The Stena Forth, the largest dual mast, ultra-deepwater drillship in the world, currently leased by Hess Corporation, arrived in Malta last Saturday. The Stena DrillMax fleet are dynamically positioned drillships designed and certified for year-round, worldwide operation in ultra-deep waters.

The drillship stopped over at the Medserv Malta base before setting sail for Libya on Tuesday where it is set to begin drilling offshore in a concession being operated by Hess. The Medserv base in Malta Freeport worked around the clock over the weekend in order to ensure that the ship was supplied with the necessary materials and equipment and assisted in the clearance by the Libyan immigration and customs officials before moving out into Libyan waters to begin work on this new operation.

Medserv's client, Hess Corporation, is a leading global independent energy company, engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, as well as in refining and in marketing refined petroleum products and natural gas.

Medserv provides logistic base facilities and support for current Hess operations in the Mediterranean from both its Malta and Misurata bases.

Medserv is the client representative for Hess on this particular project, while Gollcher is the drillship agent. The main servicing operation for this project will take place by Medserv Misurata with auxiliary support services provided by the Medserv Malta base.

For the past 32 years Medserv has served as the most significant offshore base for the central Mediterranean area, and is a member of the International Association of Drilling Contractors. Medserv operates logistical support bases in the Malta Freeport and Misurata Free Zone. The holding company, Medserv plc, was listed on the Malta Stock Exchange in October 2006.