Borgland Dolphin is an Enhanced Aker H-3 4th generation semi-submersible drilling unit with a 5th generation
Drilling Package, capable of operating in harsh environments and water depths up to 1500 feet and has a
max. POB of 100. The unit was built in 1977 as a flotel, had a major upgrade and converted to a MODU in
1998/99, and operates under the flag of Bermuda from 21.08.20. An Acknowledgement of Compliance
(AoC) certificate was issued by the Petroleum Safety Authorities (PSA), 30th September 2004.
The rig intake process for Wellesley has focused on rig status and documentation after the Shell rig intake.
In addition to reviewing internal/external verifications, the rig intake scope and activities have been focused
on aspects relevant for the respective upcoming Schweinsteiger well.
The main impressions/ findings from the rig intake are summarized below:
• There has been an open and good communication throughout the rig intake process. Documents
have been sent on request without delay.
• Dolphin has good systems and practices regarding health, hygiene, medical emergency
preparedness, and Covid-19 preventive measures.
• Still some corrective and planned maintenance work orders outstanding, however there are no
safety critical elements overdue.
• According to Dolphins internal procedures a DROPS inspection shall be done every 6 months. A
DROPS Inspection was carried out by Axess May 2019, all critical findings are closed. A new DROPS
survey by the same company is currently being carried out. Findings will be followed up in the BiWeekly HSE meeting.
• A GAP-analysis and review process ref. /1/ has been performed based on Wellesley Companya
Management System and a complete list of DDAS procedures. No “Major Gaps” were identified
during the review process that required an application for exemption. Minor gaps are bridged in
the “SCHW-WLSLY-Q-SA-0605 Operational Interface Document”.
• A Rig Visit/verification ref. /3/ was carried out before spud and the impression was that BD have a
high focus on HSE and the rig is run professionally by very competent crews. The verification team
identified 31 findings, which included 3 non-conformance and 28 observations. None of the findings
are considered critical for the Schweinsteiger operation.
• Environmental verification: Dolphin has been open-minded and has given the requested
environmental information. The environmental management system is according to ISO14001 and,
in overall; both the system and the written general practice are in compliance with Wellesley
requirements. More detailed environmental requirements will be specified in the operational
bridging document.
• Emergency preparedness: In general Dolphin have proved through both documentation and
verification that their emergency response organisations and security measures are robust and
found to be satisfying. In addition, Wellesley have the impression that Dolphin organisation
emphasis learning between the different rigs.
• Wellesley has reviewed the 12 long term and 2 short term AoC exemptions, ref. /4/ listed for
Borgland Dolphin with respect to the planned well operation in accordance with the Norwegian Oil
and Gas Association Handbook for AoC update. The non-conformances with compensating
measures were reviewed and found acceptable for the Schweinsteiger operation.

Based on completion of the scope of work specified in the rig intake plan, it is the RIT’s recommendation
that Borgland Dolphin is qualified to operate for Wellesley on their Schweinsteiger well.
The recommendation is based on familiarization with Dolphin’s Management system, history of audits and
verifications including the Shell rig intake, structure of on- and offshore organization as well as the
emergency response organization, the rig’s technical condition, evaluation of maintenance systems,
operational requirements and conditions. The details regarding the verifications are described in chapter 4
and 5, and the status of the audits is summarized in “The Rig Intake Follow Up Register”, ref. Appendix A.
After the rig was finished with the Shell operations, it was moved and anchored up in Fedafjorden while
waiting on the Schweinsteiger well and will remain there until planned departure on 21
st August.
The remaining actions from the Rig Intake process will continue to be followed up through the Rig Intake
Follow Up Register, ref. Appendix A.