A purpose built semi-submersible self-erecting tender assisted drilling (TAD) rig was delivered on 23rd May 2013, which is an enhancement of the Sapura Jaya design. The unit is targeted harsher environment and deepwater drilling operations in combination with fixed and floating wellhead platforms such Compliant Towers, TLPs and SPARs in up to 6,000 feet of water with pre-laid mooring.