HOUSTON, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Offshore
Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) today announced that it will issue its
future fleet status reports each calendar quarter concurrent with
the release of its quarterly earnings. The Company has
historically issued its fleet status reports on a monthly
basis. The change from monthly to quarterly reporting is
intended to better protect sensitive customer and contract
information in light of competitive dynamics in the offshore
drilling industry.
ABOUT DIAMOND OFFSHORE
Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing
contract drilling services to the energy industry around the globe
with a total fleet of 35 offshore drilling rigs, including one rig
under construction. Diamond Offshore's fleet consists of 24
semisubmersibles, one of which is under construction, five
dynamically positioned drillships, and six jack-ups. Additional
information about the Company and access to the Company's SEC
filings are available at www.diamondoffshore.com. Diamond Offshore
is owned 53% by Loews Corporation (NYSE: L).
Contact:
Darren Daugherty
Director, Investor Relations
(281) 492-5370
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