Delivery of WilSuperior

Awilco Offshore has today taken delivery of its third Ultra Premium jackup drilling rig. The rig has successfully been delivered from PPL Shipyard in Singapore. WilSuperior is of the Baker Marine Class 375, capable of drilling in water depths of up to 375 feet and to drill high pressure and high temperature wells down to 30,000 feet drilling depth. After completion of operational preparation the rig will be delivered to Thang Long Joint Operating Company for commencement of its 12 months contract offshore Vietnam. Oslo, 24 July 2007 Henrik Fougner, Managing Director Telephone: +47 906 88608 Awilco Offshore has invested in eight jack-up drilling rigs (of which five are under construction), three semi submersible drilling rigs under construction and two accommodation units in operation. The company also holds one option for the construction of one further semi submersible drilling rig.