Aquarius layup monitoring raised at a Stavanger supplier day (sample)signal
  3. [3]Seadrill keeps two Norwegian semi-submersibles in layup while contract talks continue (sample)signal
  4. [4]West Elara prepares for its next location move in Norway (sample)signal
  5. [5]Public reference: Seadrill fleet status report, August 2026 ↗tech sheet