ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The Registrant hereby incorporates by reference into this Item 7.01 the Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of November 24, 2008 of the Registrant, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and will be published on the Registrant's Web site at http://www.noblecorp.com. The report provides certain summary information about the operations of the drilling units of the Registrant. The report is being furnished in accordance with Rule 101 (e) (1) under Regulation FD and shall not be deemed to be filed.

ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Noble Corporation and Subsidiaries Fleet Status Update as of November 24, 2008.

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