Atwood Oceanics, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Atwood Oceanics, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in offshore drilling, and the completion of exploratory and developmental oil and gas wells. Atwood Oceanics, Inc. also provides support, management, and consulting services. Atwood Oceanics, Inc. owns semisubmersible rigs, semisubmersible tender assist rigs, jack-up drilling rigs, and submersible drilling rigs. As of September 30, 2009, Atwood Oceanics, Inc. operated nine offshore mobile drilling units located in offshore Southeast Asia, offshore Africa, offshore Australia, the Mediterranean Sea, and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The Atwood Group constantly monitors industry trends and is receptive to innovations and advancements brought about by Atwood Oceanics, Inc. customer's requirements for safe, efficient and reliable drilling and completion capabilities. Safety is of utmost importance to us, and our safety management system a top priority.