From 1983 to 1993, the rig was operated by in . She was mothballed in 1993, and in 2005 she was acquired by and underwent intensive refurbishment. In January. .
Kulluk was strengthened against ice with 3 in (76 mm) thick, reinforced steel, and a funnel-shaped with flared sides enabling her to operate in Arctic waters as moving ice was deflected downwards and was broke. .
• on the CIMSS Satellite Blog• McKenzie Funk, , New York Times Magazine, December 30, 2014.
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