Saturn drilling rig returned to Turkmenistan with escort of ASCO vessels

The Saturn oil drilling rig, delivered to Azerbaijan from Turkmenistan in May last year, was transported to the Turkmen sector of the Caspian Sea accompanied by vessels of ASCO (Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping) , one of the companies of the AZCON Holding, Report informs, citing the company.

The rig was taken out from the “Shikh” port with the support of the "Hovsan", "Hovsan 2", and "SOCAR 1" vessels, and was then towed by the "Andoga", "Shuvelan", and "Mardakan" vessels.

This complex operation, which lasted three days, was completed safely.

ASCO vessels will deliver the "Neptun" drilling rig back to Azerbaijan on their return from Turkmenistan.

Preparations for the towing of the rig have already begun.