HOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) announced today that it will issue a press release and host a conference call and webcast related to its third quarter 2014 operating results on Thursday, October 23, 2014. The conference call and webcast will begin at 8:00 a.m. CDT and will include a discussion by management regarding the Company's results of operation.

The news release and a live webcast of the conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.diamondoffshore.com. The dial-in number to participate in the conference call is 800-247-9979. Those individuals calling from international locations may participate by dialing 973-321-1100. The conference ID number is 20299415.

A replay of the call will be available at www.diamondoffshore.com.

ABOUT DIAMOND OFFSHORE

Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing contract drilling services to the energy industry around the globe with a total fleet of 44 offshore drilling rigs, including five rigs under construction. Diamond Offshore's fleet consists of 33 semisubmersibles, two of which are under construction, five dynamically positioned drillships, three of which are under construction, and six jack-ups. Additional information about the Company and access to the Company's SEC filings are available at www.diamondoffshore.com. Diamond Offshore is owned 51% by Loews Corporation (NYSE: L).

Contact:
Darren Daugherty
Director, Investor Relations
(281) 492-5370

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