The vessel VALARIS DS4 is a drilling ship built in 2010 and currently sailing under the flag of Marshall Islands.
Built in South Korea, it boasts 6 x 8000kw main engines, Rolls Royce thrusters and drilling equipment including turntables and the NOV Dynamic Derrick (the 'Eiffel Tower' section) of 2,000,000 pounds (lbs).
The vessel has been likened by some residents to the Eiffel Tower due to the size and shape of its drilling mechanism.
It has a DWT tonnage of 59925 t which accounts for Deadweight tonnage -a measure of how much weight a ship can carry. It is the sum of the weights of cargo, fuel, fresh water, ballast water, provisions, passengers, and crew.
The length overall is 228m, and her sister ship is currently sitting off the channel in West Kilbride and is expected to arrive at Hunterston port tomorrow.
Thanks to Fiona Houston for the photos.
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