Rigs with enhance technical capability and better safety standards were demanded by the operators so as to drill at more depth and in challenging environments. Deterioration in the production levels from the existing fields and quest to explore new sources led to demand of high specialization rigs in the market. Drilling rig manufacturers like Lamprell received various orders for building up of new high specification jackups. Reduced levels of production from the existing fields, day rates of the jackups and other factors contributed to build up an environment suitable for the drilling contractors to operate at good profit margins. Increased demand of rig specification jackups with the drilling capability of more than 350 feet of water is required. Saudi Aramco and other major NOCs of Middle East planned several deepwater drilling projects to keep up with the production levels of future and to keep up with the crude oil supply in case of disruptions in the market