EXHIBIT 99
 

ROWAN COMPANIES, INC.
OFFSHORE RIG UTILIZATION
JULY 2004
	Units *	Utilization
Gorilla Jack-ups:
Gulf of Mexico	5	92%
Canada	1	100%
North Sea	1	100%
Total	7	94%
Other Jack-ups:
Gulf of Mexico	17	97%
Semi-submersible:
Gulf of Mexico	1	100%
Total	25	96%

* Number of units at July 31, 2004

Note: Only revenue-producing days are used in computing rig utilization.

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