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- 1Harsh-environment semisubmersible rig market nears sell-outโผNews Content Hub - Westwood rigs round-up: harsh-environment semisubmersible market close to sold out
A Westwood rigs round-up reports that the market for harsh-environment semisubmersible drilling rigs is close to being fully contracted, with almost no units left for hire. The tightness reflects strong offshore drilling demand as energy firms secure available units, supporting dayrates and charter terms for owners of the remaining harsh-environment fleet.
- 2Northern Ocean wins $70 million Shell contract for semisubmersible rigโNorthern Ocean scores $70m Shell semisub deal
Offshore drilling firm Northern Ocean has secured a $70 million contract with energy giant Shell for one of its semisubmersible rigs. The deal, reported by shipping trade press, adds to signs of recovering demand for offshore drilling units as oil majors commit to new campaigns. Industry watchers are weighing what the award means for rig utilisation and day rates in the North Sea market.
- 3Northern Ocean Wins Shell Contract for Deepsea Mira RigโNorthern Ocean Wins Shell Contract for Deepsea Mira Rig - News and Statistics
Northern Ocean has secured a contract from Shell for its Deepsea Mira drilling rig. The deal covers work for the oil major, adding to the Norwegian offshore drilling contractor's order book. Financial terms and duration have not been detailed in the available reporting, and reaction from industry commentators has yet to emerge.
- 4Northern Ocean Signs Shell Contract For Deepsea Mira RigโNorthern Ocean Says Co Signs Contract With Shell For Deepsea Mira, Operations To Commence April 2027
Offshore drilling company Northern Ocean has signed a contract with Shell for its Deepsea Mira rig, with operations set to commence in April 2027. The agreement represents a further commitment to long-term deepwater drilling work as energy majors secure rig capacity for future projects. Details on contract length and value have not been disclosed, but the signing adds to momentum in the offshore drilling market.
- 5Windows 11's Basic diagnostic data setting explainedโWondering about Windows 11's diagnostic data settings? We've got the answers. Learn why Basic diagnostic data is the rig
Guidance is circulating on whether Windows 11 users should enable Basic diagnostic data, with a detailed breakdown arguing it is the right choice. The setting sends Microsoft limited information needed to keep the system secure and up to date, while reducing the amount of data collected about how people use the operating system. Privacy-conscious users are weighing the trade-off between tighter privacy protection and the telemetry Microsoft says it needs for security fixes and updates.
- 6Wiz Veteran Raises $12 Million for AI Security Startup Rig SecurityโWiz veteran raises $12 million Seed to secure AI agents at Rig Security
A former Wiz employee has raised $12 million in seed funding for Rig Security, a startup focused on securing AI agents. The round, reported by Calcalist Tech, highlights growing investor interest in tools that protect autonomous AI systems as companies increasingly deploy them in production environments.