West Aquila Inc., the 100% owned subsidiary of Northern Drilling Ltd (the
"Company" or "NODL"), has today notified Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine
Engineering Co. Ltd ("DSME") that it has cancelled the resale contract for the
7th generation ultra deepwater drillship West Aquila due to delay of delivery as
well as repudiatory breach of contract.

West Aquila Inc. has made advance payments totaling approximately $90 million
under the contract, and will claim a refund of the instalment paid, plus
interest and damages.  If this claim is disputed, the Company will seek an award
via London arbitration in accordance with industry standard procedures and
timescales.


Contact Person:
Scott McReaken, CEO of NODL
+1 (832) 509-7191


Hamilton, Bermuda
17 August, 2021


Additional information about the Company can be found at:
http://www.northerndrillingltd.com


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