Name of person * Mr. Svein Nodland  
Age * 50  
Is Effective Date of Cessation known? * Yes  
If yes, please provide the date * 08-08-2008  
Detailed Reason(s) for cessation *
To be replaced by Mr. Stephen Gregor Lenz.  
Is there any difference of opinion on material matters between the person and the Board of directors? * Yes 
If yes, please elaborate * Mr. Svein Nodland disagrees with his cessation.  
Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer? * No 
If yes, please elaborate * NA 
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer? * No 
If yes, please elaborate * NA 
Date of Appointment to current position * 01-11-2004  
Job Title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.) * Drilling Director  
Role and responsibilities *
Overall management and responsibility of the offshore drilling business of the Company.  
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)? * Yes 
Number of Independent Directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation) *
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Listing Rule 704(7) over the past 12 months *