Seaway7’s semi-submersible heavy lift vessel Seaway Eagle has departed Vlissingen carrying the jack-up drilling rig Magniacus on deck, with Turkey as its destination.
According to vessel tracking information, Seaway Eagle left Vlissingen on 31 May 2026 and is expected to arrive in Aliaga, Turkey, on 10 June 2026. Following its loading in Vlissingen, Magniacus appears to be heading for recycling in Aliaga, a well-known ship recycling hub.
Magniacus (IMO: 8751722) is an offshore jack-up drilling rig originally built in 1983. Formerly known as Paragon M826, the unit is a mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) designed to elevate itself above the sea surface on large legs while conducting drilling operations in relatively shallow waters.
Built by Marathon LeTourneau, Magniacus has operated under several names throughout its service life, including Paragon M826, Penrod 91, Hornet, Lloyd Noble, and Noble Lloyd Noble.
Older offshore drilling units, such as Magniacus, are commonly viewed as potential candidates for recycling or scrapping as demand shifts toward newer premium rigs.
