Restructuring and Separation Costs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2015

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Restructuring and Separation Costs

14. Restructuring and Separation Costs

During 2015, in response to the continuing decline in the offshore drilling market, we reviewed our cost and organization structure, and, as a result, our management approved and initiated a reduction in workforce at our onshore bases and corporate facilities, also referred to as the Corporate Reduction Plan. As of December 31, 2015, appropriate communications had been made to substantially all impacted personnel, and we paid $9.8 million in restructuring and employee separation related costs during 2015. There were no accrued costs associated with the Corporate Reduction Plan as of December 31, 2015.