The company received contracts for three of the rigs and contract renewals for the remaining four rigs at a total value of approximately $13 million, including options. Harris CapRock will deploy VSAT communications to provide voice-over IP, corporate networking, Internet access, real-time monitoring and reporting and crew infotainment services to Odfjell’s drilling units. The turnkey solution also includes equipment, service and technical support.

    “We require an end-to-end communications service so that our clients and Odfjell Drilling can focus on the day-to-day drilling operations and not worry about our connectivity. The operators onboard our rigs and drill ships expect our assets to be well-equipped with the latest in communications technology to enable their real-time operations requirements,” Odfjell Frame Agreement Manager Erik Kjær Mjøs said in a statement.