Rowan Gorilla VII being loaded on to the Mighty Servant 1

Dockwise loading Rowan Gorilla VII, a LeTourneau Class 219-C Super Gorilla class Jack up. Dockwise vessel Mighty Servant 1.

[@pitchwisepitchkers4612]

I spent about 8 weeks on it while it was under repairs in Rotterdam,the Netherlands,(Verolme,now Damen shipyard dock)Working as a fitter.Somewhere in 2008.Rig was at maximum height..They lifted us in baskets with crane few times a day because the elevator was also under repair.After 13 years it's nice to see this video.Bring some memories.

[@zl1bou]

some are still hanging around. myself, in Australia working offshore... Benreoch was great. Great memories. Greetings from Ziggy

[@adamsmith6843]

Ha! I used to work on this rig. It's weird to see it on a KZbin binge

[@AcidRain09]

Likewise

[@adamsmith6843]

Really? What years? Gulf or North Sea?

[@AcidRain09]

Both. I think you were trainee materials or something like that? I was Derickman

[@AcidRain09]

Think we were on the same crew at one point

[@adamsmith6843]

Oh no shit? That’s awesome. I was just a roustabout at the time. Stuck down at the bottom of the hull needle gunning. I was only there for a hitch then they moved me to the EXL III. Then I was promoted to the 204 just as a floor hand though.

[@meetball83]

cant wait in going on the rowan viking and its huge

[@MadGeordie]

I spent 48 days at sea on the the Mighty Servant 3. taking the Benreoch from Nelson New Zealand to Spain. What happened to the Benreoch Crew???

[@JustForFun248]

I mind that , I was working a shitty job driving past it every morning dreaming of getting a job offshore. I just got back from my from trip offshore and low and behold it was on this rig the RG7

[@DannyBoi2112]

That rigs been in dundee a few times

[@Kruilty]

Welder/fitter for 5,6 and 7 in Vicksburg.

[@AcidRain09]

I was one of the first few Brits on the RG5 in viksbgurg before it went to Sabine 🖐

[@redblue40rc33]

I've welded on the super gorilla rigs...can't remember which ones...1998 to 2000 and 2006 to 2009....

[@zl1bou]

Me and Roy were working R/R.

[@greatjojek]

ship...

[@MadGeordie]

Ziggy who? I was Geordie the flying welder... stil se Eric the half a bee - Warman..