drillship

A drillship is a specialized vessel used in the oil and gas industry to explore and extract underwater oil resources. Designed for deep-sea drilling, it combines features of a ship and a drilling rig, capable of positioning itself precisely over a drill site. Equipped with advanced drilling equipment and living quarters for crew, drillships can operate in remote and deep waters where traditional platforms are not feasible. They are essential for locating and accessing offshore oil reserves, enabling companies to tap into underwater deposits that are otherwise inaccessible.