Drillship ANDAMAN (IMO 9456068) Safely Delivered to Alang Recycling Yard
The ultra-deepwater drillship ANDAMAN (ex-DISCOVERER LUANDA, IMO 9456068) has been safely delivered to the Alang Ship Recycling Yard, Gujarat, India, under the port agency of Ocean Star Shipping. With her towering drilling derrick, helideck and large offshore accommodation, she is one of the most distinctive units to arrive at Alang, and a delivery that called for careful planning at every stage.
Drillship ANDAMAN – Vessel Particulars
- Vessel name: ANDAMAN (ex-DISCOVERER LUANDA)
- IMO number: 9456068
- Vessel type: Ultra-deepwater drillship
- Year built: 2010
- Builder: DSME, South Korea
- Gross tonnage: 65,889 GT
- Length overall: 254 m
- Beam: 38 m
- Flag: Saint Kitts and Nevis
Port Agency for an Offshore Drilling Unit
Delivering a drillship for recycling is more complex than delivering a conventional cargo ship. As port agent at Alang, Ocean Star Shipping coordinated:
- Anchorage arrangements and pre-arrival documentation
- Customs, immigration and port health clearance
- GMB beaching permission and beaching pilotag
- Crew sign-off and onward repatriation
- Final handover to the recycling yard
Safe Recycling of Offshore Assets
Drillships carry heavy drilling equipment, a tall derrick and complex machinery, so dismantling must follow a carefully planned, safety-first sequence. ANDAMAN was delivered to an authorised ship recycling facility at Alang, in line with India's Recycling of Ships Act, 2019 and the Hong Kong International Convention (in force since 26 June 2025), with Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM) verification and controlled handling of hazardous materials.
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From cargo ships to offshore drilling units, Ocean Star Shipping delivers end-of-life vessels to Alang safely, compliantly and on schedule. Our 24/7 local team also supports owners and cash buyers with ship chandling, tug boat supply and ship spare parts.
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