UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: March 24, 2010 5:00 P.M.
Form: S-3
CIK: 0001169055
Company Name: NOBLE CORP
File Number: 333-165403
CIK: 0001450132
Company Name: Noble Holding International Ltd
File Number: 333-165403-01