Jack-Up Rig

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

IMI signs deal with ARO to build new offshore jack-up rig

Sun, 02 Nov 2025

International Maritime Industries (IMI), Saudi Arabia’s maritime construction and repair company and the largest, most technologically advanced full-service maritime facility in the MENA, has signed a landmark agreement with ARO for the construction of a new offshore jack-up rig, Kingdom 4.

Construction & Real Estate

Saipem announces restart of jack-up rig in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Saipem, a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for energy and infrastructure sectors, has announced the restart of operations of the jack-up Perro Negro 7 in Saudi Arabia. The rig can operate in waters up to 375 ft deep and drill wells up to 9,100m.