-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, SUUk5SragVGFeDDxNCMTCwvvtBv+V+ykfL6DFSpS1Nn9X1GhlqZsBdMJKlyWZJnV q+/JLE4drUMnsdpt8rDLBg== 0001140361-08-020400.txt : 20080828 0001140361-08-020400.hdr.sgml : 20080828 20080828161051 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-08-020400 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20080828 ITEM INFORMATION: Regulation FD Disclosure ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20080828 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080828 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NOBLE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001169055 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS [1381] IRS NUMBER: 980366361 FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-31306 FILM NUMBER: 081045622 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 13135 S DAIRY ASHFORD CITY: SUGAR LAND STATE: TX ZIP: 77478 BUSINESS PHONE: 281 276 6100 8-K 1 form8k.htm NOBLE CORPORATION 8K 8-28-2008 form8k.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of report (date of earliest event reported):  August 28, 2008

NOBLE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)


Cayman Islands
001-31306
98-0366361
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(Commission file number)
(I.R.S. employer identification number)
 

13135 South Dairy Ashford, Suite 800
Sugar Land, Texas
77478
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 276-6100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:

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ITEM 7.01.
Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 7.01 the Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of August 28, 2008 of the Registrant, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published on the Registrant’s Web site at http://www.noblecorp.com.  The report provides certain summary information about the operations of the drilling units of the Registrant.  The report is being furnished in accordance with Rule 101 (e) (1) under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed to be filed.


ITEM 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 
(c)
Exhibits

 
Exhibit 99.1
Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of August 28, 2008.

 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

NOBLE CORPORATION

Date:  August 28, 2008
By: 
/s/ Thomas L. Mitchell
  
 
Thomas L. Mitchell,
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
 
Officer, Treasurer and Controller

 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.
Description

Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of August 28, 2008.
 
 
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 EX-99.1 2 ex99_1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex99_1.htm
Exhibit 99.1
 
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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - August 28, 2008
.
  
Estimated unpaid down time days
 
RIG
RIG DESIGN
YEAR BUILT / REBUILT
WATER DEPTH
LOCATION
OPERATOR
ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE
ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION
DATE
DAYRATE
($000)
COMMENTS
3Q-08
3Q-08
4Q-08
                     
A*
E**
E**
 
This fleet status report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about our business, financial performance and prospects.  Statements about our plans, intentions,  expectations, beliefs, estimates, predictions or similar expressions for the future are forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially.  We discuss these factors, including risks and uncertainties,
from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
      
 
U.S. Gulf of Mexico (8)
                      
 
Semisubmersibles (5)
                        
                     
A*
E**
E**
 
Noble Clyde Boudreaux (a, b)
F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter
1987/2007
10,000'
US GOM
Shell
6/09/2007
6/08/2009
226-228
Experienced 57 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for BOP repair.  Returned to work on 8/26/2008.
57
    
                           
 
Noble Amos Runner (a)
Noble EVA 4000™
1982/1999
8,000'
US GOM
Anadarko/Noble Energy
4/25/2008
3/08/2011
434-436
        
                           
 
Noble Jim Thompson (a)
Noble EVA 4000™
1984/1999
6,000'
US GOM
Shell
3/01/2007
2/28/2009
424-426
        
         
US GOM
Shell
3/01/2009
2/28/2011
504-506
        
                           
 
Noble Paul Romano (a)
Noble EVA 4000™
1981/1998
6,000'
US GOM
Anadarko/BHP
11/05/2007
12/31/2008
434-436
        
         
US GOM
Marathon
1/01/2009
12/31/2009
481-483
        
                           
 
Noble Lorris Bouzigard (b)
Pentagone 85
1975/2003
4,000'
US GOM
LLOG
6/23/2008
6/24/2010
269-271
        
         
US GOM
LLOG
6/25/2010
6/24/2011
334-336
        
                           
 
Submersibles (3)
                        
                           
 
Noble Joe Alford
Pace Marine 85G
1982/2006
70’-C
US GOM
Seneca
1/04/2008
8/22/2008
49-51
        
         
US GOM
Mariner
8/23/2008
11/22/2008
57-59
        
         
US GOM
Mariner
11/23/2008
5/22/2009
67-69
        
                           
 
Noble Lester Pettus
Pace Marine 85G
1982/2007
70’-C
US GOM
LLOG
3/21/2008
9/20/2008
54-56
        
         
US GOM
LLOG
9/21/2008
3/20/2009
57-59
        
                           
 
Noble Fri Rodli
Transworld
1979/1998
70’-C
US GOM
Cold Stacked
10/21/2007
12/31/2008
-
Cold stacked.
59
33
92
                           
 
International (54) (c)
                        
 
Mexico Semisubmersible (1)
                      
                           
 
Noble Max Smith
Noble EVA 4000™
1980/1999
7,000'
Shipyard/In-transit
  
5/06/2008
7/31/2008
-
Experienced 32 days in 3Q 2008 for regulatory inspections/contract preparation.
32
    
         
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
8/01/2008
7/31/2008
483-485
        
                           
 
Mexico Jackups (10) (c)
                        
                           
 
Noble Bill Jennings
MLT Class 84-E.R.C.
1975/1997
390’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
6/18/2008
6/17/2010
149-151
This contract is fixed at a dayrate of $149k-$151k until 12/14/2008 after which time the contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  Anticipate +/- 14 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
  
14
  
                           
 
Noble Eddie Paul
MLT Class 84-E.R.C.
1976/1995
390’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
6/05/2007
12/03/2009
177-179
Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
10
                           
 
Noble Leonard Jones
MLT Class 53-E.R.C.
1972/1998
390’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
6/24/2007
12/22/2009
185-187
Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
10
                           
 
Noble Johnnie Hoffman
Baker Marine BMC 300
1976/1993
300’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
10/31/2007
4/14/2010
170-172
        
                           
 
Noble Gene Rosser
Levingston Class 111-C
1977/1996
300’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
12/21/2007
6/20/2010
170-172
Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
10
                           
 
Noble John Sandifer
Levingston Class 111-C
1975/1995
300’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
9/24/2007
3/20/2010
170-172
  
3
    
                           
 
Noble Lewis Dugger
Levingston Class 111-C
1977/1997
300’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
6/18/2008
1/31/2010
144-146
This contract is fixed at a dayrate of $144k-$146k until 12/14/2008 after which time the contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  Anticipate +/- 21 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
2
  
21
                           
 
Noble Sam Noble
Levingston Class 111-C
1982
300’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
9/22/2007
3/21/2010
170-172
Anticipate +/- 10 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modification and regulatory inspection.
    
10
                           
 
Noble Earl Frederickson
MLT Class 82-SD-C
1979/1999
250’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
5/02/2007
7/12/2008
149-151
Received contract extension from PEMEX for 73 additional days.
      
         
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
7/13/2008
8/25/2010
104-106
This contract is fixed at a dayrate of $104k-$106k until 1/09/2009 after which time the contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  Anticipate +/- 14 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for rig modificaitons and regulatory inspection.
  
14
  
                           
 
Noble Tom Jobe
MLT Class 82-SD-C
1982
250’-IC
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
8/08/2007
8/06/2008
149-151
        
         
Bay of Campeche
Pemex
8/07/2008
1/30/2012
154-156
This contract is fixed at a dayrate of $154k-$156k until 2/02/2009 after which time the contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.
      
                           
 
Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.
        
 
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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - August 28, 2008
.
  
Estimated unpaid down time days
 
RIG
RIG DESIGN
YEAR BUILT / REBUILT
WATER DEPTH
LOCATION
OPERATOR
ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE
ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION
DATE
DAYRATE
($000)
COMMENTS
3Q-08
3Q-08
4Q-08
                     
A*
E**
E**
 
This fleet status report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about our business, financial performance and prospects.  Statements about our plans, intentions,  expectations, beliefs, estimates, predictions or similar expressions for the future are forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially.  We discuss these factors, including risks and uncertainties,
from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
      
 
Brazil Semisubmersibles (2)
                      
                           
 
Noble Paul Wolff
Noble EVA 4000™
1981/1999/
2006
9,200'-DP
Brazil
Petrobras
1/01/2006
11/03/2009
163-165
Eligible for a maximum 20% performance bonus.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
11/04/2009
11/03/2014
427-429
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus.  Petrobras has an option to convert this to a 6-year term at $416k/day plus a maximum 18% performance bonus; option must be exercised by 11/01/2009.
      
                           
 
Noble Therald Martin (b)
Pentagone 85
1977/2004
4,000'
Brazil
Petrobras
4/11/2007
10/17/2010
113-115
Petrobras exercised two 13-month priced options. Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
10/18/2010
10/17/2015
269-271
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum 10% performance bonus.
      
                           
 
Brazil Drillships (3)
                        
                           
 
Noble Roger Eason (b)
NAM Nedlloyd-C
1977/2005
7,200'-DP
Brazil
Downtime/Shipyard
11/29/2007
9/15/2008
-
Commisioning systems to prepare for return to work following the repairs related to the fire reported on November 29, 2007.
59
18
  
         
Brazil
Petrobras
9/16/2008
3/14/2010
136-138
        
         
Brazil
Petrobras
3/15/2010
8/12/2010
89-91
Anticipate to enter the shipyard for +/- 150 days for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
8/13/2010
8/12/2016
346-348
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.
      
                           
 
Noble Leo Segerius (b)
Gusto Engineering Pelican Class
1981/2002
5,600’-DP
Brazil
Petrobras
7/01/2006
8/13/2008
123-125
Eligible for a maximum 10% performance bonus.
      
         
Brazil
Chevron
8/14/2008
5/01/2009
524-526
Exercised a +/- 45 day option.
      
         
Brazil
Shell
5/02/2009
7/01/2009
524-526
Received letter of intent.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
7/02/2009
3/10/2011
299-301
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
3/11/2011
8/08/2011
89-91
Anticipate to enter the shipyard for +/- 150 days for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
8/09/2011
11/30/2015
299-301
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.
      
                           
 
Noble Muravlenko
Gusto Engineering Pelican Class
1982/1997
4,900’-DP
Brazil
Petrobras
3/18/2007
3/15/2009
119-121
Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus.
4
5
  
         
Brazil
Petrobras
3/16/2009
9/13/2010
289-291
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
9/14/2010
2/11/2011
89-91
Anticipate to enter the shipyard for +/- 150 days for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
      
         
Brazil
Petrobras
2/12/2011
8/14/2015
289-291
Received Memorandum of Understanding.  Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.
      
                           
 
North Sea Semisubmersible (1)
                      
 
Noble Ton van Langeveld
Offshore Co. SCP III Mark 2
1979/2000
1,500'
United Kingdom
Venture
6/30/2008
6/29/2009
359-361
        
         
United Kingdom
Venture
6/30/2009
6/30/2010
379-381
Plus a six month priced option at a dayrate of $380k to be declared before 12/31/2008.
      
                           
 
North Sea Jackups (7)
                        
                           
 
Noble Julie Robertson
Baker Marine Europe Class
1981/2001
 390'-IC (e)
United Kingdom
Venture
9/14/2007
9/14/2008
164-166
        
         
United Kingdom
Venture
9/15/2008
9/15/2009
197-199
        
                           
 
Noble Al White
CFEM T-2005-C
1982/2005
360’-IC
United Kingdom
RWE
5/02/2008
9/25/2008
124-126
        
         
Netherlands
Total
9/26/2008
9/25/2009
207-209
        
                           
 
Noble Byron Welliver
CFEM T-2005-C
1982
300’-IC
Denmark
Maersk
9/04/2007
9/03/2008
181-183
        
           
Maersk
9/04/2008
9/03/2009
209-211
Anticipate +/- 5 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
5
           
Maersk - Option
9/04/2009
9/03/2010
219-221
        
                           
 
Noble Lynda Bossler
MSC/CJ-46
1982
250’-IC
Netherlands
Wintershall
1/01/2008
9/01/2008
219-221
        
         
Netherlands
Cirrus Energy
9/02/2008
5/01/2009
219-221
        
         
Netherlands
Wintershall
5/02/2009
8/01/2009
219-221
        
         
Netherlands
Cirrus Energy
8/02/2009
10/01/2009
219-221
        
         
Netherlands
Cirrus Energy - Option
10/02/2009
12/31/2009
214-216
Priced option.
      
                           
 
Noble Piet van Ede
MSC/CJ-46
1982
250’-IC
Netherlands
Gaz de France
1/01/2008
12/31/2008
204-206
        
         
Netherlands
Gaz de France
1/01/2009
12/31/2009
211-213
Conversion option to one year contract at $211-$213K/day exercised.
      
                           
 
Noble Ronald Hoope
MSC/CJ-46
1982
250’-IC
Netherlands
Gaz de France
7/01/2008
12/31/2008
206-208
        
         
Netherlands
Gaz de France
1/01/2009
12/31/2009
211-213
        
                           
 
Noble George Sauvageau
NAM Nedlloyd-C
1981
250’-IC
Netherlands
Netherlands
Wintershall
Wintershall
1/29/2008
1/01/2009
12/31/2008
12/31/2009
224-226
219-221
        
                           
 
Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.
        
 
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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - August 28, 2008
.
  
Estimated unpaid down time days
 
RIG
RIG DESIGN
YEAR BUILT / REBUILT
WATER DEPTH
LOCATION
OPERATOR
ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE
ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION
DATE
DAYRATE
($000)
COMMENTS
3Q-08
3Q-08
4Q-08
                     
A*
E**
E**
 
This fleet status report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about our business, financial performance and prospects.  Statements about our plans, intentions,  expectations, beliefs, estimates, predictions or similar expressions for the future are forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially.  We discuss these factors, including risks and uncertainties,
from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
      
 
West Africa Semisubmersible (1)
                
A*
E**
E**
                           
 
Noble Homer Ferrington
F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter
1985/2004
6,000'
Cote d'lvoire
CNR International
4/14/2008
4/13/2009
433-435
  
3
 
  
         
Africa
ExxonMobil
4/14/2009
4/13/2012
504-506
        
                           
 
West Africa Jackups (7)
                        
                           
 
Noble Percy Johns
F&G L-780 MOD II
1981/1995
300’-IC
Nigeria
ExxonMobil
3/28/2007
3/27/2009
170-171
Anticipate +/- 21 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for leg repairs.
7
14
  
         
Nigeria
ExxonMobil
3/28/2009
3/27/2010
182-184
        
                           
 
Noble Roy Butler
F&G L-780 MOD II
1982/1998
  300’-IC (f)
Cameroon
Shipyard
12/24/2007
8/25/2008
-
Experienced 56 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
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Cameroon
Shipyard
8/26/2008
 
-
Available
      
                           
 
Noble Tommy Craighead
F&G L-780 MOD II
1982/2003
300’-IC
Nigeria
Addax
1/18/2007
1/17/2009
170-171
Anticipate +/- 1 day of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
1
         
Nigeria
Operator Undisclosed
1/18/2009
1/17/2010
#
Received letter of intent.  Rate withheld at request of operator.
      
                           
 
Noble Carl Norberg
MLT Class 82-C
1976/2003
250'-IC
Cameroon
Shipyard
5/13/2008
7/09/2008
-
  
19
 
  
         
Nigeria
EER
7/10/2008
8/18/2008
169-171
        
         
Nigeria
Shipyard
8/19/2008
 
-
Available.
      
                           
 
Noble Ed Noble
MLT Class 82-SD-C
1984/2003
250’-IC
Nigeria
ExxonMobil
9/03/2006
9/02/2008
160-161
        
         
Nigeria
ExxonMobil
9/03/2008
7/02/2009
172-174
        
                           
 
Noble Lloyd Noble
MLT Class 82-SD-C
1983/1990
250’-IC
Nigeria
Chevron
5/21/2006
8/17/2008
127-129
        
         
Nigeria
Chevron
8/18/2008
1/17/2009
159-161
Contract extension.
      
                           
 
Noble Don Walker
Baker Marine BMC 150-SD
1982/1992
150’-IC
Nigeria
Shell/Brittania-U
7/01/2007
4/29/2008
164-166
        
         
Cameroon
Shipyard
4/30/2008
 
-
Available.
59
 
 
                           
 
Arabian Gulf Jackups (15)
                      
 
Noble Roger Lewis
F&G JU-2000E
2007
400'-IC
Qatar
Shell
2/03/2008
2/02/2010
104-106
        
                           
 
Noble George McLeod
F&G L-780 MOD II
1981/1995
300’-IC
UAE (Sharjah)
Shipyard
5/18/2008
8/31/2008
-
Experienced 62 days of downtime in 3Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
59
3
 
         
UAE (Sharjah)
Shipyard
9/01/2008
 
-
Available.
      
                           
 
Noble Jimmy Puckett
F&G L-780 MOD II
1982/2002
300'-IC
Qatar
RasGas - Options
11/29/2007
5/31/2009
59-61
Exercised seven option wells.  Remaining options after 5/31/2009, but not yet exercised:  One well @ $59k-$61k, nine wells @ $65k-$67k/day and nine wells @ $71k-$73k/day.  Estimated time to complete each well is +/- 65 days.
      
                           
 
Noble Kenneth Delaney
F&G L-780 MOD II
1983/1998
300'-IC
Qatar
QatarGas 3 & 4
8/01/2008
6/07/2009
194-196
        
         
Qatar
QatarGas 3 & 4
6/08/2009
3/31/2010
162-163
        
                           
 
Noble Gus Androes
Levingston Class 111-C
1982/2004
300'-IC
UAE (Abu Dhabi)
Total ABK - Extension
4/01/2008
9/30/2008
90-92
        
             
10/01/2008
3/31/2009
98-100
Extensions:  Renewable every six months, dayrate increases/decreases capped at 10%.  Extension agreement ends 12/31/2010.
      
                           
 
Noble Harvey Duhaney
Levingston Class 111-C
1976/2001
300'-IC
Qatar
Total
3/25/2008
3/24/2009
98-100
Anticipate +/- 7 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for regulatory inspection.
    
7
                           
 
Noble Mark Burns
Levingston Class 111-C
1980/2005
300'-IC
UAE (Dubai)
Dubai Petroleum
10/12/2007
10/11/2009
#
Rate withheld at request of operator.
      
                           
 
Noble Roy Rhodes
MLT Class 116-C
1979
300’-IC (f)
UAE (Dubai)
Dubai Petroleum
3/06/2008
3/06/2009
#
Rate withheld at request of operator.
      
                           
 
Noble Cees van Diemen
Modec 300C-38
1981/2004
300'-IC
Qatar
RasGas
9/23/2004
1/15/2009
59-61
        
         
UAE (Sharjah)
Shipyard
1/16/2009
2/20/2009
-
Anticipate +/- 35 days of downtime in 1Q 2009 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
      
                           
 
Noble David Tinsley
Modec 300C-38
1981/2004
300'-IC
Qatar
RasGas
11/01/2007
11/30/2008
61-63
        
         
Qatar
RasGas
12/01/2008
3/31/2009
159 -161
        
                           
 
Noble Gene House
Modec 300C-38
1981/1998
300'-IC
Qatar
Shell
2/03/2008
10/30/2008
160-162
        
         
Qatar
Talisman
10/31/2008
12/31/2008
149-151
        
         
Qatar
QatarGas 3 & 4
1/01/2009
6/15/2009
162-163
Anticipate +/- 6 month contract.
      
                           
 
Noble Charles Copeland
MLT Class 82-SD-C
1979/2001
280’-IC
Qatar
RasGas
3/01/2008
10/31/2008
87-89
        
         
UAE (Sharjah)
Shipyard
11/01/2008
12/31/2008
-
Anticipate +/- 62 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
62
                           
 
Noble Chuck Syring
MLT Class 82-C
1976/1996
250’-IC
Qatar
Maersk
11/12/2007
11/11/2009
159-161
        
                           
 
Dhabi II
Baker Marine BMC 150
1982/2006
150'-IC
UAE (Abu Dhabi)
ADOC
7/15/2006
7/14/2008
60-62
        
         
UAE (Abu Dhabi)
ADOC
7/15/2008
7/14/2011
91-93
        
                           
 
Noble Dick Favor
Baker Marine BMC 150
1982/2004
150’-IC
Qatar
QatarGas 3 & 4
1/01/2008
11/10/2008
162-163
        
         
UAE (Sharjah)
Shipyard
11/11/2008
12/31/2008
-
Anticipate +/- 51 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
51
                           
 
Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.
        
 
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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - August 28, 2008
.
  
Estimated unpaid down time days
 
RIG
RIG DESIGN
YEAR BUILT / REBUILT
WATER DEPTH
LOCATION
OPERATOR
ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE
ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION
DATE
DAYRATE
($000)
COMMENTS
3Q-08
3Q-08
4Q-08
                     
A*
E**
E**
 
This fleet status report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws about our business, financial performance and prospects.  Statements about our plans, intentions,  expectations, beliefs, estimates, predictions or similar expressions for the future are forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  Various factors could cause actual results to differ materially.  We discuss these factors, including risks and uncertainties,
from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
      
 
India Jackups (2) (d)
                  
A*
E**
E**
 
Noble Ed Holt
Levingston Class 111-C
1981/2003
300’-IC
India
Jindal/ONGC
1/15/2007
7/29/2009
82-83
Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which contracted with ONGC.
      
                           
 
Noble Charlie Yester
MLT 116-C
1980
300’-IC
India
Jindal/ONGC
1/30/2007
1/29/2010
130-131
Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which contracted with ONGC.  Anticipate +/- 14 days of downtime in 4Q 2008 for rig modifications and regulatory inspection.
    
14
                           
 
Far East Semisubmersibles (3)
                      
                           
 
Noble Dave Beard - Newbuild
F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter
1986/2008
10,000'-DP
Dalian, China - DSIC
Shipyard
  
12/31/2008
-
      
         
In-transit & acceptance testing
Petrobras
1/01/2009
3/14/2009
208-210
        
         
Brazil
Petrobras
3/15/2009
3/14/2014
219-221
 Eligible for a maximum 15% bonus.      
                           
 
Noble Danny Adkins - Newbuild
Bingo 9000
1999/2009
12,000'-DP
Singapore - Jurong
Shipyard
  
3/31/2009
-
      
         
In-transit & acceptance testing
Shell
 4/01/2009 7/31/2009 424-426        
         
US GOM
Shell
8/01/2009
3/31/2013
446-448
        
                           
 
Noble Jim Day - Newbuild
Bingo 9000
1999/2009
12,000'-DP
Singapore - Jurong
Shipyard
  
12/15/2009
-
        
         
In-transit & acceptance testing
Marathon
 12/16/2009
3/31/2010
-
 Lump sum fee will offset mobilization costs.      
         
US GOM
Marathon
4/01/2010
3/31/2014
514-516
 
      
                           
 
Far East Jackups (2)
                        
                           
 
Noble Hans Deul - Newbuild
F&G JU-2000E
2008
400'-IC
Dalian, China - DSIC
Shipyard
  
9/14/2008
-
        
         
In-transit
Shell
9/15/2008
11/30/2008
34-36
        
         
North Sea
Shell
12/01/2008
11/30/2010
127-129
 
      
                           
 
Noble Scott Marks - Newbuild
F&G JU-2000E
2009
400'-IC
Dalian, China - DSIC
Shipyard
  
6/30/2009
-
        
         
In-transit
Venture
7/01/2009
8/31/2009
44-46
        
         
North Sea
Venture
9/01/2009
8/31/2011
209-211
 
      
                           
                     
422
101
293
                           
(a)
Unit has been upgraded to the NC-5SM mooring standard.
  
2008 Total (includes: shipyard, stacked, and downtime days)
1731
(b)
Rig utilizes the Aluminum Alloy Riser technology.
        
(c)
The amount shown in the “Dayrate” column reflects the full daywork operating rate payable to the Company by the operator as provided in the applicable drilling contract unless specified otherwise.  In various international markets, the Company contracts with certain parties for the provision of certain local services and advice.  Compensation paid to such parties by the Company typically is based on a percentage of the drilling contract’s daywork operating rate, and the Company accounts for such payments in its financial statements in the contract drilling services operating costs and expenses line item.
  
1Q 08 Downtime (includes: shipyard, stacked, and downtime days): 375 days
(d)
Listed rigs are modified bareboat charter; cost structure varies by region.
  
2Q 08 Downtime (includes: shipyard, stacked, and downtime days): 540 days
(e)
Leg extensions fabricated to enable the rig to operate in up to 390' of water in a non-harsh environment.
        
(f)
Rig is currently equipped to operate in 250' of water.  Leg extensions fabricated to enable the rig to operate in up to 300' of water.
        
(g)
Rig is currently equipped to operate in 250' of water.
        
                           
                           
                           
A*
= Actual downtime incurred during the quarter indicated as of the report date;  E** = Estimated additional downtime days expected to occur as of the report date.
        
 # =
Rate withheld at request of operator.
        
 
Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.
        
 
 
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