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Noble Reviews Options for Idle Ocean Apex

Noble Corp. is reviewing options for the idle 1,828.8 m-rated Ocean Apex semisubmersible, which moved to Malaysia in October 2025 after work for Chevron in Australia.
Ocean Apex (Image source: Noble Corporation)

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Noble Corp. is reviewing next steps for the idle 6,000-ft semisubmersible Ocean Apex.

Company executives said during Noble Corp.’s Q1 2026 conference call on 27 April 2026 that opportunities exist for the rig. The company expects to decide its next move within the next couple of quarters.

The 1976-built Ocean Apex last worked for Chevron in Australia. The rig moved to Malaysia in October 2025 and has remained idle there since.

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