Fatih (drillship)

History
Turkey
Name	Fatih ; Deepsea Metro II (2011–2018);
Namesake	Sultan Mehmed II, known as Fatih, "conqueror"
Owner	Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO); Chalfont Shipping (2016–2018); Chloe Marine (2011–2016);
Operator	Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO); Odfjell Drilling (2011–2018;
Builder	Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea
Launched	25 November 2011
Identification	IMO number: 9503770; MMSI Number 271046008; Callsign TC3163;
Status	In active service
General characteristics
Tonnage	51,283 GT; 34,256 DWT;
Length	229.19 m (751.9 ft)
Beam	36 m (118 ft)
Draft	16.1 m (53 ft)
Speed	7.2 kn (13.3 km/h) (service); 8.6 kn (15.9 km/h) (max);
Armament	None

Fatih, ex Deepsea Metro II, is a Turkey-flagged sixth generation ultra deepwater drillship owned and operated by the state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO). She is Turkey's first drillship.

History

Turkey
Name	Fatih Deepsea Metro II (2011–2018)
Namesake	Sultan Mehmed II, known as Fatih, "conqueror"
Owner	Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) Chalfont Shipping (2016–2018) Chloe Marine (2011–2016)
Operator	Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) Odfjell Drilling (2011–2018
Builder	Hyundai Heavy Industries, Ulsan, South Korea
Launched	25 November 2011
Identification	IMO number: 9503770 MMSI Number 271046008 Callsign TC3163
Status	In active service
General characteristics
Tonnage	51,283 GT 34,256 DWT
Length	229.19 m (751.9 ft)
Beam	36 m (118 ft)
Draft	16.1 m (53 ft)
Speed	7.2 kn (13.3 km/h) (service) 8.6 kn (15.9 km/h) (max)
Armament	None