EX-24.1 5 h22957exv24w1.txt POWERS OF ATTORNEY EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY James S. Tisch hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ James S. Tisch Chief Executive Officer February 15, 2005 ------------------ & Chairman of the Board James S. Tisch EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Lawrence R. Dickerson hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Lawrence R. Dickerson Director, President and February 15, 2005 ------------------------- Chief Operating Officer Lawrence R. Dickerson EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Gary T. Krenek hereby designates and appoints William C. Long as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorney-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Gary T. Krenek Vice President and February 15, 2005 ------------------- Chief Financial Officer Gary T. Krenek EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Beth G. Gordon hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for her and in her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Beth G. Gordon Controller February 15, 2005 ------------------- Beth G. Gordon EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Alan R. Batkin hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Alan R. Batkin Director February 15, 2005 ------------------ Alan R. Batkin EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Charles L. Fabrikant hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Charles L. Fabrikant Director February 15, 2005 ------------------------ Charles L. Fabrikant EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Paul G. Gaffney II hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for her and in her name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Paul G. Gaffney II Director February 15, 2005 ---------------------- Paul G. Gaffney II EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Herbert C. Hofmann hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Herbert C. Hofmann Director February 15, 2005 ---------------------- Herbert C. Hofmann EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Arthur L. Rebell hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Arthur L. Rebell Director February 15, 2005 --------------------- Arthur L. Rebell EXHIBIT 24.1 POWER OF ATTORNEY Raymond S. Troubh hereby designates and appoints William C. Long and Gary T. Krenek and each of them (with full power to each of them to act alone) as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and re-substitution (the "Attorneys-in-Fact"), for him and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to execute the Annual report on Form 10-K (the "Annual Report") to be filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission and any amendment(s) to the Annual Report, which amendment(s) may make such changes in the Annual Report as either Attorney-in-Fact deems appropriate, and to file the Annual Report and each such amendment to the Annual Report together with all exhibits thereto and any and all documents in connection therewith. SIGNATURE TITLE DATE --------- ----- ---- /s/ Raymond S. Troubh Director February 15, 2005 --------------------- Raymond S. Troubh