8-K

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):  May 24, 2010

NOBLE CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Switzerland	000-53604	98-0619597
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission file number)	(I.R.S. employer identification number)

Dorfstrasse 19A Baar, Switzerland	6340
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 41 (41) 761-65-55

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)

P.O. Box 309 GT, Ugland House S. Church Street Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, BWI	n/a
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (345) 949-8080

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-2(c))

This combined filing on Form 8-K is separately filed by Noble Corporation, a Swiss Corporation (“Noble-Swiss”), and Noble Corporation, a Cayman Island Company (“Noble-Cayman”).  Any reference in this filing to “Noble”, ”Noble Corporation,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and words of similar meaning refer collectively to Noble-Swiss and its consolidated subsidiaries, including Noble-Cayman, after March 26, 2009 and to Noble Cayman and its consolidated subsidiaries for periods through March 26, 2009.

ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 7.01 the Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of May 24, 2010, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and will be published on the Company’s website at http://www.noblecorp.com.  The report provides certain summary information about the operations of the drilling units of the Company.  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 May 24, 2010.

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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, a Swiss corporation
Date:  May 24, 2010	By:	/s/ Thomas L. Mitchell
		Thomas L. Mitchell
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
	Noble Corporation, a Cayman Islands company
	By:	/s/ Dennis J. Lubojacky
		Dennis J. Lubojacky
		Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of May 24, 2010.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - May 24, 2010

Approximate actual and estimated unpaid down time days *

RIG

RIG DESIGN

YEAR BUILT / REBUILT

WATER DEPTH

LOCATION

OPERATOR

ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE

ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE

FULL CONTRACT DAYRATE ($000)

COMMENTS

2Q-10

2Q-10

3Q-10

4Q-10

A

E

E

E

This fleet status report contains information on contracts and letters of intent with our customers.  Letters of intent are noted in the comments section and may not result in an actual drilling contract. The information contained in this fleet status report is as of the date of the report only and is subject to change without notice to the recipient, and we assume no duty to update any portion of the information contained herein.  This fleet status report contains statements that are not historical facts, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about estimated duration o f client contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates, shipyard projects, our business, financial performance and prospects, letters of intent, contract awards, revenues and dayrates related to letters of intent or contract awards.  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, uncertainties and assumptions concerning actions by our clients, governments and other third parties, drilling activity levels, market conditions, operational difficulties, weather related events and other matters, from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge on the SEC& #8217;s Web site at www.sec.gov.

Full Contract Dayrate reflects the full daywork operating rate payable to the Company by the operator as provided in the applicable drilling contract unless otherwise specified.  The average dayrate over the term of the contract will be lower and could be substantially lower.  The actual average dayrate will depend upon a number of factors (rig downtime, suspension of operations, etc.) including some beyond our control.  Our client contracts and operations are generally subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and we urge you to review the description and explanation of such risks and uncertainties in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available free of charge on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

U.S. Gulf of Mexico Semisubmersibles (6)

Noble Danny Adkins - Newbuild

Bingo 9000

1999/2009

12,000'-DP

Singapore - Jurong

Shipyard

10/15/2009

-

In-transit & acceptance testing

Shell

10/16/2009

5/27/2010

424-426

54

3

US GOM

Shell

5/28/2010

2/17/2014

446-448

Noble Clyde Boudreaux (a, b)

F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter

1987/2007

10,000'

US GOM

Noble Energy

11/16/2009

11/15/2011

604-606

Noble Amos Runner (a)

Noble EVA 4000™

1982/1999

8,000'

US GOM

Anadarko

4/25/2008

3/08/2011

439-441

Noble Jim Thompson (a)

Noble EVA 4000™

1984/1999

6,000'

US GOM

Shell

3/02/2009

3/01/2011

504-506

4

Noble Paul Romano (a)

Noble EVA 4000™

1981/1998

6,000'

US GOM

Marathon

2/17/2010

7/16/2010

374-376

6

Noble Lorris Bouzigard (b)

Pentagone 85

1975/2003

4,000'

US GOM

LLOG

6/23/2008

6/24/2010

269-271

2

US GOM

LLOG

6/25/2010

6/24/2011

334-336

U.S. Gulf of Mexico Submersibles (2)

Noble Joe Alford

Pace Marine 85G

1982/2006

70’-C

US GOM

Shipyard

9/17/2009

-

Cold Stacked.

54

37

92

92

Noble Lester Pettus

Pace Marine 85G

1982/2007

70’-C

US GOM

Shipyard

6/10/2009

-

Cold Stacked.

54

37

92

92

Mexico Semisubmersible (1) (c)

Noble Max Smith

Noble EVA 4000™

1980/1999

7,000'

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

8/01/2008

7/31/2011

483-485

Mexico Jackups (12) (c, d)

Noble Bill Jennings

MLT Class 84-E.R.C.

1975/1997

390’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/18/2010

6/17/2010

109-111

This contract commenced 6/18/2008.  This contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  On 3/18/2010, the contract repriced at a new dayrate of $109k-$111k.  We have received a letter requesting a contract extension which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the contract to 11/10/2010.

8

Noble Eddie Paul

MLT Class 84-E.R.C.

1976/1995

390’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

1/01/2010

6/03/2010

127-129

Received contract extension.  We have received a letter requesting a direct assignment which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the date to 8/15/2010.

Noble Leonard Jones

MLT Class 53-E.R.C.

1972/1998

390’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/31/2010

6/22/2010

104-106

We have received a contract extension on Part 3 which extends the contract from 3/31/2010 to 6/22/2010 at a dayrate of $104k-$106k.  Additionally, we have received a letter requesting a direct assignment which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the date to 8/31/2010.

Noble Johnnie Hoffman

Baker Marine BMC 300

1976/1993

300’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

10/31/2007

4/14/2010

170-172

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

4/15/2010

7/25/2010

84-86

Received contract extension.

Noble Gene Rosser

Levingston Class 111-C

1977/1996

300’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

12/21/2007

6/20/2010

170-172

We have received a letter requesting a contract extension which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the contract to 12/19/2010.

1

Noble John Sandifer

Levingston Class 111-C

1975/1995

300’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/21/2010

6/17/2010

84-86

Received contract extension to 6/17/2010.  We have received a letter requesting a contract extension which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the contract to 9/18/2010.

10

Noble Lewis Dugger

Levingston Class 111-C

1977/1997

300’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/18/2010

5/29/2010

84-86

This contract commenced 6/18/2008.  The contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  On 3/18/2010, the contract repriced at a new dayrate of $84k-$86k.  We have received a letter requesting a direct assignment which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the date to 10/18/2010.

Noble Sam Noble

Levingston Class 111-C

1982

300’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/22/2010

9/19/2010

84-86

Received contract extension.

10

Noble Roy Butler

F&G L-780 MOD II

1982/1998

250’-IC (f)

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/06/2009

4/23/2010

167-169

We have received a letter requesting an extension which, subject to agreement on dayrate, would extend the contract to 7/18/2010.

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

4/24/2010

7/18/2010

59-61

Received contract extension.

Noble Earl Frederickson

MLT Class 82-SD-C

1979/1999

250’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

1/13/2010

4/12/2010

76-78

This contract commenced 7/13/2008.  The contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions. On 1/13/2010, the contract repriced at a dayrate of $76k-$78k.

21

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

4/13/2010

8/25/2010

67-69

On 4/13/2010, the contract repriced at a dayrate of $67k-$69k.  The next date on which the contract is expected to reprice is 7/13/2010.

Noble Tom Jobe

MLT Class 82-SD-C

1982

250’-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

2/07/2010

5/06/2010

78-80

This contract commenced 8/07/2008.  The contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions. On 2/07/2010, the contract repriced at a new dayrate of $78k-$80k.

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

5/07/2010

12/06/2011

77-79

On 5/07/2010, the contract repriced at a new dayrate of $77k-$79k.  The next date on which the contract is expected to reprice is 8/07/2010.

2

10

Noble Carl Norberg

MLT Class 82-C

1976/2003

250'-IC

Bay of Campeche

Pemex

3/02/2010

3/02/2011

78-80

This contract commenced on 3/02/2009.  The contract reprices every three months based on an index of jackup rates in seven international regions.  On 3/02/2010, the contract repriced at a new dayrate of $78k-$80k.  The next date on which the contract is expected to reprice is 6/02/2010 at a new dayrate of $76k-$78k.

1

10

Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.

Page 1 of 3

NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - May 24, 2010

Approximate actual and estimated unpaid down time days *

RIG

RIG DESIGN

YEAR BUILT / REBUILT

WATER DEPTH

LOCATION

OPERATOR

ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE

ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE

FULL CONTRACT DAYRATE ($000)

COMMENTS

2Q-10

2Q-10

3Q-10

4Q-10

A

E

E

E

This fleet status report contains information on contracts and letters of intent with our customers.  Letters of intent are noted in the comments section and may not result in an actual drilling contract.  The information contained in this fleet status report is as of the date of the report only and is subject to change without notice to the recipient, and we assume no duty to update any portion of the information contained herein.  This fleet status report contains statements that are not historical facts, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about estimated dura tion of client contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates, shipyard projects, our business, financial performance and prospects, letters of intent, contract awards, revenues and dayrates related to letters of intent or contract awards.  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, uncertainties and assumptions concerning actions by our clients, governments and other third parties, drilling activity levels, market conditions, operational difficulties, weather related events and other matters, from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge on th e SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

Full Contract Dayrate reflects the full daywork operating rate payable to the Company by the operator as provided in the applicable drilling contract unless otherwise specified.  The average dayrate over the term of the contract will be lower and could be substantially lower.  The actual average dayrate will depend upon a number of factors (rig downtime, suspension of operations, etc.) including some beyond our control.  Our client contracts and operations are generally subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and we urge you to review the description and explanation of such risks and uncertainties in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available free of charge on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

Brazil Semisubmersibles (3) (c )

Noble Dave Beard - Newbuild

F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter

1986/2008

10,000'-DP

Brazil

Petrobras

3/19/2010

3/18/2015

219-221

Eligible for a maximum 15% bonus.

18

Noble Paul Wolff

Noble EVA 4000™

1981/1999/      2006

9,200'-DP

Brazil

Petrobras

11/04/2009

11/03/2014

427-429

Eligible for a maximum 15% performance bonus.

2

Noble Therald Martin (b)

Pentagone 85

1977/2004

4,000'

Brazil

Petrobras

4/11/2007

10/17/2010

113-115

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

Brazil

Petrobras

10/18/2010

10/17/2015

269-271

Eligible for a maximum of 10% performance bonus.

Brazil Drillships (3) (c )

Noble Roger Eason (b)

NAM Nedlloyd-C

1977/2005

7,200'-DP

Brazil

Petrobras

3/15/2010

2/21/2012

346-348

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

47

8

Brazil

Petrobras

2/22/2012

10/19/2012

89-91

Anticipate entering the shipyard for +/- 240 days for rig modifications, regulatory inspection, and sea trials, of which 150 days are expected to be paid at a dayrate of $89k-$91k.

Brazil

Petrobras

10/20/2012

8/12/2016

346-348

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

Noble Leo Segerius (b)

Gusto Engineering Pelican Class

1981/2002

5,600’-DP

Brazil

Petrobras

6/27/2009

3/07/2011

300-302

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

40

Brazil

Petrobras

3/08/2011

11/03/2011

89-91

Anticipate entering the shipyard for +/- 240 days for rig modifications, regulatory inspection, and sea trials, of which 150 days are expected to be paid at a dayrate of $89k-$91k.

Brazil

Petrobras

11/04/2011

1/23/2016

300-302

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

Noble Muravlenko

Gusto Engineering Pelican Class

1982/1997

4,900’-DP

Brazil

Petrobras

5/21/2009

2/11/2013

289-291

Eligible for a maximum of 15% performance bonus.

1

Brazil

Petrobras

2/12/2013

10/10/2013

89-91

Anticipate entering the shipyard for +/- 240 days for rig modifications, regulatory inspection, and sea trials, of which 150 days are expected to be paid at a dayrate of $89k-$91k.

Brazil

Petrobras

10/11/2013

8/14/2015

289-291

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

Centrica/Maersk

6/30/2009

6/29/2010

379-381

United Kingdom

Centrica/Maersk

6/30/2010

10/14/2010

246-248

Plus a one well priced option; estimated time to complete  well is +/- 60 days.

4

North Sea/Mediterranean Semisubmersible (1)

Noble Homer Ferrington

F&G 9500 Enhanced Pacesetter

1985/2004

7,200

Libya

ExxonMobil

4/18/2009

4/17/2012

536-538

Uplift in dayrate for operations in Libya from contract dayrate of $505k-$507k per day included. Upgrades, repairs, and inspections between wells.

26

7

North Sea Jackups (9)

Noble Hans Deul

F&G JU-2000E

2009

400'-IC

Netherlands

Shell

2/06/2009

2/05/2011

127-129

Noble Scott Marks

F&G JU-2000E

2009

400'-IC

United Kingdom

Centrica

9/07/2009

9/06/2011

212-214

Dayrate includes cost escalation adjustments.

Noble Julie Robertson

Baker Marine Europe Class

1981/2001

390'-IC (e)

United Kingdom

Centrica

9/15/2009

9/14/2010

211-213

Noble Al White

CFEM T-2005-C

1982/2005

360’-IC

Netherlands

Total

12/03/2009

6/03/2011

111-113

Plus a six month priced option.

Noble Byron Welliver

CFEM T-2005-C

1982

300’-IC

United Kingdom

ATP

3/03/2010

08/03/2010

85-87

Noble Lynda Bossler

MSC/CJ-46

1982

250’-IC

Netherlands

Cirrus Energy

4/01/2010

8/15/2010

88-90

Plus two +/- 60 day priced options.

Noble Piet van Ede

MSC/CJ-46

1982

250’-IC

Netherlands

Gaz de France

2/23/2010

10/15/2010

108-110

Two well extension; should enter the shipyard on 7/15/2010 for 30 days at zero dayrate.

30

Noble Ronald Hoope

MSC/CJ-46

1982

250’-IC

Netherlands

Gaz de France

2/23/2010

8/15/2010

92-94

Plus two priced option wells; estimated time to complete each well is +/- 60 days.

Noble George Sauvageau

NAM Nedlloyd-C

1981

250’-IC

Netherlands

Wintershall

1/01/2010

12/31/2010

117-119

West Africa Jackups (5) (c )

Noble Percy Johns

F&G L-780 MOD II

1981/1995

300’-IC

Nigeria

ExxonMobil

3/26/2010

5/24/2010

84-86

Nigeria

Exxon Mobile

5/25/2010

5/24/2012

84-86

Received a letter of intent for 2-years firm plus 1-year priced option; which would be subject to a 240-day notice of cancellation.

Noble Tommy Craighead

F&G L-780 MOD II

1982/2003

300’-IC

Cameroon

Shipyard

5/19/2009

4/30/2010

-

Available.

30

Cameroon

EurOil

5/01/2010

8/31/2010

89-91

Received contract for two wells plus two - one well priced options.

Noble Ed Noble

MLT Class 82-SD-C

1984/2003

250’-IC

Nigeria

ExxonMobil

2/01/2010

5/24/2010

84-86

Nigeria

Exxon Mobile

5/25/2010

5/24/2012

84-86

Received a letter of intent for 2-years firm plus 1-year priced option; which would be subject to a 240-day notice of cancellation.

Noble Lloyd Noble

MLT Class 82-SD-C

1983/1990

250’-IC

Nigeria

Amni

1/07/2010

6/15/2010

89-91

Noble Don Walker

Baker Marine BMC 150-SD

1982/1992

150’-IC

Cameroon

Shipyard

3/11/2009

-

Available.

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Changes from last Fleet Status Report denoted by Red, Bold, Underlined type.

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NOBLE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FLEET STATUS REPORT - May 24, 2010

Approximate actual and estimated unpaid down time days *

RIG

RIG DESIGN

YEAR BUILT / REBUILT

WATER DEPTH

LOCATION

OPERATOR

ESTIMATED CONTRACT START DATE

ESTIMATED CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE

FULL CONTRACT DAYRATE ($000)

COMMENTS

2Q-10

2Q-10

3Q-10

4Q-10

A

E

E

E

This fleet status report contains information on contracts and letters of intent with our customers.  Letters of intent are noted in the comments section and may not result in an actual drilling contract.  The information contained in this fleet status report is as of the date of the report only and is subject to change without notice to the recipient, and we assume no duty to update any portion of the information contained herein.  This fleet status report contains statements that are not historical facts, which are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about estimated dura tion of client contracts, contract dayrate amounts, future contract commencement dates, shipyard projects, our business, financial performance and prospects, letters of intent, contract awards, revenues and dayrates related to letters of intent or contract awards.  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, uncertainties and assumptions concerning actions by our clients, governments and other third parties, drilling activity levels, market conditions, operational difficulties, weather related events and other matters, from time to time in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), which are available free of charge on th e SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

Full Contract Dayrate reflects the full daywork operating rate payable to the Company by the operator as provided in the applicable drilling contract unless otherwise specified.  The average dayrate over the term of the contract will be lower and could be substantially lower.  The actual average dayrate will depend upon a number of factors (rig downtime, suspension of operations, etc.) including some beyond our control.  Our client contracts and operations are generally subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, and we urge you to review the description and explanation of such risks and uncertainties in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available free of charge on the SEC’s Web site at www.sec.gov.

Arabian Gulf Jackups (14) (c )

Noble Roger Lewis

F&G JU-2000E

2007

400'-IC

Qatar

Shell

2/03/2008

4/27/2010

104-106

UAE/Hamriyah

Shipyard

4/28/2010

8/26/2010

-

Installation of leg extensions; upgrading steel.

27

37

56

Noble Jimmy Puckett

F&G L-780 MOD II

1982/2002

300'-IC

Qatar

RasGas

6/19/2009

4/04/2010

59-61

Qatar

RasGas

4/05/2010

4/04/2012

71-73

Option wells converted to a fixed contract which is subject to 120-day notice of cancellation plus a two-year priced option.

Noble Kenneth Delaney

F&G L-780 MOD II

1983/1998

300'-IC

Qatar

QatarGas 3 & 4

4/1/2010

5/14/2010

99-101

UAE (Hamriyah)

Shipyard

5/15/2010

8/31/2010

-

9

37

62

India

Deepwater Drilling/ONGC

9/01/2010

8/31/2013

49-51

Received a letter of intent. Rig bareboat which would be chartered to Deepwater Drilling which is contracted with ONGC.

Noble Gus Androes

Levingston Class 111-C

1982/2004

300'-IC

Qatar

Maersk Oil Qatar

8/11/2009

8/10/2010

51-53

Rig substitution for Noble David Tinsley contract; rig to serve as an accommodation.

Noble Harvey Duhaney

Levingston Class 111-C

1976/2001

300'-IC

Qatar

Total

4/05/2009

6/04/2010

84-86

Qatar

Total

6/05/2010

12/01/2011

59-61

Received a letter of intent.  Contract would be subject to a 60-day notice of cancellation.

Noble Alan Hay (formerly the Noble Mark Burns)

Levingston Class 111-C

1980/2005

300'-IC

UAE (Dubai)

Dubai Petroleum

10/12/2009

11/15/2011

#

Rate withheld at request of operator.  Contract is subject to a 90-day notice of cancellation.   Entered the shipyard on 5/20/2010 for 90 days at zero dayrate for upgrades and survey; the Noble Roy Rhodes will be substituted during this period.

4

43

43

Noble Roy Rhodes

MLT Class 116-C

1979/2009

300’-IC

UAE (Sharjah)

Shipyard

1/01/2010

6/22/2010

-

Upgrades and regulatory inspection, then available.

54

33

UAE (Dubai)

Dubai Petroleum

6/23/2010

9/05/2010

#

Rig substitution for the Noble Alan Hay (formerly the Noble Mark Burns).

Noble Joe Beall (formerly the Noble Cees van Diemen)

Modec 300C-38

1981/2004

300'-IC

Qatar

McDermott

11/10/2009

7/05/2010

53-55

Accommodation work.

Noble David Tinsley

Modec 300C-38

1981/2004

300'-IC

UAE (Hamriyah)

Shipyard

5/09/2009

9/30/2010

-

Estimated timing for leg repair/replacement.

54

37

92

Noble Gene House

Modec 300C-38

1981/1998

300'-IC

Qatar

Maersk Oil Qatar

5/21/2009

8/15/2010

47-49

Accommodation work.

Noble Charles Copeland

MLT Class 82-SD-C

1979/2001

280’-IC

UAE (Hamriyah)

Shipyard

12/01/2009

-

Available.

54

Noble Chuck Syring

MLT Class 82-C

1976/1996

250’-IC

Qatar

RasGas

2/04/2010

2/03/2011

47-49

Accommodation work.  Contract is subject to a 120-day notice of cancellation.

Dhabi II

Baker Marine BMC 150

1982/2006

150'-IC

UAE (Abu Dhabi)

ADOC

7/15/2008

7/14/2011

91-93

Noble Dick Favor

Baker Marine BMC 150

1982/2004

150'-IC

Bahrain

Occidental

12/29/2009

2/17/2010

69-71

UAE (Hamriyah)

Shipyard

2/18/2010

-

Available.

54

India Jackups (3) (c, d)

Noble Ed Holt

Levingston Class 111-C

1981/2003

300’-IC

India

Jindal/ONGC

2/23/2010

2/22/2015

56-58

Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which is contracted with ONGC.

Noble George McLeod

F&G L-780 MOD II

1981/1995

300’-IC

India

Jindal/ONGC

1/05/2009

1/04/2012

132-134

Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which is contracted with ONGC.

Noble Charlie Yester

MLT Class 116-C

1980

300’-IC

India

Jindal/ONGC

12/30/2009

5/12/2010

59-61

Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which is contracted with ONGC. Drilling well-to-well extension.

5/13/2010

6/03/2010

-

Mobilization and ONGC Acceptance.

21

6/04/2010

6/03/2013

49-51

Rig bareboat chartered to Jindal which is contracted with ONGC.

Far East Semisubmersibles (1)

Noble Jim Day - Newbuild

Bingo 9000

1999/2009

12,000'-DP

Singapore - Jurong

Shipyard

6/08/2010

-

Mobilization delay caused by heavy lift company.

In-transit & acceptance testing

Marathon

6/09/2010

9/22/2010

-

Lump sum fee will offset mobilization costs.  The drilling contract for the  Noble Jim Day contains a termination right in the event the rig is not ready to commence operations by December 31, 2010.

US GOM

Marathon

9/23/2010

9/22/2014

514-516

Far East Drillship (1)

Globetrotter - Newbuild

Globetrotter Class

2011

10,000'-DP

Dalian, China - STX / Netherlands - Huisman

Shipyard

9/30/2011

-

In-transit & acceptance testing

TBA

10/01/2011

12/31/2011

TBA

TBA

1/01/2012

TBA

TBA

Available.

683

279

518

194

(a)

Unit has been upgraded to the NC-5SM mooring standard.

(b)

Rig utilizes the Aluminum Alloy Riser technology.

(c)

In various market segments, 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.

2010 Total: (includes: shipyard, stacked, & downtime days.)

2717

(d)

Listed rigs are modified bareboat charter; cost structure varies by region.

(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.

*

A = Actual approximate 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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