Noble is a leading provider of diversified services for the oil and gas industry, performing contract drilling services with its fleet of offshore drilling units, consisting of semi-submersibles, dynamically positioned drillships, jackup rigs and submersibles, located in key markets around the world. As at the end of December 2003, approximately 75% of its fleet was deployed in international markets, including the Middle East, Mexico, the North Sea, Brazil, West Africa, India and the Mediterranean Sea. Noble also provides labour contract drilling services, well site and project management services and engineering services.