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A Chinese-built drilling rig known as Scarabeo 9 is seen lit up off the coast of Havana January 22, 2012. Spanish oil company Repsol YPF has begun drilling the first well in
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A Chinese-built drilling rig, known as Scarabeo 9, is seen off the coast of Havana January 21, 2012. Starting next week, Spanish oil giant Repsol YPF, working in partnership with Norway's Statoil
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A Chinese-built drilling rig known as Scarabeo 9 is seen lit up off the coast of Havana January 22, 2012. Spanish oil company Repsol YPF has begun drilling the first well in
Ship SCARABEO 9 (Drilling Rig) Registered in Bahamas - Vessel details, Current position and Voyage information - IMO 9480423, MMSI 311046800, Call Sign C6YV7 | AIS Marine Traffic
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A Chinese-built drilling rig, known as Scarabeo 9, is seen off the coast of Havana January 21, 2012. Starting next week, Spanish oil giant Repsol YPF, working in partnership with Norway's Statoil
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