offshore rig" refers to a large, mobile platform situated in the ocean, designed to drill wells and extract oil and natural gas from beneath the seabed; essentially, it's a floating structure used for offshore drilling operations, often including living quarters for the crew, and can be categorized into different types like jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles, and drillships depending on the water depth and drilling needs.
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