Denmark’s Maersk Drilling made a 3Q 2014 profit of $192 million, compared to 3Q 2013 profit of $148 million, including a gain of $73 million after tax due to divesting the Venezuela activities.
Maersk Drilling divested the activities in Venezuela in September. The activity generated revenue of USD 195m in 2013. Excluding the gain from the sale, the 3Q 2014 result was lower due to start-up of new rigs and maintenance. ROIC was 10.7% (11.7%).
During the third quarter, the drilling contractor accepted deliveries of the third newbuild drillship, Maersk Venturer, and the second jack-up, Maersk Interceptor.