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Nestled in the bustling shipyards of Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, the West Bolster emerged as the largest semi-submersible drilling rig in the world. Its towering structure measures 122 meters long and weighs an impressive 31,000 tons—equivalent to the weight of 55 Airbus A380 aircraft. The West Bolster's capabilities are astonishing; it can drill at depths up to 12 kilometers, theoretically allowing it to penetrate Mount Everest from its base to the summit.
After six years of construction, the rig now stands completed and ready for its maiden voyage to Tenerife, Spain, covering a staggering distance of 25,000 kilometers. But before the adventure could begin, Master Oscar, the captain of the rig, needed to ensure that every part of the structure was secure for the journey ahead.