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ATWOOD OCEANICS ANNOUNCES SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROMOTIONS

Houston, Texas

June 9, 2008

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATWOOD OCEANICS, INC., (NYSE - ATW) a Houston-based International Drilling Contractor, announced the following senior management promotions:
 
          Alan Quintero – Senior Vice President – Operations
          Barry Smith – Vice President – Technical Services          

          Randal Presley – Vice President – Administrative Services
          

Contact: Jim Holland
(281) 749-7804