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): March 14, 2013

 Ensco plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

England and Wales	1-8097	98-0635229
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6 Chesterfield Gardens

London, England W1J 5BQ

(Address of Principal Executive Offices and Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 44 (0) 20 7659 4660

Not Applicable

(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:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT	3
Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure	3
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits	3
SIGNATURE	4
EXHIBIT INDEX	5
Fleet Status Report as of March 14, 2013

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INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE REPORT

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

The Fleet Status Report of Ensco plc as of  March 14, 2013 is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

The information furnished in Item 7.01 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit

No. Description

99.1 Fleet Status Report of Ensco plc as of March14, 2013.

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SIGNATURE

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	Ensco plc
Date: March 14, 2013	/s/ ROBERT W. EDWARDS, III
	Robert W. Edwards, III
	Controller

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Fleet Status Report of Ensco plc as of March 14, 2013.

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Ensco plc Fleet Status Report 14 March 2013

Monthly Changes
Bolded rig names and underlined text signify changes in rig status from previous report.
Rig Type Region / Rig	Design	Water Depth' (1)	Customer/  Status	Day Rate  $000′s US	Location	Est. Avail (2)	Comments
Floaters
North & South America (excluding Brazil)
ENSCO DS-3	Drillship, DP3 Samsung	10000/12000	BP	Low 490s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jun. 16	Zero rate for approx. 45 days in 1Q13. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO DS-5	Drillship, DP3 Samsung	10000/12000	Petrobras	Mid 430s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 16	Zero rate for approx. 27 days in 1Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 17%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 8500	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Anadarko/Eni	Low 300s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Sep. 14	Planned inspection for approx. 20 days in 4Q13 at zero rate. Plus approx. $31,000 per day for lump sum payment of $20 million and one-time reimbursable costs of $27 million amortized through Aug. 13.  Plus cost adjustments and three 1-year same-rate options
ENSCO 8501	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Nexen/Noble Energy	Mid 380s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Aug. 14	Plus approx. $19,000 per day for mobilization expenses and upgrade costs amortized through Aug. 13. Plus cost adjustments. Continue with Noble Energy to Aug. 14, mid 520s. Plus cost adjustments and three 1-year unpriced options
ENSCO 8502	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Nexen/LLOG	Low 500s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 13	Assigned to LLOG. Plus approx. $35,000 per day for reimbursable mobilization expenses and upgrade costs amortized through Jul. 13. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 8503	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Cobalt	Low 550s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jan. 14	Plus approx. $54,000 per day for reimbursable mobilization expenses and upgrade costs amortized through Dec. 13. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 8505	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Anadarko/Apache/ Noble Energy	High 480s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 14	Plus cost adjustments and two 1-year unpriced options
ENSCO 8506	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Anadarko	Low 530s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 15	Plus cost adjustments

Brazil
ENSCO DS-4	Drillship, DP3 Samsung	10000/12000	BP	Mid 550s	Brazil	Jul. 16	Zero rate for approx. 27 days in 1Q13. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 7500	Semisubmersible DP	8000	Petrobras	Low 320s	Brazil	Aug. 14	Zero rate for approx. 54 days in 1Q13 and approx. 10 days in 2Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 5%. Plus approx. $20,000 per day for mobilization revenue and expenses amortized over primary contract term. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 6001	Semisubmersible - DP Megathyst	5700	Petrobras	Mid 270s	Brazil	Jun. 13	Zero rate for approx. 7 days in 1Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 6002	Semisubmersible - DP Megathyst	5700	Petrobras	Mid 270s	Brazil	Jul. 13	Zero rate for approx. 6 days in 1Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 6003	Semisubmersible - DP Megathyst	5700	Petrobras	High 310s	Brazil	Jan. 17	Zero rate for approx. 4 days in 1Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 6004	Semisubmersible - DP Megathyst	5700	Petrobras	High 310s	Brazil	Oct. 16	Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 5000	Semisubmersible - Conv Neptune Pentagon	2300/2650	Petrobras	High 230s	Brazil	Jul. 13	Zero rate for approx. 12 days in 1Q13. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 5002	Semisubmersible - Conv Aker H-3	1000	OGX	Low 220s	Brazil	Nov. 13	Zero rate for approx. 5 days in 1Q13
ENSCO 5004	Semisubmersible - Conv  F & G Enhanced Pacesetter	1500	OGX	Mid 230s	Brazil	Nov. 13
ENSCO 6000	Semisubmersible - DP Amethyst	3400/4000	Petrobras	Low 200s	Brazil	Apr. 14	Rate increases Apr. 13 to mid 270s. Currently outfitted for workover activity. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 18%, plus cost adjustments

Ensco plc Fleet Status Report 14 March 2013

Monthly Changes
Bolded rig names and underlined text signify changes in rig status from previous report.
Rig Type Region / Rig	Design	Water Depth' (1)	Customer/  Status	Day Rate  $000′s US	Location	Est. Avail (2)	Comments
Floaters

Europe & Mediterranean
ENSCO 5006	Semisubmersible - Conv Bingo 8,000	6200/7500	Noble Energy	Low 430s	Israel	Jan. 18	Mobilize to Singapore shipyard in 1Q14 under contract to Inpex for 40 month drilling program in Australia with estimated commencement 3Q14, initially low 460s. Plus periodic rate increases resulting in low 490s average rate over drilling program. Plus initial estimate of $166,000 per day amortized over the duration of the drilling program for capital upgrades and day rates during shipyard stay and mobilizations

Middle East & Africa
ENSCO DS-1	Drillship - DP Gusto 10,000	6000/10000	TOTAL	Low 350s	Angola	Jan. 16	Zero rate for approx. 10 days in 1Q13. Plus unpriced options and cost adjustments. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 5%
ENSCO DS-2	Drillship - DP Gusto 10,000	6000/10000	TOTAL	Low 480s	Angola	Jul. 13	Zero rate for approx. 27 days in 1Q13. Planned inspection early 3Q13 for approx. 25 days at zero rate. Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 5%, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO DS-6	Drillship, DP3 Samsung	10000/12000	BP	Low 520s	Angola	Feb. 18	Plus approx. $103,000 per day amortized over 5-year contract term for special day rate ahead of mobilization, upgrade costs and estimated reimbursable mobilization expenses. Plus cost adjustments and two 1-year options at mutually agreed rates
ENSCO 5001	Semisubmersible - Conv Sonat	5000/6500	PetroSA	Low 280s	South Africa	Jan. 15	Zero rate for 15 days in 1Q13 for mobilization. Plus approx. $7,500 per day for reimbursable mobilization expenses amortized over primary contract term to Jan. 15. Plus two 1-well options, low 320s

Asia & Pacific Rim
ENSCO 8504	Semisubmersible DP	8500/10000	Shell	Low 470s	Philippines	May 15	Eligible for bonus opportunity up to 15%, plus cost adjustments. Mobilization fee of $4 million to be amortized over primary contract term. Then to Shell in Malaysia Jul. 13 to May 15, mid 530s. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 5005	Semisubmersible - Conv  F & G Enhanced Pacesetter	1500/1700	Shipyard		Singapore	1Q14	Planned inspection and shipyard upgrades

Under Construction
ENSCO DS-7	Drillship, DP3 Samsung	10000/12000	Under construction/ Contracted	South Korea	4Q16	Contracted to Total in Angola from 4Q13 to 4Q16, initial rate mid 610s for first 90 days after commencement. Plus periodic rate increases resulting in high 640s average rate over three-year contract. Mob fee of $31 million to be amortized over primary contract term
ENSCO DS-8	Drillship, DP3 Samsung GF12000	10000/12000	Under construction	South Korea	3Q14
ENSCO DS-9	Drillship, DP3 Samsung GF12000	10000/12000	Under construction	South Korea	4Q14

(1)  For rigs that may be modified to drill in deeper water depths, both the currently outfitted and maximum upgrade capabilities are shown.

(2)  Estimated available date for rig after current and follow-on contracts (excluding option period) and shipyard stays have been completed. For newbuild rigs without a contract, the estimated available date is the expected delivery date from the shipyard.

Ensco plc Fleet Status Report 14 March 2013

Rig Type Region / Rig	Design	Water Depth'	Customer/ Status	Day Rate $000′s US	Location	Est. Avail (1)	Comments
Jackups
North & South America (excluding Brazil)
U.S. Gulf of Mexico
ENSCO 68	MLT 84-CE	400	Chevron	Mid 130s	Gulf of Mexico	Jan. 14	Day rate does not include certain extra reimbursable costs
ENSCO 69	MLT 84-Slot	300	Cold stacked		Gulf of Mexico
ENSCO 75	MLT Super 116-C	400	Apache	High 130s	Gulf of Mexico	Jan. 14	Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 81	MLT 116-C	350	Dynamic	Low 90s	Gulf of Mexico	Nov. 13	Next to Stone Apr. 13 to Nov. 13, high 130s
ENSCO 82	MLT 116-C	300	Energy XXI	Mid 120s	Gulf of Mexico	Sep. 13	Rate increases May 13 to low 130s and Jul. 13 to mid 130s, plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 86	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Apache	Low 110s	Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 13
ENSCO 87	MLT 116-C	350	Apache	Low 120s	Gulf of Mexico	Jul. 13
ENSCO 90	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Energy XXI	Low 110s	Gulf of Mexico	Oct. 13
ENSCO 99	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Energy XXI	Low 110s	Gulf of Mexico	Oct. 13
Pride Wisconsin	MLT-Slot	300	Cold stacked		Gulf of Mexico

Mexico
ENSCO 83	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Pemex	Low 90s	Mexico	Oct. 16	Shipyard inspection for approx. 23 days in 1Q13 at zero rate
ENSCO 89	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Pemex	Low 90s	Mexico	Nov. 15	Planned inspection 3Q13 for approx. 21 days at zero rate
ENSCO 93	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Pemex	Low 90s	Mexico	Jun. 15
ENSCO 98	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Pemex	Low 90s	Mexico	Aug. 15

Europe
North Sea
ENSCO 70	Hitachi K1032N	250	RWE Dea	Mid 140s	UK	Feb. 14	-----. Plus one 1-well unpriced option. Planned shipyard upgrade and inspection late 3Q13 for approx. 90 days at zero rate. Then to RWE Dea Dec. 13 to Feb. 14, mid 140s
ENSCO 71	Hitachi K1032N	225	Maersk	Low 110s	Denmark	May 14	Plus approx. $13,000 per day for reimbursable upgrade cost amortized Oct. 12 to May 13. Rate increases May 13 to low 140s. Plus two 1-year options at escalating day rates and one 1-year at mutually agreed rate
ENSCO 72	Hitachi K1025N	225	Maersk	Low 110s	Denmark	Aug. 13	Plus approx. $7,000 per day for reimbursable upgrade cost amortized Aug. 12 to Aug. 13. Plus three 1-year options at escalating day rates and one 1-year option at mutually agreed rate
ENSCO 80	MLT 116-CE	225	Perenco	High 90s	UK	Jan. 17	Plus cost adjustments. Next to EOG Apr. 13 to Jan. 14, high 90s, plus cost adjustments. Rate increases Oct. 13 to low 130s and Nov. 13 to high 130s, plus cost adjustments. Then to GDF Jan. 14 to Jan. 17, high 130s. Plus cost adjustments and unpriced option
ENSCO 92	MLT 116-C	225	RWE Dea	Mid 140s	UK	Jul. 14	-----. Next to O.N.E in Netherlands May 13 to Jul. 13, low 130s. Plus cost adjustments. Then to Tullow in Netherlands Jul. 13 to Oct. 13, mid 140s. -----. Plus cost adjustments. Then to O.N.E Oct. 13 to Mar. 14, mid 140s. Plus cost adjustments. Then to ConocoPhillips in UK Mar. 14 to Jul. 14, low 160s. Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 100	MLT 150-88-C	350	E.ON	High 150s	UK	Oct. 14	Planned shipyard inspection for approx. 35 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Next to Ithaca May 13 to Oct. 14, low 160s. Plus cost adjustments and two 1-well options
ENSCO 101	KFELS MOD V-A	400	Maersk	Low 200s	UK	Dec. 14	Planned shipyard inspection for approx. 8 days in 1Q13 and approx. 17 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Next to Tullow Apr. 13 to Aug. 13, mid 210s. Then to DONG in Denmark to Dec. 13, low 220s. Plus two 25-day unpriced options. Then to BP in UK to Dec. 14, mid 210s, plus two 6-month unpriced options.  All with cost adjustments
ENSCO 102	KFELS MOD V-A	400	ConocoPhillips	Low 200s	UK	Jun. 16	Planned shipyard inspection for approx. 14 days in 1Q13 and approx. 11 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Rate firm for 8 wells (est. through Jun. 14) thereafter at mutually agreed rate. Plus cost adjustments and unpriced options

Ensco plc Fleet Status Report 14 March 2013

Rig Type Region / Rig	Design	Water Depth'	Customer/ Status	Day Rate $000′s US	Location	Est. Avail (1)	Comments
Jackups

Middle East & Africa
Middle East
ENSCO 54	F&G L-780 Mod II-C	300	Bunduq	Mid 90s	UAE	Sep. 13	Plus cost adjustments. Next to BG in India Mar. 13 to Sep. 13, low 140s. Plus approx. $9,000 per day for mobilization amortized over contract term
ENSCO 58	F&G L-780 Mod II	250	-----Saudi Aramco	Mid 60s	Saudi Arabia	Jan. 14	Planned inspection for approx. 45 days in 1Q14 at zero rate. -----. Plus one 1-year same rate option
ENSCO 76	MLT Super 116-C	350	Saudi Aramco	Low 100s	Saudi Arabia	Jun. 14	Planned inspection 4Q13 for approx. 20 days at zero rate. Plus one 1-year option, high 150s
ENSCO 84	MLT 82 SD-C	250	-----Shipyard	-----	Saudi Arabia	Nov. 14	Shipyard upgrade for approx. 35 days in 1Q13 and approx. 45 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Then to Saudi Aramco to Nov. 14, low 60s. Plus one 1-year option, mid 70s
ENSCO 88	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Ras Gas	Low 80s	Qatar	Sep. 16	Rate increases May 13 to low 110s. Next planned shipyard upgrade and mobilization for approx. 30 days in 2Q13 and approx. 90 days in 3Q13 at zero rate. Then to Saudi Aramco Oct. 13 to Sep. 16, low 100s. Plus one 1-year priced option
ENSCO 91	Hitachi Zosen Drill Hope C-150	270	Saudi Aramco	High 60s	Saudi Arabia	Aug. 14	Plus one 1-year option, mid 90s
ENSCO 94	Hitachi 250-C	250	Shipyard		Qatar	Apr. 16	Shipyard upgrade for approx. 90 days in 1Q13 and approx. 20 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Then to Saudi Aramco Apr. 13 to Apr. 16, low 100s. Plus one 1-year priced option
ENSCO 96	Hitachi 250-C	250	Saudi Aramco	Low 60s	Saudi Arabia	Dec. 14	Planned shipyard upgrade for approx. 45 days in 2Q13 and approx. 35 days in 3Q13 at zero rate. Plus one 1-year option, mid 70s
ENSCO 97	MLT 82 SD-C	250	Saudi Aramco	Low 60s	Saudi Arabia	Dec. 14	Planned shipyard upgrade for approx. 45 days in 3Q13 and approx. 35 days in 4Q13 at zero rate. Plus one 1-year option, mid 70s
Pride Pennsylvania	MLT	300	Sold		-----		Sold in 1Q13 for $16 million. Book value equaled $16 million

Asia & Pacific Rim
Southeast Asia / Australia
ENSCO 52	F&G L-780 Mod II-C	300	-----Shipyard	-----	Malaysia	Jul. 14	Shipyard upgrade for approx. 30 days in 1Q13 and approx. 60 days in 2Q13 at zero rate. Next to Murphy in Malaysia May 13 to Jul. 14, high 70s. Plus cost adjustments and one 1-year unpriced option.  Plus $21,000 per day for upgrade costs amortized Jun. 13 to Nov. 13
ENSCO 53	F&G L-780 Mod II-C	300	BC Petroleum	Low 100s	Malaysia	Jun. 13	Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 56	F&G L-780 Mod II-C	300	Pertamina	Mid 70s	Indonesia	Apr. 13	Plus one 6-month unpriced option. Next planned shipyard time 2Q13 for approx. 70 days at zero rate
ENSCO 67	MLT 84-CE	400	Pertamina	Mid 130s	Indonesia	Mar. 16	Plus one 8-month unpriced option
ENSCO 85	MLT 116-C	300	Pertamina	Mid 130s	Indonesia	Feb. 14	Plus approx. $7,000 per day for mobilization amortized Feb. 13 to Jan. 14. Plus one 8-month unpriced option
ENSCO 104	KFELS MOD V-B	400	Apache	Mid 190s	Australia	May 13	Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 105	KFELS MOD V-B	400	Petronas Carigali	Mid 150s	Malaysia	Nov. 13	Shipyard time for approx. 34 days in 1Q13 at zero rate. Plus one 1-year unpriced option
ENSCO 106	KFELS MOD V-B	400	Newfield	High 130s	Malaysia	Oct. 13	Plus cost adjustments
ENSCO 107	KFELS MOD V-B	400	Thang Long JOC (PV Drilling)	High 140s	Vietnam	Aug. 14	Plus cost adjustments. Next to Mitra Energy in Vietnam Apr. 13 to Jun. 13, low 160s. Plus two 1-well options. Then to OMV in New Zealand Oct. 13 to Aug. 14, low 230s. Plus cost adjustments and one 90-day unpriced option. Mob fee to be amortized over primary contract term
ENSCO 108	KFELS MOD V-B	400	PTTEP	Mid 130s	Thailand	Apr. 14	Plus approx. $2,000 per day for upgrade costs amortized Apr. 12 to Apr. 14
ENSCO 109	KFELS MOD V-Super B	350	ENI/Murphy/ Vermillion/Santos	Low 180s	Australia	Jun. 13	Plus approx. $5,000 per day for mobilization amortized to Apr. 13. Next to PTTEP Apr. 13 to Jun. 13, mid 190s. Plus one 1-well same rate option

Under Construction
ENSCO 120	KFELS Super A	400	Under construction/ Contracted	Singapore	Mar. 15	Contracted to Nexen in the UK from 4Q13 to Mar. 15, low 230s.  Plus cost adjustments and eleven 1-well options, mid 250s.  Mob fee of approx. $8 million to be amortized over primary contract term
ENSCO 121	KFELS Super A	400	Under construction/ Contracted	Singapore	1Q16	Contracted to Wintershall in Danish and Dutch sector from 1Q14 to 1Q16, low 230s. Plus one 1-year unpriced option. Mob fee of approx. $8 million to be amortized over primary contract term
ENSCO 122	KFELS Super A	400	Under construction	Singapore	3Q14

(1)  Estimated available date for rig after current and follow-on contracts (excluding option period) and shipyard stays have been completed. For newbuild rigs without a contract, the estimated available date is the expected delivery date from the shipyard.

Ensco plc Fleet Status Report 14 March 2013

Rig	Design	Water Depth'	Customer/ Status	Day Rate $000′s US	Location	Est. Avail (1)	Comments
Other
Deepwater Drilling Management
Kizomba	Deepwater TLP Drilling Rig	5000	ExxonMobil	Mid 40s	Angola	Jun. 15	Currently reduced crew. Rate increases May 13 to mid 80s with full crew complement. Expect to commence operations in 4Q13
Thunderhorse	Deepwater Semisubmersible	6000	BP	Mid 90s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jan. 14	Plus three 1-year priced options, plus cost adjustments
Mad Dog	Deepwater Spar Drilling Rig	4500	BP	Low 60s	U.S. Gulf of Mexico	Jan. 15	Plus one 1-year priced option, plus cost adjustments

(1)  Estimated available date for rig after current and follow-on contracts (excluding option period) and shipyard stays have been completed. For newbuild rigs without a contract, the estimated available date is the expected delivery date from the shipyard.

Definitions and Disclaimers

Day Rate Definition. The day rates reflected in this Fleet Status Report are the operating day rates charged to customers, which may include estimated contractual adjustments for changes in operating costs and/or reimbursable cost adjustments for ongoing expenses such as crew, catering, insurance and taxes. The day rates, however, do not include certain types of non-recurring revenues such as lump sum mobilization payments, revenues earned during mobilizations, revenues associated with contract preparation and other non-recurring reimbursable items such as mobilizations and capital enhancements, and the impact of the fair market value adjustments to previously acquired drilling contracts.  Routine and non-routine downtime may reduce the actual revenues recognized during the contract term.  Additionally, the Company occasionally negotiates special rates with customers as noted in the comments that reduce revenues recognized during the contract term.

Forward Looking Statement. Statements contained in this Fleet Status Report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “could,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “will” and similar words and specifically include statements involving future rig day rates; cost adjustments; utilization; estimated rig availability; contract duration, status, terms and other contract commitments; customers; rig enhancement projects; new rig commitments; the expected period of time and number of rigs that will be in a shipyard for repairs, maintenance, enhancement or construction; and scheduled delivery dates for new rigs. Such statements are subject to numerous risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to vary materially from those indicated, including governmental regulatory, legislative and permitting requirements affecting drilling operations; changes in worldwide rig supply and demand, competition and technology; future levels of offshore drilling activity; downtime and other risks associated with offshore rig operations, relocations, severe weather or hurricanes; possible cancellation or suspension of drilling contracts as a result of mechanical difficulties, performance or other reasons; risks inherent to shipyard rig construction, repair, maintenance or enhancement; actual contract commencement dates; environmental or other liabilities, risks or losses; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel on commercially reasonable terms; governmental action, civil unrest and political and economic uncertainties; terrorism, piracy and military action; and the outcome of litigation, legal proceedings, investigations or other claims or contract disputes.  In addition to the numerous factors described above, you should also carefully read and consider “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in Part I and “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II of our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as updated in our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on the Investor Relations section of our website at www.enscoplc.com.  Each forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date of the particular statement, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking statements, except as required by law.