In 2022, Noble Drilling took over the ownership and operation of Maersk Drilling's facilities with AoCs.

The AoCs were originally given to Maersk Drilling, but transferred to Noble Drilling in connection with the merger. This concerns the following facilities: Maersk Intrepid Maersk Interceptor Maersk Invincible Maersk Integrator Maersk Reacher Maersk Innovator.

Decision

It is the PSA's assessment that petroleum activities may be carried out using the Noble Intrepid facility within the regulatory framework.

The validity of this Acknowledgement of Compliance assumes that Noble Drilling Norge AS ensures that the facility and relevant parts of the company’s organisation and management systems are maintained, to fulfil terms and conditions set out in the PSA’s decision.

Audits in connection with the AoC application

In connection with the AoC application for Noble Intrepid, the PSA carried out audits within several selected disciplines (audit reports in Norwegian are attached):

  • Electronic systems, technical safety, drilling systems and OHAS
  • Materials handling 
  • Load-bearing structures
  • Health and hygiene matters (with assistance from the County Governor of Rogaland, health and care services)
  • Helicopter deck (with assistance from the Civil Aviation Authority Norway)elikopterdekk