The Norwegian oilfield services player on Friday posted a third profit quarter of $74.2 million - a 15% decrease on the same period last year.

Although, net income for the nine-month period of January to September was higher than 2012, at $208.2 million, compared to $145.4 million.

Third quarter earnings before interest and tax were down 2% at $108.3 million, while revenues fell 6% to $365.6