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That's an interesting point. The article says that the rigs were bought for $3.5 million each. At that price, it seems pretty obtainable for people interested i
by bnralt 6y ago
That's an interesting point. The article says that the rigs were bought for $3.5 million each. At that price, it seems pretty obtainable for people interested in creating a floating city at sea to buy a few as a starting point.
- m4rtink 6y agoI'm afraid maintenance costs will quickly eclipse any money saved by buying a second hand rig due to the rather hostile marine environment.
- dghlsakjg 6y agoThat's exactly why they are so cheap. They aren't an asset that you can mothball very easily. You have to either run it or scrap it. I would expect the cost of running them for a year is far more than 3.5 million.