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Seadrill has proudly announced that it has received the prestigious managed pressure drilling notation ABS MPD™ from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for its West Capricorn rig. This 6th generation ultra-deepwater semi-submersible is currently active in the Gulf of Mexico, marking a significant advancement in safety and compliance standards for deepwater drilling operations. The ABS MPD™ notation signifies that the West Capricorn meets the stringent requirements set forth in the ABS Guide for Classification and Certification of Managed Pressure Drilling Systems (MPD Guide). Notably, West Capricorn stands out as the first Column Stabilized Drilling Unit to obtain this esteemed notation adorned with the Maltese Cross—a symbol that underscores rigorous inspection and survey from vendor fabrication all the way through to on-board installation, as highlighted in ABS's official announcement.