The 1983-built rig, currently under contract throughDecember, also commanded an improved day rate of $435,000 from the French player for the second phaseof the work, up from $398,000.
The Zug, Switzerland-based driller said it expects a $235million addition to its backlog from the contract.
Transocean also said the Sedco 712, also a 1983-builtmidwater floater, would undergo 235 days of maintenance in preparation for newcontracts.
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