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Offshore Rig Utilization by Rig Type
Current Competitive Offshore Rig Utilization by Rig Type
Drill Barge 70.0%  (7/10)
Drillship 91.1%  (41/45)
Jackup 75.4%  (269/357)
Semisub 81.7%  (138/169)
Submersible 100.0%  (1/1)
Tender 78.6%  (22/28)
Updated: 11/6/2009
Historical Competitive Offshore Rig Utilization by Rig Type
Below is the breakdown of rig utilization by rig types for each time period indicated. Utilization numbers are based on a snapshot rig count. Only competitive rigs are included.
Rig Type Current Month Ago 6 Months Ago 1 Year Ago
Drill Barge 70.0%  (7/10) 80.0%  (8/10) 90.0%  (9/10) 90.0%  (9/10)
Drillship 91.1%  (41/45) 86.4%  (38/44) 82.9%  (34/41) 86.8%  (33/38)
Jackup 75.4%  (269/357) 77.3%  (272/352) 80.9%  (280/346) 89.7%  (297/331)
Semisub 81.7%  (138/169) 80.6%  (133/165) 83.1%  (133/160) 82.9%  (126/152)
Submersible 100.0%  (1/1) 0.0%  (0/1) 100.0%  (1/1) 100.0%  (1/1)
Tender 78.6%  (22/28) 77.8%  (21/27) 88.5%  (23/26) 92.3%  (24/26)
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Historical Offshore Rig Utilization
The following graph provides rig utilization rates for the last 3 years based on the number days on contract for the competitive rigs of this type.
Upcoming Utilization Highlights
Jan: Inland Barge May: Semisubmersible Sept: Drillship
Feb: Jackup Jun: Submersible Oct: Drill Barge
Mar: Drillship Jul: Inland Barge Nov: Semisubmersible
Apr: Drill Barge Aug: Jackup Dec: Tender

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