In this video, you're watching a 13-ton Bach mixer being lifted from the main deck of a drilling rig to a supply vessel, using a pedestrian crane in open sea conditions. This isn't just about moving heavy equipment—it's about trust, timing, and teamwork.
[pdf] There are currently 104 rigs located in China, of which 26 (including three tender-assist rigs) are yet-to-be delivered. Of these, the working fleet usually numbers under 70 units. It is mainly a shallow-water market, with jackups making up the bulk of the delivered fleet.
[pdf] The drawworks reels in and reels out the drilling line. The drilling line is connected to the traveling block and hook which connect to the drill string. The drill string runs over the crown block and setup like a block and tackle pulley system.
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