Offshore Derrick API-4F Certified

  • Offshore drilling rig pieces at the rig yard
  • Offshore drilling rig being assembled
  • Offshore drilling rig being assembled

Veristic Manufacturing's bolted beam legged, bottle shaped derrick can be designed for various types of Offshore Platform Rigs and Jack-Up Rigs with Hook Load and Environmental Load Capacities as specified by the customer.

Offshore Rig Design Features:

  • Straight Bottle-Shape of the Derrick provides ample working room inside the derrick.
  • Accommodate Top-Drive System with adequate safety clearance under crown block.
  • Large Racking Capacity and friendly Racking Board for Drill Pipes and Collars.
  • Heavy Hi-Strength Steel Beam Legs with Durability and Maximum Hook Load Capacity.
  • Provision for easy Assembly and Rig-Up.
  • Designed with Safety in mind.

Basic Dimensions

Dimensions may be designed according to customer's specifications:

  • 147 ft - 185 ft clear height under water table to drill floor
  • 30 ft x 30 ft Derrick base
  • Four derrick legs shall be vertical up to 107’ elevation
  • 14’ x 14’ nominal top opening
  • 42’ V-Door height
  • 25’ Gin Pole Height

Offshore Drilling Rig Specifications of Compliance

Offshore Derrick shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the following

  • API-4F, Specification for Drilling and Well Servicing Structures, Second edition.
  • API-8C, Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment, Fourth edition.
  • AISC American Institute of Steel Construction, Manual of Steel Construction, Allowable Stress Design, Ninth edition.
  • AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code

Request a quote for the Offshore Oil Derrick or call (281) 879-4571 to speak directly with sales.