X0201 42003-12-3100000949039DIAMOND OFFSHORE DRILLING INC DO0001249089LONG WILLIAM C15415 KATY FREEWAYSUITE 100HOUSTONTX770940100VP, General Counsel, SecretaryStock Option (right to buy)20.77002003-12-314A01250.00000A2004-04-222013-12-31Common Stock1250.00001250.0000DThe options vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 22, 2004./s/ William C. Long2004-01-05