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Oil Rig gets Christened
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Babies, even Boats get christened…but an oil rig? WATCH THE VIDEO! SCANDRILL, INC. Christened one of the largest rigs in the Permian Basin today. A prayer was held followed by the smashing of a champagne bottle on the rig. The company’s President, Paul M. Mosvold, explains the tradition: “We have a history, from a shipping background, and its customary that you always christen the ship. It’s a way of wishing the ship and crew a prosperous voyage.”