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Three types of offshore drilling platforms.
Three types of offshore drilling platforms.

A jack-up rig is a type of offshore drilling platform used for offshore drilling operations. It is essentially a barge equipped with legs that can be lowered to the seabed once the barge is positioned over the drill site. The rig is then raised above the water, supported by these legs, to conduct drilling. This design provides stability by resting directly on the seafloor, making it a popular type of fixed platform, though it is not self-propelled and must be towed to its location. Jack-up rigs are typically used in waters shallower than 3,000 feet (914 meters).12

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