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Drillships Market - Global Forecast 2026-2032

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  • 199 Pages
  • January 2026
  • Region: Global
  • 360iResearch™
  • ID: 6082557
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The global drillships market is undergoing significant change as industry leaders navigate increasing technical demands, complex procurement landscapes, and heightened regulatory expectations. Senior decision-makers face new challenges and opportunities as they work to position their fleets and supply chains for continued relevance and resilience.

Market Snapshot: Drillships Market Growth and Opportunities

The drillships market is set for accelerated expansion, registering growth from USD 3.82 billion in 2025 to USD 4.13 billion in 2026, with projections indicating a CAGR of 8.20% through 2032 and a target value of USD 6.64 billion. This positive trajectory is supported by rising global energy security concerns, continual advances in offshore drilling technology, and a broadening spectrum of project requirements worldwide. Operators are focusing on asset modernization and risk management amid intensifying competition and evolving regulatory trends. The sector’s outlook remains influenced by capital allocation strategies and the ability to deploy agile, resilient procurement frameworks in response to shifting market and geopolitical conditions.

Scope & Segmentation

  • Water Depth: Deepwater, midwater, shallow water, and ultra-deepwater segments define vessel capabilities, influencing demands for station keeping, well control, and riser management solutions.
  • Rig Architecture: Dynamic positioning systems—DP-1, DP-2, DP-3—and various mooring designs are tailored to specific operational risk profiles, impacting redundancy and safety strategies.
  • Contract Models: Bareboat, day rate, lump-sum, and profit-sharing contracts dictate risk distribution, cash flow forecast reliability, and long-term maintenance obligations for owners and charterers.
  • Application Demands: Appraisal, development, and exploration projects require flexible operational tempo and rapid redeployment, with vessel mobility increasingly prioritized in contract specifications.
  • Fleet Age and Modernization Potential: Fleet segmentation includes new builds, mid-life retrofits with automation and hybrid systems, and legacy assets optimized for niche operations or cost-driven campaigns.
  • Regional Dynamics: Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Asia-Pacific illustrate variations in basin maturity, regulatory processes, fabrication capacity, and local supplier integration strategies.
  • Technological Advancements: Integration of dynamic positioning, automation features, predictive maintenance analytics, and emissions-reduction upgrades is defining competitiveness and asset reliability across regions.

Key Takeaways for Strategic Decision-Makers

  • Modular, phased modernization reduces operational interruptions, allowing technical upgrades to proceed in sync with capital expenditure cycles and evolving asset management objectives.
  • Hybrid contract models, incorporating elements like lump-sum and profit-sharing, are enabling owners and operators to flexibly manage project risk and reward in dynamic markets.
  • Sustainability and emissions strategies now directly affect access to capital and the ability to secure new contracts, making alignment with environmental standards essential for future competitivity.
  • High fleet mobility and adaptable rig design enhance campaign flexibility, providing a strategic advantage when entering emerging frontiers or repositioning for underutilized basins.
  • Digitalization—through adoption of condition-based monitoring and predictive analytics—drives down unplanned downtime and streamlines compliance as regulatory requirements grow more stringent.
  • Procurement and sourcing strategies are evolving, with a greater reliance on regional partnerships and diversified inventories to offset supply chain risks stemming from global trade uncertainties.

Tariff Impact: United States 2025 Tariff Repercussions

Recent tariffs imposed by the United States in 2025 resulted in heightened costs and extended procurement cycles for key drillship components. In response, industry owners sought alternate suppliers in regions less exposed to tariff risk, expanded critical part inventories, and reassessed project mobilization plans for cross-border operations. Tariff-driven adjustments included contract language innovations to address new cost allocations, regionalization of component fabrication, and stronger strategic alliances. These measures facilitated continuity in project delivery and protected operational margins, with supply chain diversification and nearshoring becoming focal points in risk mitigation and operational planning for offshore projects.

Methodology & Data Sources

This report employs a mixed-methods research approach, integrating insights from senior stakeholder interviews, technical briefings, and regulatory consultations. Secondary data analysis draws on established industry standards, case studies, and procurement documentation, with triangulation supporting accuracy and confidentiality in findings.

Why This Report Matters

  • Provides actionable segmentation and technology insights, enabling senior executives to allocate capital and resources with precision.
  • Supports robust procurement and contracting decisions in the face of rapid market and regulatory shifts, improving strategic resilience.
  • Clarifies how regional regulations, sustainability imperatives, and evolving supply chain realities influence asset deployment and project outcomes.

Conclusion

The drillships market is redefined by modernization, adaptive fleet strategies, and regulatory evolution. Executives who synchronize technical, commercial, and supply chain priorities will strengthen their positions in future offshore campaigns.

Table of Contents

1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.4. Years Considered for the Study
1.5. Currency Considered for the Study
1.6. Language Considered for the Study
1.7. Key Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Research Design
2.2.1. Primary Research
2.2.2. Secondary Research
2.3. Research Framework
2.3.1. Qualitative Analysis
2.3.2. Quantitative Analysis
2.4. Market Size Estimation
2.4.1. Top-Down Approach
2.4.2. Bottom-Up Approach
2.5. Data Triangulation
2.6. Research Outcomes
2.7. Research Assumptions
2.8. Research Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Introduction
3.2. CXO Perspective
3.3. Market Size & Growth Trends
3.4. Market Share Analysis, 2025
3.5. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2025
3.6. New Revenue Opportunities
3.7. Next-Generation Business Models
3.8. Industry Roadmap
4. Market Overview
4.1. Introduction
4.2. Industry Ecosystem & Value Chain Analysis
4.2.1. Supply-Side Analysis
4.2.2. Demand-Side Analysis
4.2.3. Stakeholder Analysis
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.4. PESTLE Analysis
4.5. Market Outlook
4.5.1. Near-Term Market Outlook (0-2 Years)
4.5.2. Medium-Term Market Outlook (3-5 Years)
4.5.3. Long-Term Market Outlook (5-10 Years)
4.6. Go-to-Market Strategy
5. Market Insights
5.1. Consumer Insights & End-User Perspective
5.2. Consumer Experience Benchmarking
5.3. Opportunity Mapping
5.4. Distribution Channel Analysis
5.5. Pricing Trend Analysis
5.6. Regulatory Compliance & Standards Framework
5.7. ESG & Sustainability Analysis
5.8. Disruption & Risk Scenarios
5.9. Return on Investment & Cost-Benefit Analysis
6. Cumulative Impact of United States Tariffs 2025
7. Cumulative Impact of Artificial Intelligence 2025
8. Drillships Market, by Water Depth Capability
8.1. Deepwater (3,000-7,500 ft)
8.2. Midwater (< = 3,000 ft)
8.3. Ultra-Deepwater (>= 7,500 ft)
9. Drillships Market, by Positioning
9.1. Anchored Drillships/Traditional
9.2. Dynamically Positioned Drillships
9.2.1. DP Class 2
9.2.2. DP Class 3
10. Drillships Market, by Fleet Age
10.1. Mid Age
10.2. New Build
10.3. Old
11. Drillships Market, by Application
11.1. Appraisal
11.2. Development
11.3. Exploration
12. Drillships Market, by End-User / Operator
12.1. Drilling Contractors
12.2. Independent E&P Companies
12.3. National Oil Companies
12.4. Oil & Gas Majors
13. Drillships Market, by Region
13.1. Americas
13.1.1. North America
13.1.2. Latin America
13.2. Europe, Middle East & Africa
13.2.1. Europe
13.2.2. Middle East
13.2.3. Africa
13.3. Asia-Pacific
14. Drillships Market, by Group
14.1. ASEAN
14.2. GCC
14.3. European Union
14.4. BRICS
14.5. G7
14.6. NATO
15. Drillships Market, by Country
15.1. United States
15.2. Canada
15.3. Mexico
15.4. Brazil
15.5. United Kingdom
15.6. Germany
15.7. France
15.8. Russia
15.9. Italy
15.10. Spain
15.11. China
15.12. India
15.13. Japan
15.14. Australia
15.15. South Korea
16. United States Drillships Market
17. China Drillships Market
18. Competitive Landscape
18.1. Market Concentration Analysis, 2025
18.1.1. Concentration Ratio (CR)
18.1.2. Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI)
18.2. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, 2025
18.3. Product Portfolio Analysis, 2025
18.4. Benchmarking Analysis, 2025
18.5. China International Marine Containers Co., Ltd
18.6. China Shipbuilding Group
18.7. China State Shipbuilding Corporation
18.8. Cosco Shipping Lines Co., Ltd.
18.9. Diamond Offshore Drilling
18.10. Finctierani-Cantieri Navali Italiani
18.11. Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd
18.12. Hyundai Heavy Industries
18.13. IHI Corporation
18.14. Jurong Shipyard, Pte Ltd
18.15. Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
18.16. Keppel Ltd.
18.17. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
18.18. Noble Corporation plc
18.19. Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
18.20. Sea1 Offshore Inc.
18.21. Seadrill Limited
18.22. Sembcorp Marine Ltd.
18.23. Stena Drilling
18.24. Transocean Ltd.
18.25. Valaris Limited
18.26. Wärtsilä Corporation
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 2. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SHARE, BY KEY PLAYER, 2025
FIGURE 3. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET, FPNV POSITIONING MATRIX, 2025
FIGURE 4. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 5. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 6. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 7. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 8. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 9. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 10. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 11. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2025 VS 2026 VS 2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 12. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
FIGURE 13. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
List of Tables
TABLE 1. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 2. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 3. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEEPWATER (3,000-7,500 FT), BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 4. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEEPWATER (3,000-7,500 FT), BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 5. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEEPWATER (3,000-7,500 FT), BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 6. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MIDWATER (< = 3,000 FT), BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 7. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MIDWATER (< = 3,000 FT), BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 8. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MIDWATER (< = 3,000 FT), BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 9. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ULTRA-DEEPWATER (>= 7,500 FT), BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 10. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ULTRA-DEEPWATER (>= 7,500 FT), BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 11. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ULTRA-DEEPWATER (>= 7,500 FT), BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 12. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 13. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ANCHORED DRILLSHIPS/TRADITIONAL, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 14. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ANCHORED DRILLSHIPS/TRADITIONAL, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 15. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY ANCHORED DRILLSHIPS/TRADITIONAL, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 16. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 17. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 18. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 19. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 20. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 2, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 21. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 2, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 22. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 2, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 23. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 3, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 24. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 3, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 25. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DP CLASS 3, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 26. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 27. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MID AGE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 28. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MID AGE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 29. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY MID AGE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 30. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NEW BUILD, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 31. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NEW BUILD, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 32. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NEW BUILD, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 33. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OLD, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 34. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OLD, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 35. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OLD, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 36. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 37. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPRAISAL, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 38. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPRAISAL, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 39. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPRAISAL, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 40. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEVELOPMENT, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 41. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEVELOPMENT, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 42. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DEVELOPMENT, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 43. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY EXPLORATION, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 44. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY EXPLORATION, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 45. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY EXPLORATION, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 46. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 47. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DRILLING CONTRACTORS, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 48. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DRILLING CONTRACTORS, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 49. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DRILLING CONTRACTORS, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 50. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY INDEPENDENT E&P COMPANIES, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 51. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY INDEPENDENT E&P COMPANIES, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 52. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY INDEPENDENT E&P COMPANIES, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 53. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 54. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 55. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY NATIONAL OIL COMPANIES, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 56. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS MAJORS, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 57. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS MAJORS, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 58. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY OIL & GAS MAJORS, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 59. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY REGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 60. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 61. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 62. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 63. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 64. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 65. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 66. AMERICAS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 67. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 68. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 69. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 70. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 71. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 72. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 73. NORTH AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 74. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 75. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 76. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 77. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 78. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 79. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 80. LATIN AMERICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 81. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY SUBREGION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 82. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 83. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 84. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 85. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 86. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 87. EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 88. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 89. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 90. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 91. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 92. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 93. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 94. EUROPE DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 95. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 96. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 97. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 98. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 99. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 100. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 101. MIDDLE EAST DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 102. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 103. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 104. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 105. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 106. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 107. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 108. AFRICA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 109. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 110. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 111. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 112. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 113. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 114. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 115. ASIA-PACIFIC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 116. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY GROUP, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 117. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 118. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 119. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 120. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 121. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 122. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 123. ASEAN DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 124. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 125. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 126. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 127. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 128. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 129. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 130. GCC DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 131. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 132. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 133. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 134. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 135. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 136. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 137. EUROPEAN UNION DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 138. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 139. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 140. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 141. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 142. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 143. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 144. BRICS DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 145. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 146. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 147. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 148. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 149. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 150. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 151. G7 DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 152. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 153. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 154. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 155. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 156. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 157. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 158. NATO DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 159. GLOBAL DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY COUNTRY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 160. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 161. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 162. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 163. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 164. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 165. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 166. UNITED STATES DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 167. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 168. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY WATER DEPTH CAPABILITY, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 169. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY POSITIONING, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 170. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY DYNAMICALLY POSITIONED DRILLSHIPS, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 171. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY FLEET AGE, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 172. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY APPLICATION, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)
TABLE 173. CHINA DRILLSHIPS MARKET SIZE, BY END-USER / OPERATOR, 2018-2032 (USD MILLION)

Companies Mentioned

The key companies profiled in this Drillships market report include:
  • China International Marine Containers Co., Ltd
  • China Shipbuilding Group
  • China State Shipbuilding Corporation
  • Cosco Shipping Lines Co., Ltd.
  • Diamond Offshore Drilling
  • Finctierani-Cantieri Navali Italiani
  • Hanwha Ocean Co Ltd
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries
  • IHI Corporation
  • Jurong Shipyard, Pte Ltd
  • Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd.
  • Keppel Ltd.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Noble Corporation plc
  • Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.
  • Sea1 Offshore Inc.
  • Seadrill Limited
  • Sembcorp Marine Ltd.
  • Stena Drilling
  • Transocean Ltd.
  • Valaris Limited
  • Wärtsilä Corporation

Table Information

Report AttributeDetails
No. of Pages199
PublishedJanuary 2026
Forecast Period2026 - 2032
Estimated Market Value ( USD ) in 2026 $ 4.13 Billion
Forecasted Market Value ( USD ) by 2032 $ 6.64 Billion
Compound Annual Growth Rate8.2%
Regions CoveredGlobal
No. of Companies Mentioned23

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About the Market

Drillships are specialized vessels used in offshore oil and gas exploration and production. They are equipped with a drilling rig, living quarters, and other support equipment. Drillships are used to drill exploratory and production wells in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments. They are also used to perform well intervention activities such as logging, perforating, and completion operations. Drillships are a key component of the oilfield equipment and services market. They are used to access oil and gas reserves in deepwater and ultra-deepwater environments, which are becoming increasingly important sources of energy. Drillships are also used to perform well intervention activities, which are essential for maintaining production levels and extending the life of oil and gas fields. Some of the major companies in the drillships market include Transocean, Seadrill, Diamond Offshore, Noble Corporation, and Ensco. Show Less Read more

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