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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

[X] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934


For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998



OR


[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _______________ to_______________



Commission File Number 1-8097

ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 76-0232579
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)


2700 Fountain Place
1445 Ross Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75202 - 2792
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (214) 922-1500


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO


There were 140,898,862 shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value, of the registrant
outstanding as of July 31, 1998.
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998




PAGE
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Review Report of Independent Accountants 3

Consolidated Statement of Income
Three Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 4


Consolidated Statement of Income
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 5


Consolidated Balance Sheet
June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 6


Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 7


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 10


PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS 22

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 23


SIGNATURES 24
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


REVIEW REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of ENSCO International Incorporated



We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of ENSCO
International Incorporated and its subsidiaries as of June 30, 1998 and the
related consolidated statements of income and of cash flows for the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 1998 and 1997. This financial information is
the responsibility of the Company's management.


We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial
information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial
data and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the
expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.
Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to the accompanying financial information for it to be in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles.


We previously audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards,
the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 1997, and the related
consolidated statements of income and of cash flows for the year then ended (not
presented herein), and in our report dated January 28, 1998 we expressed an
unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion,
the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet
information as of December 31, 1997, is fairly stated in all material respects
in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.





/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- ------------------------------
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Dallas, Texas
July 31, 1998
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
June 30,
---------------------
1998 1997
-------- --------


OPERATING REVENUES ................................. $ 234.0 $ 195.4

EXPENSES
Operating expenses .............................. 83.6 77.1
Depreciation and amortization ................... 20.2 25.8
General and administrative ...................... 4.1 3.8
-------- --------
107.9 106.7
-------- --------


OPERATING INCOME ................................... 126.1 88.7

OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income ................................. 3.8 1.3
Interest expense, net ........................... (6.6) (4.8)
Other, net ...................................... .1 --
-------- --------
(2.7) (3.5)
-------- --------


INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST .......... 123.4 85.2

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Current income taxes ............................ 31.2 18.4
Deferred income taxes ........................... 11.1 13.7
-------- --------
42.3 32.1


MINORITY INTEREST .................................. .5 .9
-------- --------

NET INCOME ......................................... $ 80.6 $ 52.2
======== ========

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic ........................................... $ .57 $ .37
Diluted ......................................... $ .57 $ .37

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic ........................................... 141.4 140.9
Diluted ......................................... 142.6 140.6



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)
(Unaudited)



Six Months Ended
June 30,
---------------------
1998 1997
------- -------

OPERATING REVENUES.................................. $ 480.4 $ 357.0

EXPENSES
Operating expenses .............................. 167.3 147.2
Depreciation and amortization ................... 40.0 50.0
General and administrative ...................... 7.7 6.9
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215.0 204.1
------- -------

OPERATING INCOME ................................... 265.4 152.9

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income ................................. 6.5 2.7
Interest expense, net ........................... (14.2) (10.6)
Other, net ...................................... -- .1
------- -------
(7.7) (7.8)
------- -------

INCOME BEFORE TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST .......... 257.7 145.1

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
Current income taxes ............................ 66.0 27.6
Deferred income taxes ........................... 22.1 27.2
------- -------
88.1 54.8

MINORITY INTEREST .................................. 1.8 1.8
------- -------

NET INCOME ......................................... $ 167.8 $ 88.5
======= =======

EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic ........................................... $ 1.19 $ .63
Diluted ......................................... $ 1.18 $ .62


WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
Basic ........................................... 141.4 140.9
Diluted ......................................... 142.8 142.6

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In millions)

June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
----------- -----------
(Unaudited) (Audited)
ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents ......................... $ 351.3 $ 262.2
Accounts and notes receivable, net ................ 155.1 157.2
Prepaid expenses and other ........................ 20.1 27.7
-------- --------
Total current assets ....................... 526.5 447.1
-------- --------

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST ...................... 1,715.3 1,534.1
Less accumulated depreciation ..................... 394.4 357.0
-------- --------
Property and equipment, net ................ 1,320.9 1,177.1
-------- --------

OTHER ASSETS, NET .................................... 141.6 147.8
-------- --------
$1,989.0 $1,772.0
======== ========

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable .................................. $ 10.9 $ 7.8
Accrued liabilities ............................... 148.4 93.8
Current maturities of long-term debt .............. 23.4 29.3
-------- --------
Total current liabilities .................. 182.7 130.9
-------- --------

LONG-TERM DEBT ....................................... 388.8 400.8

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ................................ 150.3 128.2

OTHER LIABILITIES .................................... 23.6 24.4

MINORITY INTEREST .................................... 12.8 11.0

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES ........................ -- --

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $1 par value, 20.0 million
shares authorized and none issued .............. -- --
Common stock, $.10 par value, 250.0 million
shares authorized, 155.3 million and 155.2
million shares issued .......................... 15.5 15.5
Additional paid-in capital ........................ 842.1 841.3
Retained earnings ................................. 459.3 298.6
Restricted stock (unearned compensation) .......... (6.1) (6.8)
Cumulative translation adjustment ................. (1.1) (1.1)
Treasury stock, at cost, 13.4 million and
13.0 million shares ............................ (78.9) (70.8)
-------- --------
Total stockholders' equity ................ 1,230.8 1,076.7
-------- --------
$1,989.0 $1,772.0
======== ========


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)
(Unaudited)


Six Months Ended
June 30,
-----------------
1998 1997
------- -------

OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income ............................................ $167.8 $ 88.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................... 40.0 50.0
Deferred income tax provision ................... 22.1 27.2
Amortization of other assets .................... 5.0 3.0
Other ........................................... (.6) (.3)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable .... 2.1 (31.6)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and
other ....................................... 7.6 (.7)
Increase in accounts payable .................. 3.1 1.4
Increase in accrued liabilities ............... 25.4 7.6
------ ------
Net cash provided by operating activities ... 272.5 145.1
------ ------

INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment ................... (152.1) (114.0)
Proceeds from disposition of assets .................... 1.4 .8
------ ------
Net cash used by investing activities ....... (150.7) (113.2)
------ ------


FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Reduction of long-term borrowings ..................... (17.7) (42.3)
Cash dividends ........................................ (7.1) --
Treasury stock purchased under buyback program ........ (7.7) --
Reduction in restricted cash .......................... -- 1.6
Other ................................................. (.2) (.2)
------ ------
Net cash used by financing activities ....... (32.7) (40.9)
------ ------

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ......... 89.1 (9.0)

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD ........... 262.2 80.7
------ ------

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD ................. $351.3 $ 71.7
====== ======


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


Note 1 - Unaudited Financial Statements

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of ENSCO International
Incorporated (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission included in the instructions to Form 10-Q and
Article 10 of Regulation S-X. The financial information included herein is
unaudited but, in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for
the interim periods presented.

The financial data for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1998
included herein have been subjected to a limited review by
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, the registrant's independent accountants. The
accompanying review report of independent accountants is not a report within the
meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 and the independent
accountant's liability under Section 11 does not extend to it.

Results of operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 1998
are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that will be
realized for the year ending December 31, 1998. It is recommended that these
financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 1997
included in the Company's Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 10-K.

Note 2 - Change in Depreciable Lives

During the latter part of 1997, the Company performed an engineering and
economic study of the Company's asset base. As a result of this study, the
Company, effective January 1, 1998, extended the depreciable lives of its
drilling rigs and marine vessels by an average of five to six years. The Company
believes that this change provides a better matching of the revenues and
expenses of the Company's assets over their anticipated useful lives. The effect
of this change on the Company's financial results for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1998 was to reduce depreciation expense by approximately $10.0
million or $.07 per basic and diluted share and $20.0 million or $.14 per basic
and diluted share, respectively.

Note 3 - Comprehensive Income

Effective January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." The adoption of this
Statement had no effect on the Company's financial statements.
Note 4 - Earnings Per Share

For the three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, there were no
adjustments to net income for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings
per share. The following is a reconciliation of the weighted average common
shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share computations for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (in millions).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Six Months
Ended June 30, Ended June 30,
-------------------- -------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------- -------

<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Weighted average common shares - basic 141.4 140.9 141.4 140.9

Potentially dilutive common shares:
Restricted stock grants .4 .5 .4 .5
Stock options .8 1.2 1.0 1.2
------- ------- ------- -------
Weighted average common shares - diluted 142.6 142.6 142.8 142.6
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>


Note 6 - Stock Buyback Program

In May 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to
five million shares of the Company's Common Stock as a means to offset the
dilutive effect of shares issued under various benefit plans and to capitalize
on the attractive valuation of the Company's common stock. As of June 30, 1998,
the Company had repurchased 386,500 shares of its common stock at a cost of
approximately $7.7 million.

Note 7 - Revolving Credit Agreement

In May 1998, the Company entered into a $185 million unsecured revolving credit
agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. Interest on
amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement will be based on LIBOR plus an
applicable margin rate (currently .4%) depending on the Company's credit rating.
The Company also pays a commitment fee (currently .15% per annum) on the undrawn
portion of the available credit line, which is also based on the Company's
credit rating. The Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants
under the Credit Agreement which include the Company meeting a specified level
of interest coverage, assets to indebtedness, leverage ratio, and tangible net
worth. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had $185 million available for
borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures in May 2003.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

ENSCO International Incorporated is one of the leading international providers
of offshore drilling services and marine transportation services to the oil and
gas industry. The Company's operations are conducted in the geographic regions
of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America.

Demand for the Company's services is significantly affected by worldwide
expenditures for oil and gas drilling. Expenditures for oil and gas drilling
activity fluctuate based upon many factors including world economic conditions,
the legislative environment in the U.S. and other major countries, production
levels and other activities of OPEC and other oil and gas producers and the
impact that these and other events have on the current and expected future
pricing of oil and natural gas.

During the second quarter of 1998, demand for offshore drilling equipment
declined as oil prices continued to deteriorate from price levels at the end of
1997 and at the end of the first quarter of 1998. Oil prices have recently been
at the lowest levels experienced during the last twelve years due to, among
other things, concerns about an excess supply of oil in the world markets and
reduced growth in worldwide demand due to the impact of the economic slowdown in
Southeast Asia. In an attempt to prevent further deterioration in oil prices,
members of OPEC and some other oil and gas producers recently agreed to reduce
their current oil production levels. However, there can be no assurance that
these agreements will reduce oil production levels or if or when these measures
will increase oil prices and return them to higher levels that have prevailed
over much of the last decade. As oil prices have declined, companies exploring
for oil and natural gas have deferred some of their drilling programs thereby
reducing demand for drilling equipment and marine transportation services and
resulting in reductions in day rates and utilization. This erosion in day rates
and utilization is beginning to impact the Company's financial results and the
Company currently expects that its earnings for the second half of 1998 will be
significantly lower than the results for the first half of 1998. See "Outlook
and Forward-Looking Statements" for further information about how the current
business environment is expected to impact the Company's future financial
results.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Although the Company's day rates and utilization are declining from peak 1998
levels, the Company's results for the second quarter and six months ended June
30, 1998 showed significant improvement over the prior year periods. Compared
with the second quarter of 1997, revenues increased by 20% to $234.0 million,
operating income increased by 42% to $126.1 million and net income increased by
54% to $80.6 million. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, revenues increased
by 35% to $480.4 million, operating income increased by 74% to $265.4 million
and net income increased by 90% to $167.8 million. These improved results are
due primarily to increased revenues from higher average day rates, lower
depreciation resulting from a change in the estimated useful lives of the
Company's  drilling  rigs and marine  vessels  and a lower  effective  tax rate,
offset in part by higher operating expenses.

The following analysis highlights the Company's operating results for the three
and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
------------------ ------------------
Operating Results 1998 1997 1998 1997
- ----------------- ------ ------ ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $234.0 $195.4 $480.4 $357.0
Operating margin(1) 150.4 118.3 313.1 209.8
Operating income 126.1 88.7 265.4 152.9
Other expense 2.7 3.5 7.7 7.8
Provision for income taxes 42.3 32.1 88.1 54.8
Minority interest .5 .9 1.8 1.8
Net income 80.6 52.2 167.8 88.5

Revenues
- --------
Contract drilling
Jackup rigs:
North America $ 99.8 $ 86.9 $209.7 $154.6
Europe 59.8 39.4 117.6 71.7
Asia Pacific 22.3 18.3 44.9 31.1
------ ------ ------ ------
Total jackup rigs 181.9 144.6 372.2 257.4
Barge rigs - South America 20.4 20.5 43.4 41.1
Platform rigs 8.9 7.4 16.4 14.8
------ ------ ------ ------
Total contract drilling 211.2 172.5 432.0 313.3
------ ------ ------ ------

Marine transportation
AHTS(2) 3.7 5.4 9.0 10.1
Supply 16.4 14.8 33.6 28.3
Mini-Supply 2.7 2.7 5.8 5.3
------ ------ ------ ------
Total marine transportation 22.8 22.9 48.4 43.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Total $234.0 $195.4 $480.4 $357.0
====== ====== ====== ======

Operating Margin(1)
- -------------------
Contract drilling
Jackup rigs:
North America $ 67.3 $ 56.7 $144.6 $ 98.4
Europe 44.1 25.6 87.0 44.9
Asia Pacific 12.6 8.3 25.0 10.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Total jackup rigs 124.0 90.6 256.6 154.0
Barge rigs - South America 10.5 12.0 22.3 25.1
Platform rigs 3.5 1.7 6.5 4.0
------ ------ ------ ------
Total contract drilling 138.0 104.3 285.4 183.1
------ ------ ------ ------

Marine transportation
AHTS(2) 1.5 2.8 4.6 5.6
Supply 9.7 9.7 20.2 18.2
Mini-Supply 1.2 1.5 2.9 2.9
------ ------ ------ ------
Total marine transportation 12.4 14.0 27.7 26.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Total $150.4 $118.3 $313.1 $209.8
====== ====== ====== ======

<FN>
(1) Defined as revenues less operating expenses, exclusive of depreciation and
general and administrative expenses.
(2) Anchor handling tug supply vessels.
</FN>
</TABLE>
The following is an analysis of certain operating information of the Company for
the three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
----------------------- ----------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
--------- -------- --------- ---------

Contract Drilling
- -----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Utilization:
Jackup rigs:
North America 93% 98% 96% 95%
Europe 100% 100% 100% 100%
Asia Pacific 65% 78% 68% 70%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total jackup rigs 89% 95% 91% 92%
Barge rigs - South America 100% 100% 100% 100%
Platform rigs 86% 62% 86% 62%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total 91% 91% 92% 89%
======== ======== ======== ========

Average day rates:
Jackup rigs:
North America $ 53,543 $ 43,979 $ 54,891 $ 40,635
Europe 102,796 71,917 101,568 66,384
Asia Pacific 52,981 37,333 50,630 35,396
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total jackup rigs 63,038 47,989 63,079 44,729
Barge rigs - South America 22,228 22,559 23,729 22,685
Platform rigs 23,770 17,563 23,463 17,739
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 50,843 $ 39,898 $ 51,571 $ 37,375
======== ======== ======== ========

Marine Transportation
- ---------------------
Utilization:
AHTS(1) 52% 82% 63% 81%
Supply 89% 94% 89% 94%
Mini-supply 86% 98% 91% 97%
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total 83% 93% 86% 93%
======== ======== ======== ========

Average day rates:
AHTS(1) $ 15,687 $ 11,974 $ 16,003 $ 11,496
Supply 8,417 7,535 8,662 7,249
Mini-supply 4,341 3,811 4,401 3,769
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total $ 8,129 $ 7,324 $ 8,410 $ 7,060
======== ======== ======== ========



<FN>
(1) Anchor handling tug supply vessels.
</FN>
</TABLE>

Discussions relative to each of the Company's operating segments and significant
changes in operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998
compared with the results of the corresponding prior year periods are set forth
below. See "Business Environment" and "Outlook and Forward-Looking Statements"
for additional information about the Company's expectations regarding future
operations, day rates and utilization.
Contract Drilling


The following is an analysis of the Company's offshore drilling rigs at June 30,
1998 and 1997:
Number of Rigs
--------------
1998 1997
---- ----

Jackup rigs:
North America 22 22
Europe 7 6
Asia Pacific 7(1) 7(1)
---- ----
Total jackup rigs 36 35
Barge rigs - South America 10 10
Platform rigs 8(2) 8(2)
---- ----
Total 54 53
==== ====


(1) Includes one jackup rig that was previously 49% owned by the
Company. The remaining 51% interest was acquired by the Company in
May 1997.

(2) Seven are located in the Gulf of Mexico and one, which is not owned
but operated under a management contract, is located off the coast
of China.

Revenues for the Company's contract drilling segment increased by 22% to $211.2
million in the second quarter of 1998, compared with $172.5 million in the
second quarter of 1997. This increase in revenues is primarily due to a 27%
improvement in average day rates for the Company's drilling rigs. For the six
months ended June 30, 1998, revenues for the contract drilling segment increased
by 38% to $432.0 million, compared with $313.3 million for the same period in
1997. This increase in revenues is primarily due to a 38% improvement in average
day rates and an increase in utilization to 92% in the current year period from
89% in the prior year period.

The operating margin as a percentage of revenues for the contract drilling
segment increased to 65% in the second quarter of 1998, compared with 60% in the
second quarter of 1997. For the six months ended June 30, 1998, operating margin
as a percentage of revenues increased to 66%, compared with 58% in the prior
year period. The increase in operating margin is due to increased revenues,
offset in part by increased operating expenses resulting primarily from higher
wages, benefits and training costs for offshore rig workers, and increased
oilfield equipment and materials costs. As demand for offshore drilling services
has increased, so has the demand for qualified personnel and equipment and
materials, which has resulted in cost increases for the Company over the prior
year periods.

North America Jackup Rigs

For the second quarter of 1998, revenues for the Company's North America jackup
rigs increased by $12.9 million or 15% and the operating margin increased by
$10.6 million or 19% from the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues is
primarily due to a 22% improvement in average day rates, offset in part by a
decrease in utilization to 93% in the current year quarter from 98% in the prior
year quarter. The decrease in utilization is due to additional downtime for rig
modifications and repairs, scheduled drydockings and idle time. Operating
expenses increased by $2.3 million or 8% from the prior year period due
primarily to cost increases for operating supplies, repairs and replacements and
wages and benefits.
For the six months ended June 30, 1998, revenues for the Company's North America
Jackup rigs increased by $55.1 million or 36% and the operating margin increased
by $46.2 million or 47% from the prior year period. The increase in revenue is
primarily due to a 35% improvement in day rates and a slight increase in
utilization. Operating expenses increased by $8.8 million or 16% from the prior
year period primarily from cost increases for operating supplies, repairs and
replacements and wages and benefits.

Europe Jackup Rigs

Second quarter revenues for the Europe jackup rigs increased $20.4 million or
52% and the operating margin increased by $18.5 million or 72% from the prior
year quarter. The increase in revenues is primarily due to a 43% improvement in
average day rates with utilization remaining constant at 100% for both periods.
Also, the acquisition of the ENSCO 100 in December 1997 contributed $3.6 million
in revenues and $3.3 million in operating margin to the 1998 second quarter
results. Operating expenses increased by $1.9 million or 14% from the prior year
quarter primarily from cost increases for operating supplies, repairs and
replacements and wages and benefits.

For the six months ended June 30, 1998, revenues for the Europe jackup rigs
increased by $45.9 million or 64% and the operating margin increased by $42.1
million or 94% from the prior year period. Average day rates for the current
year period increased 53% from the prior year while utilization remained
constant at 100%. The ENSCO 100 contributed $7.2 million in revenues and $6.6
million in operating margin to the results of the current year period. Operating
expenses increased by $3.8 million or 14% from the prior year period primarily
from cost increases for operating supplies, repairs and replacements and wages
and benefits.

Asia Pacific Jackup Rigs

Second quarter revenues for the Asia Pacific jackup rigs increased by $4.0
million or 22% and the operating margin increased by $4.3 million or 52% from
the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues is due to a 42% increase in day
rates, offset in part by a decrease in utilization to 65% in the current year
quarter from 78% in the prior year quarter. The decrease in utilization is due
primarily to increased shipyard downtime resulting from two rigs undergoing
modifications and enhancements during the entire second quarter of 1998 and two
rigs coming off contract in June 1998. The enhancements to the two rigs
currently in the shipyard will be completed during the third quarter of 1998. At
the present time the Company does not have contracts for these rigs when the
shipyard enhancements are completed, or for the two rigs whose contracts were
completed in June 1998.
For the six months  ended June 30, 1998,  revenues  for the Asia Pacific  jackup
rigs increased by $13.8 million or 44% and the operating margin increased by
$14.3 million or 134% from the prior year period. Average day rates for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 increased by 43% while utilization decreased to 68%
from 70% in the prior year period, primarily resulting from shipyard downtime.

South America Barge Rigs

Second quarter revenues for the South America barge rigs remained flat while the
operating margin decreased by $1.5 million or 13% from the prior year quarter.
The lack of revenue growth and the decrease in operating margin
quarter-over-quarter is due primarily to the expiration of the initial contract
periods on two of the barge rigs in March and April 1998 and two more barge rigs
in June 1998. These four rigs have been working at reduced day rates under
contract extensions, which has negatively impacted revenues and operating margin
in the current quarter.

For the six months ended June 30, 1998, revenues increased by $2.3 million or 6%
and the operating margin decreased by $2.8 million or 11% from the prior year
period. The increase in revenues for the current year six month period is
attributable to increased revenues in the first quarter of 1998, resulting
primarily from inflationary day rate increases prior to the expiration of the
initial contract terms of the four barge rigs discussed above. Historically, the
Company has been able to recover inflationary cost increases through day rate
adjustments as provided for under the contract with Petroleos de Venezuela, S.A.
("PDVSA"). Also, in the first quarter of 1997, the Company collected additional
revenues related to catch-up adjustments of prior inflationary cost increases.

As stated above, four of the Company's ten barge rigs in Venezuela are operating
under contract extensions as their initial contract periods have expired. PDVSA
has informed the Company of its intent to purchase these four rigs as provided
for under the terms of the original contract; however, it is uncertain whether
the purchase of the rigs will be consummated by PDVSA. The Company and PDVSA are
currently negotiating the purchase price of the rigs but there can be no
assurance that the parties will reach agreement. If PDVSA consummates the
purchase of any of the rigs, the Company expects to recognize a gain on the
sale. If the rigs are not purchased by PDVSA then the Company will pursue other
alternatives including new drilling contracts with PDVSA or contracting the rigs
to third parties. Management currently expects that the rigs will continue to
work for PDVSA under contract extensions until a final decision is reached.
Marine Transportation

The following is an analysis of the Company's marine transportation vessels as
of June 30, 1998 and 1997:


Number of Vessels
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1998 1997
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AHTS* 5 6
Supply 24 23
Mini-Supply 8 8
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Total 37 37
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* Anchor handling tug supply vessels.


For the second quarter of 1998, revenues for the Company's marine transportation
segment remained flat and the operating margin decreased by $1.6 million or 11%
from the prior year quarter. Second quarter revenues reflect day rate
improvements of approximately 11%, on average, from the prior year quarter and a
decrease in utilization to 83% in the current year quarter from 93% in the prior
year quarter. The decrease in utilization is primarily due to a scheduled
increase in drydockings in the second quarter of 1998 compared with the prior
year quarter. Operating expenses increased from the prior year primarily due to
increased wages and benefits and increased costs resulting from drydockings.

For the six months ended June 30, 1998, revenues increased $4.7 million or 11%
and the operating margin increased by $1.0 million or 4% from the prior year
period. The increase in revenues is primarily due to a 19% increase in day
rates, offset in part by a decrease in utilization to 86% in the current year
period from 93% in the prior year period. The decrease in utilization is
primarily due to more scheduled drydockings in 1998 than 1997.

Depreciation and Amortization

For the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998, depreciation and
amortization expense decreased by $5.6 million or 22% and by $10.0 million or
20%, respectively, compared with the same periods in the prior year. These
decreases are due primarily to a change in the depreciable lives of the
Company's drilling rigs and marine vessels effective January 1, 1998, offset in
part by an increase in property and equipment balances from the prior year.
Based on an engineering and economic study of the Company's asset base, the
depreciable lives of the Company's drilling rigs and marine vessels have been
extended by an average of five to six years. The effect of this change on the
Company's financial results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998
was to reduce depreciation expense by $10.0 million or $.07 per basic and
diluted share and by $20.0 million or $.14 per basic and diluted share,
respectively.
Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 1998
and 1997 was as follows (in millions):


Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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1998 1997 1998 1997
----- ----- ----- -----

Interest income $ 3.8 $ 1.3 $ 6.5 $ 2.7
Interest expense, net (6.6) (4.8) (14.2) (10.6)
Other, net .1 - - .1
----- ----- ----- -----
$(2.7) $(3.5) $(7.7) $(7.8)
===== ===== ===== =====


The Company's interest income increased for the second quarter and six months
ended June 30, 1998 over the comparable prior year periods primarily due to
higher average cash balances in the current year.

Interest expense increased for the second quarter and six months ended June 30,
1998 over the comparable prior year periods due to higher average debt balances
primarily resulting from the Company's issuance of $300 million of debt in
November 1997.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company's effective tax rate for the second quarter and six months ended
June 30, 1998 was approximately 34% compared to 38% in the prior year periods.
The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily due to lower foreign taxes
in the current year periods.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures

The Company's cash flow from operations and capital expenditures for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 were as follows (in millions):


1998 1997
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Cash flow from operations $272.5 $145.1
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Capital expenditures
Sustaining 23.1 13.3
Enhancements 84.9 79.0
Acquisitions or new construction 44.1 21.7
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$152.1 $114.0
====== ======

Cash flow from operations increased by $127.4 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 as compared to the prior year period. The increase in cash flow
from operations is primarily a result of increased operating margins in the
first six months of 1998 and the net change in various working capital accounts.
Management   anticipates   that   capital   expenditures   in  1998,   excluding
acquisitions, will be approximately $355 million, represented by approximately
$40 million for sustaining operations, $150 million for enhancements and $165
million for new construction projects. The Company may spend additional funds to
acquire rigs or vessels in 1998, depending on market conditions and
opportunities. The Company is currently constructing three barge rigs as well as
a harsh-environment jackup rig. In May 1998, the Company was awarded a contract
by Burlington Resources for a deep water semisubmersible drilling rig. ENSCO has
contracted with a shipyard to build this semisubmersible drilling rig which will
have water depth capabilities up to 7,500 feet. ENSCO expects to complete
construction of the rig in approximately two years. The primary term of the
contract is for three years, during which time the Company anticipates that
revenues could be approximately $187 million.

Financing and Capital Resources

The Company's long-term debt, total capital and debt to capital ratios at June
30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 are summarized below (in millions, except
percentages):

June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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Long-term debt $ 388.8 $ 400.8
Total capital 1,619.6 1,477.5
Long-term debt to total capital 24% 27%

The decrease in long-term debt is due primarily to debt repayments in the first
six months of 1998. The total capital of the Company increased due primarily to
the profitability of the Company for the first six months of 1998 offset in part
by reductions in long-term debt and stock repurchases.

In May 1998, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to
five million shares of the Company's common stock to offset the dilutive effect
of shares issued under various benefit plans and to capitalize on the attractive
valuation of the Company's common stock. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had
repurchased 386,500 shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $7.7
million.

In May 1998, the Company entered into a $185 million unsecured revolving credit
agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a syndicate of banks. Interest on
amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement will be based on LIBOR plus an
applicable margin rate (currently .4%) depending on the Company's credit rating.
The Company also pays a commitment fee (currently .15% per annum) on the undrawn
portion of the available credit line, which is also based on the Company's
credit rating. The Company is required to maintain certain financial covenants
under the Credit Agreement which include the Company meeting a specified level
of interest coverage, assets to indebtedness, leverage ratio, and tangible net
worth. As of June 30, 1998, the Company had $185 million available for
borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement matures in May 2003.
The  Company's  liquidity  position  at June 30, 1998 and  December  31, 1997 is
summarized in the table below (in millions, except ratios):


June 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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Cash and cash equivalents $351.3 $262.2
Working capital 343.8 316.2
Current ratio 2.9 3.4

Management believes cash flow from operations, the Company's existing Credit
Agreement and the Company's working capital should be sufficient to fund the
Company's short and long-term liquidity needs.

MARKET RISKS

The Company uses financial instruments to hedge its known liabilities in foreign
currencies and certain projected foreign currency payments to mitigate its
exposure to changes in those foreign currencies. The Company does not enter into
financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. At June 30, 1998, the
Company had various foreign currency exchange contracts outstanding to exchange
U.S. Dollars for Dutch Guilders, British Pounds Sterling and Singapore Dollars
totaling $43.2 million combined. At June 30, 1998 there were no material
unrealized gains or losses on open foreign currency exchange derivative hedges.
Management believes that the Company's hedging activities do not expose the
Company to any material interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk,
commodity price risk or any other market rate or price risk.

YEAR 2000 ISSUE

The Company has completed the initial assessment of its computer systems and
other operational equipment to determine what systems and equipment may be
impacted by the Year 2000 problem. The Company presently believes that it will
be able to implement successfully the required systems and equipment
modifications necessary to make the Company Year 2000 compliant by mid-1999.
Based on the Company's assessment of its computer systems and other operational
equipment to date, the Company believes that the potential impact, if any, of it
not timely implementing the necessary modifications to become Year 2000
compliant would not be material to the operations of the Company. The Company
currently estimates that it will incur costs of approximately $500,000 to become
Year 2000 compliant.

The Company has initiated formal communication with its significant suppliers,
customers and business partners to determine the extent to which the Company is
vulnerable to these third parties' failure to remedy their own Year 2000 issues.
In addition, third party vendors of hardware and packaged software have been
contacted about their products' compliance status. There can be no guarantee
that the systems of other companies on which the Company's systems rely will be
timely converted, or that a failure to convert by another company, or a
conversion that is incompatible with the Company's systems, would not have a
material adverse effect on the Company.
OUTLOOK AND FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

With oil prices remaining at very depressed levels, management anticipates that
the Company will experience further decreases in day rates and utilization in
the near-term. As day rates and utilization continue to decrease, the Company's
financial results will be adversely affected. Due to the short-term nature of
many of the Company's contracts and the unpredictable nature of oil and natural
gas prices, which affect the demand for drilling activity, the extent of such
adverse change cannot be accurately predicted. However, the Company currently
anticipates that its financial results for the second half of 1998 will be
significantly lower than the results for the first half of 1998. The duration of
this market downturn depends on many factors that also cannot be accurately
predicted. Management anticipates that the offshore drilling markets will be
unsettled for at least the balance of 1998, but remains positive on the
long-term outlook for the industry and for ENSCO.

The declines experienced in the offshore drilling markets have had the greatest
impact on the demand for the Company's jackup rigs in the Gulf of Mexico and
Southeast Asia. The Company currently has three jackup rigs idle in the Gulf of
Mexico where the Company's contracts have traditionally been and continue to be
short-term contracts. Due to the short-term nature of these contracts, the
Company expects that its Gulf of Mexico jackup rigs will experience increased
downtime for the remainder of 1998. In the Asia Pacific region, the Company
currently has two rigs idle and two rigs in the shipyard. In Europe, the Company
anticipates that one rig will be idle during part of the third and fourth
quarters of 1998. In South America, the Company is uncertain as to what the
outcome will be regarding whether or not PDVSA will purchase the previously
discussed four barge rigs whose initial contract periods have expired.
Management expects that PDVSA will makes its determination during 1998. The
market downturn is also affecting the Company's marine transportation segment,
which currently has 10 of its 37 vessels available for work in the Gulf of
Mexico.

In May 1998, the Company was awarded a contract by Burlington Resources for a
deep water semisubmersible drilling rig. ENSCO has contracted with a shipyard to
build this semisubmersible drilling rig which will have water depth capabilities
up to 7,500 feet. ENSCO expects to complete construction of the rig in
approximately two years. The primary term of the contract is for three years,
during which time the Company anticipates that revenues could be approximately
$187 million.

Progress on the construction of the Company's three barge rigs for Venezuela and
a harsh-environment jackup rig are proceeding as scheduled. The barge rigs,
which are being constructed against a long-term contract with Chevron, are
expected to be delivered in early 1999, and the harsh-environment jackup rig is
scheduled for delivery in early 2000. The Company has decided not to exercise
its option to build a second jackup rig at the present time but has arranged to
extend the option availability. The Company continues to evaluate its
opportunities with regard to new construction projects.

This report contains forward-looking statements based on current expectations
that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to  differ  materially  from  the  results  discussed  in  the   forward-looking
statements. Generally, forward-looking statements include words or phrases such
as "management anticipates," "management expects," "the Company believes," "the
Company anticipates," "the Company expects" and words and phrases of similar
impact, and include but are not limited to statements regarding future
operations and business environment. The forward-looking statements are made
pursuant to safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
include, but are not limited to: (i) industry conditions and competition, (ii)
the cyclical nature of the industry, (iii) worldwide expenditures for oil and
gas drilling, (iv)operational risks and insurance, (v) risks associated with
operating in foreign jurisdictions, (vi) environmental liabilities which may
arise in the future which are not covered by insurance or indemnity, (vii) the
impact of current and future laws and governmental regulation, as well as repeal
or modification of the same, affecting the oil and gas industry and the
Company's operations in particular, and (viii) the risks described from time to
time in the Company's reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1997.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities." This statement requires companies to record derivatives
on the balance sheet as assets and liabilities, measured at fair value. Gains
and losses resulting from changes in the values of those derivatives would be
accounted for depending on the use of the derivative and whether it qualifies
for hedge accounting. This statement is not expected to have a material impact
on the Company's consolidated financial statements. This statement is effective
for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999, with earlier adoption
encouraged. ENSCO will adopt this accounting standard as required by January 1,
2000.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

On May 12, 1998, the Company held an annual meeting of stockholders to consider
the following proposals: "Proposal 1" - To elect three Class III Directors;
"Proposal 2" - Approval of the ENSCO International Incorporated 1998 Incentive
Plan; and "Proposal 3" - To approve the appointment of Price Waterhouse LLP as
the Company's independent accountants for 1998. A description of the foregoing
matters is contained in the Company's proxy statement dated March 26, 1998
relating to the 1998 annual meeting of stockholders.

There were 142,270,004 shares of the Company's common stock entitled to vote at
the annual meeting based on the March 25, 1998 record date, of which
130,743,911, or approximately 92%, were present in person or by proxy. The
Company solicited proxies pursuant to Regulation 14 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, and there was no solicitation in opposition to management's
nominees for directors as listed in the proxy statement.

With respect to Proposal 1 listed above, the voting was as follows:

Votes for Votes Withheld
----------- --------------
Orville D. Gaither, Sr. 129,573,401 1,170,510
Dillard S. Hammett 129,576,484 1,167,427
Thomas L. Kelly II 129,576,831 1,167,080

With respect to Proposals 2 and 3 listed above, the voting was as follows:

Votes for Votes Against Abstentions Non-Votes
----------- ------------- ----------- ----------
Proposal 2 89,822,252 10,382,779 468,137 30,070,743
Proposal 3 130,445,600 128,720 169,588 3
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a) Exhibits Filed with this Report

Exhibit No.


10.1 Credit Agreement among ENSCO International Incorporated,
ENSCO Offshore Company, Dual Holding Company, various
lending institutions, Bankers Trust Company as
Administrative Agent, Den Norske Bank ASA, New York Branch
as Syndication Agent and ABN Amro Bank N.V. as Documentation
Agent concerning a $185 million Revolving Credit Loan, dated
as of May 21, 1998.

15.1 Letter regarding unaudited interim financial information.

27.1 Financial Data Schedule. (Exhibit 27.1 is being submitted as
an exhibit only in the electronic format of this Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q submitted to the Securities and Exchange
Commission.)


(b) Reports on Form 8-K

None
SIGNATURES



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.





ENSCO INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED




Date: August 4, 1998 /s/ C. Christopher Gaut
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C. Christopher Gaut
Chief Financial Officer


/s/ H. E. Malone
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H. E. Malone, Corporate Controller
and Chief Accounting Officer