Scarabeo 9 Heads to Canary Islands After Libya Work
27, May 2026
Saipem’s Scarabeo 9 is heading to Las Palmas after completing Eni work offshore Libya, with West Africa remaining in focus for future rig opportunities.
Semisubmersible rig
Dolphin Drilling Secures $150 million Rig Extension
12, May 2026
Dolphin Drilling has finalized a long-term contract with Harbour Energy for Paul B Loyd Jr in the UK North Sea, adding about $150 million to its backlog.
Valaris Sells DPS-1 for Recycling
6, May 2026
Valaris has sold Valaris DPS-1 for recycling after the 10,000-ft semisubmersible was stacked in Malaysia following its release from work offshore Australia.
Noble Reviews Options for Idle Ocean Apex
29, April 2026
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.
Hercules Rig Remains Warm Stacked as SFL Targets New Work
13, February 2026
SFL Corporation remains optimistic about securing new employment for the 10,000-ft harsh-environment semisubmersible Hercules. The rig has been warm stacked in Norway since completing an Equinor contract in Canada in November 2024.
