30/12/2014at 13:25

Seadrill exercises option to buy drilling vessel

John Fredriksen's Seadrill has exercised an option to acquire drilling vessel The West Polaris.

BY KASPER BRØNDGAARD ANDERSEN, ENERGIWATCH

Maersk Drilling's competitor Seadrill has exercised an option to acquire drilling vessel The West Polaris.

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