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Transocean Ltd.
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Transocean Inc. is the world's largest offshore drilling contractor with
more than 170 full or partially owned and managed mobile offshore drilling
units, inland drilling barges and other assets utilized in the support of
offshore drilling activities worldwide. The company's mobile offshore
drilling fleet is considered one of the most modern and versatile in the
world with 13 fifth-generation semisubmersibles and drillships, 15 other
deepwater semisubmersibles and drillships, 32 mid-water semisubmersibles and
drillships and 55 jackup drilling rigs. Transocean Inc. specializes in
technically demanding segments of the offshore drilling business, including
industry-leading positions in deepwater and harsh environment drilling
services.
For customers, we offer the world's largest, most modern and versatile fleet of offshore drilling units, ranking Number 1 or Number 2 in every global market served. And, we offer the industry's largest fleet of deepwater drilling rigs, with unmatched expertise in technically challenging drilling environments. For investors, we offer superior trading liquidity, with more than $5 billion in market capitalization; enhanced financial strength, including an investment-grade debt rating; and strong operating leverage with the potential for superior investment returns. For employees, we offer international career opportunities with the industry's leader in providing solutions to our customers' toughest offshore drilling challenges. |
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Recent Articles
Friday, May 17, 2013 Transocean shareholders reject a $4 a share dividend proposal by activist investor Carl Icahn but oust long-time company Chairman Michael Talbert.
Transocean Inks New Contracts, Extensions; Sees More Downtime
Thursday, May 16, 2013 Transocean reports downtime for its drilling fleet but inks several new contracts for its rigs.
Monday, May 13, 2013 Oil and gas driller Transocean says Chairman Michael Talbert plans to step down in 2014.
Transocean First-Quarter Profit Soars on Year-Earlier Losses
Wednesday, May 08, 2013 Transocean's 1Q profit soars as the offshore-oil driller benefits from a year-earlier comparison that included significant impairment and discontinued-operations losses.
Transocean Cutting Positions, Closing Facilities in Onshore Business
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Transocean says it has started cutting positions and closing facilities tied to its onshore business, continuing the company's efforts to focus on the higher end of the offshore drilling market.
Judge Rules CSB Has Jurisdiction Over Deepwater Horizon Accident
Tuesday, April 02, 2013 A federal judge has ruled that the US Chemical Safety Board has jurisdiction to investigate the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Transocean Board Urges Rejection of Icahn Plan
Sunday, March 17, 2013 Directors of Transocean urge shareholders to reject a campaign by activist investor Carl C. Icahn to increase the offshore-oil-rig company's dividend and name three new members to the board.
Transocean Calls Icahn's Dividend Proposal 'Overly Aggressive'
Thursday, March 07, 2013 Transocean defended its current dividend, after activist investor Carl Icahn submitted a proposal for the offshore-oil driller to raise the payout by 79%.
Transocean: Prosecutor Appeals Brazil Court Move to Drop Oil-Spill Charges
Monday, March 04, 2013 A prosecutor has appealed a Brazilian judge's decision last month to drop criminal charges against Transocean, CEO Steven Newman said during a conference call.
Transocean Confirms $2B of New Contracts
Saturday, March 02, 2013 Rig operator Transocean confirms $2 billion of new contracts signed between mid-October and mid-February.
Transocean: BP Gave Low Flow Estimates of Gulf Spill
Saturday, March 02, 2013 Transocean says BP hampered efforts to stop the resulting gusher of oil by misleading government officials in the 2010 spill.
Dismissal of Frade Oil Spill Charges 'Welcomed News'
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 Transocean welcomes news that a Brazilian court has dismissed charges against the company over the 2011 Frade oil spill.
US Judge OKs Transocean's $1B Civil Spill Settlement
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 A US federal judge approves Transocean's $1 billion civil settlement for its role in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf of Mexico.
Thursday, February 14, 2013 A federal judge in New Orleans approves Transocean's $400 million criminal settlement with the US Justice Department over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon accident.
HRT Notes Arrival of Transocean Marianas
Friday, February 08, 2013 HRT announces that the drilling rig Transocean Marianas from Transocean has arrived at Walvis Bay.
Keppel FELS Delivers Two Jackups Ahead of Schedule
Monday, February 04, 2013 Keppel FELS delivers two jackups, Transocean Siam Driller and AOD 1, over 20 days ahead of schedule.
Court Accepts BP Plea Resolving All Macondo Criminal Claims
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has accepted BP's plea resolving all federal criminal charges against the company stemming from the Deepwater Horizon accident, oil spill and response.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 Strong oil prices will continue to boost oil and gas exploration in 2013, with offshore drilling set to be marked by a high level of activity.
HRT Lines Up Transocean Semisub Offshore Ghana
Wednesday, January 16, 2013 The HRT Participacoes em Petroleo SA announces it received the semisub Transocean Marianas offshore Ghana.
Icahn Takes Stake in Transocean
Monday, January 14, 2013 Activist investor Carl Icahn has taken a stake of more than 3% in the offshore driller Transocean Ltd., the company discloses.
