HERCULES OFFSHORE WORLDWIDE CODE OF CONDUCT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

HERO is HONESTUsingtheCode..................................................................... 6ViolatingtheCode...........................................................6SeekingGuidanceandRaisingConcerns........................ 8SpeakingUpandReportingConcerns.............................. 9AnonymousReporting........................................................ 9Non-Retaliation................................................................. 10

RespondingtoInvestigations............................................ 12AccurateBooksandRecords.............................................. 12ConflictsofInterest............................................................. 13

HERO is ETHICALAnti-Corruption.................................................................... 15Gifts,Meals,TravelandEntertainment........................... 19FairCompetition.................................................................. 21AntitrustLaws...................................................................... 22

HERO is RESPECTFUL Health,SafetyandEnvironment....................................... 25DiscriminationandHarassment....................................... 25ElectronicCommunications............................................... 27Privacy................................................................................... 30 • PoliticalContributions....................................................30

HERO is OBLIGATEDInsiderTrading..................................................................... 32InternationalBusinessLaws..........................................35AntiboycottLaws................................................................ 35ImportandExportControlLaws........................................ 35EconomicSanctions........................................................... 36

SafeguardingConfidentialInformationandAssets....... 37AnnualCertification............................................................. 38

“Integritymatters.Itmatterstome,anditmatterstoourstakeholders-ourcustomers,shareholders,employees,vendorsandeverycommunitywhereHerculesOffshoreanditsemployeesworkanddobusiness.WeallshareapersonalresponsibilitytoprotectandpreservetheCompany’sreputation.Operatingourbusinessandperformingourjobswithintegrityisnotonlythe“rightthing”todo–butitalsowillhelpmakeHerculesOffshoreaplacewhereweareallproudtowork,anditwillultimatelyenableustoproduceresultsforourshareholders.IamcountingoneachofyoutocomplywiththeletterandspiritofthepoliciescontainedinthisCodeofConduct.

PleasereadthisCodecarefully.Ifyoudonotunderstandanyofthepolicies,askyoursupervisorforanexplanation.Also,ifyouhavequestionsorconcerns,youcanalwayscontactanyoftheindividualslistedonpage9.

JohnT.Rynd,CEOandPresident

AMessagefromourCEOandPresident

INTEGRITY MATTERS

“Integrityistellingmyselfthetruth.Andhonestyistellingthetruthtootherpeople.”

-SpencerJohnson

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Using the CodeOurCodeofConduct(“Code”)addressesmanyoftheethicalandlegalissueswemayencounter.Unfortunately,itisimpossibletoanticipateorpredicteveryethicalorlegalissuethatmayarise.

TheCode,therefore,servesasareferencetoolthatguidesustoHERO’spolicies,aswellastoimportantlawsandregulations,tohelpensurethatouractionsandbehaviormeetHERO’sexpectations.IfwehaveanydoubtaboutwhetherouractionsorbehaviorwouldviolateHERO’spoliciesorethicalexpectations,wemustalwaysseekguidanceasdiscussedbelowin“SeekingGuidanceandRaisingConcerns.”

Violating the CodeViolatingthestandardsinthisCodewillresultindisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingtermination.

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ThroughouttheCode,youwillcomeacrossthefollowingheadings:

“HAVE A HERO CONVERSATION”

“BE ACCOUNTABLE”

“IF IT FEELS WRONG - STOP - CALL A TIMEOUT”

Underthe“HAVE A HERO CONVERSATION”heading,youwillbepresentedwithscenariosthatshouldcauseyoutopauseandengageinaconversationwithyoursupervisororwiththecorporateofficethroughoneofthechannelslistedbelowin“SeekingGuidanceandRaisingConcerns.”

Underthe“BE ACCOUNTABLE”heading,youwillbepresentedwithhypotheticalQuestionandAnswerscenarioswhichyoumayfaceinyourdaytodaywork.

Underthe“IF IT FEELS WRONG-STOP-CALL A TIMEOUT”heading,youwillbepresentedwithscenariosthatmayinvolvetemptations,pressuresor“redflags”whichyoumayfaceinyourdaytodaywork.

SEEKING GUIDANCE AND RAISING CONCERNSKnowing “the right thing to do” is sometimes difficult. Not all issues are “black and white.” When confronted with a situation that you do not think is covered by a specific section of the Code, ask yourself the following questions:

Is the action legal?

Does it comply with our guiding principles of acting honestly, ethically and respectfully?

If you do it, will you feel guilty?

Would you be embarrassed to tell your family what you did?

How would you feel if the local news reported about the action?

If the answer to any of these questions makes you uneasy or if you become aware of a violation of the Code, a HERO policy or any applicable law or regulation, seek guidance immediately through one of the channels discussed below in “Speaking Up and Reporting Concerns.”

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Speaking Up and Reporting Concerns All of us occasionally encounter difficult situations or choices at work. Everyone makes mistakes from time to time. While nobody is perfect, raising your concerns or mistakes immediately helps all of us retain and build trust. If you have concerns, never hesitate to stop what you are doing and talk to your supervisor. If after speaking with your supervisor, you still have concerns, please contact anyone listed below or report your concerns anonymously, as follows:

Anonymous ReportingYou may report a concern 24/7 and anonymously by:

ContactingtheHEROComplianceHotlineat+1-800-880-9166

Submittingareportingformonlineathttp://www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com

Non-Retaliation Retaliationagainstanyindividualwho,ingoodfaith,reportsapossibleviolationoftheCodeisstrictlyprohibited.Goodfaithmeansyouarereportingalloftheinformationyouhave,andyoubelievetheinformationtobetrue.

Ifyoubelievethatretaliationisoccurring,immediatelycontactanyoftheindividualslistedonpage9,contacttheHEROComplianceHotlineorsubmitareportonlineathttp://www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com.

Anyonewhoretaliatesagainstapersonformakingareportorcooperatinginaninvestigationwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryaction,uptoandincludingtermination.

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If you encounter or observe anyone retaliating against you or any other employee for reporting a possible violation of the Code or any other HERO policy—

BE A HEROand report the retaliation to any of the individuals listed on page 9, contact the HERO Compliance Hotline or submit a report online at www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com.

You should never be concerned that you may get in trouble or lose respect for reporting such retaliation.

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Responding to InvestigationsAllreportsofmisconductarecarefullyinvestigated.Wemustfullyandhonestlycooperatewithanyinvestigationintopotentialillegalorunethicalconduct.Retaliationagainstanyonewhocooperateswithaninvestigationisstrictlyprohibited.

Accurate Books and Records Wemustkeepaccurateandcompleterecordsofalltransactions.WemustalsomaintainreasonablesystemsofinternalcontrolstoensurethatHERO’sassetsarenotimproperlyusedordiverted.Nopaymentsmaybeapprovedormadeifanyportionofthepaymentistobeusedforanypurposeotherthanthatdescribedbythesupportingdocuments.

Supportingdocumentsincludeinvoices,purchaseorders,expensereportsandallotherdocumentssubmittedtoHEROinordertoprocessapayment.

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Conflicts of InterestWemustavoidsituationsthatpresent—orcreatetheappearanceof—potentialconflictsofinterestbetweenyourpersonalinterestsandthoseofHERO.Conflictsofinterestcanariseinavarietyofways,butthefollowingsituationsareobviousexamplesofconflictsofinterest:

YourfamilymemberownsorworksforacompanythatwantstodobusinesswithHERO.YourfamilymemberasksyoutohelpgethiscompanyapprovedasaHEROvendor.Shouldyouhelpyourfamilymember?

Isitokayifyouoroneofyourfamilymembersreceivesfees,commissionsorothercom-pensationfromoneofHERO’ssuppliersorcustomers?

WhileemployedbyHERO,canyouworkforacompetitorasanemployee,consultantorasamemberoftheboardofdirectors?

No.Youmustnotagreetohelpyourfamilymemberasdoingsowouldlikelycreateaconflictofinterest.

No.ThisisanexampleofyourpersonalinterestsconflictingwithHERO’sinterests.

No.WhileemployedbyHERO,youmustnotworkforacompetitorinanycapacity.

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ETHICAL“Ifyoudon’twantanyonetoknowit,don’tdoit.” -ChineseProverb

Anti-CorruptionBribesareillegal.Althoughbribinggovernmentofficialstoobtainorretainbusinessmaybeanacceptedpracticeinsomecountries,suchactivityisstrictlyprohibitedbyHEROaswellasbyseveralinternationallaws,treaties,andregulations,includingtheU.S.ForeignCorruptPracticesAct(“FCPA”).

ViolationsoftheFCPAcanresultinseriousfinesandcriminalpenalties,includingimprisonment.Itisimportantthatallofuskeepoureyesopenforany“redflags”thatmayindicateapotentialFCPAviolation.ImmediatelyreportinganypotentialFCPA“redflags”willhelppreserveHERO’sreputationaswellasourownreputation.

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Q:If I am not in a position to bribe a foreign government official, do I have to concern myself with the FCPA?

A:Absolutely.Inadditiontoanti-briberyprovisions,theFCPAimposesstrictaccountingandreportingstandards,requiringustoaccuratelyrecordandreflectaccountingentries,third-partyinvoices,purchaseorders,receipts,expensereportsandallotherbooks,recordsandaccounts.Ifyoubecomeawareofpotentialimproperaccountingorreportingrequirements,immediatelycontactanyoftheindividualslistedonpage9,contacttheHEROComplianceHotline,orsubmitareportonlineathttp://www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com.Youshouldneverbeconcernedthatyoumaygetintroubleorloserespectforreportingaconcern.

BE ACCOUNTABLE

Thesonofanemployeeofastate-ownedoilcompanywantstoattendaprestigiousuniversity.Theemployeeofthestate-ownedoilcompanyknowsyouarepersonalfriendswiththeDirectorofAdmissionsattheuniversityandasksyoutowritealettertoyourfriendonbehalfofhisson.Shouldyouwritetheletter?

AlocalmayorinoneofourforeignjurisdictionsasksyoutodonateHERO’susedcomputerstoalocalcharityofthemayor’schoosing.Shouldyoudonatethecomputers?

No.Employeesofstate-ownedoilcompaniesmaybeconsideredgovernmentofficialsundertheFCPA.Bribesarenotlimitedtocashorgifts.Rather,bribesincludeofferingorpromisinganythingofvaluetogovernmentalofficials.Writingalettertoyourfriend,theDirectorofAdmissions,couldbedeemedassomethingofvaluetotheemployeeofthestate-ownedoilcompany,whichwouldqualifyasabribeundertheFCPA.

No.ThemayorwouldlikelybeconsideredagovernmentofficialundertheFCPA.Donatingcomputers,oranyotherassets,toacharityofthemayor’schoosingcouldbedeemedtobesomethingofvaluetothemayor,whichwouldqualifyasabribeundertheFCPA.

IF IT FEELS WRONG CALL A TIMEOUTSTOP

Bribescantakemanyforms.Whilecashpaymentstogovernmentalofficialsmaybeanobviousformofbribery,theFCPAbroadlydefinesbribestoincludeofferingorpromisinganythingofvaluetoagovernmentofficial.Therefore,youmustalwaysbealertforany“redflags”thatcouldbeconstruedasapotentialbribeundertheFCPA.

Fromtimetotime,weengagethird-parties(“Agents”)toperformmarketing,shipping,freightforwarding,customsandvisaservices.BecausetheseAgentsrepresentusinfrontofgovernmentofficials,theymustbereviewedandapprovedbytheLegalDepartmentpriortoourengagingtheirservices.IfyouareunsurewhetheranAgenthasbeenapproved,youmustcontacttheLegalDepartment.

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Anemployeeofastate-ownedoilcompanyinformsyouthatHERO’scompetitorsroutinelypayforhisfamilytovacationinAmericaeachyearsolongastheemployeestopsbyourcompetitors’Americanofficetomeetwithcompanypersonnel.TheemployeetellsyouthathewillvisitHERO’scorporateofficeinHoustontomeetwithHEROpersonnelduringhisfamilyvacation.Shouldyouapprovethetrip?

AcustomsbrokersuggeststhathecansaveHEROsubstantialtimeandmoneybypayinganexpeditingfeedirectlytothecustomsofficials.Shouldyouapprovethepaymentandsavevaluabletimeandmoney?

Uponclearingavesselintoaforeignport,HEROisfinedbythecustomsdepartmentfornothavingtheproperpaperworkonboard.Ourlocalagentsuggestshecannegotiatethefinedownifweagreetopayouragentanegotiationfeeequalto20%ofthetotalnegotiatedreduction.Theagentassuresyouthatthenegotiationwillnotinvolveanypaymentstoacustomsofficial.ShouldyouagreeandsaveHEROmoney?

No.Providingexcessivegifts,meals,entertainmentortravelperkstogovernmentofficialscouldbeconstruedasabribeundertheFCPA.

No.Wecannotaskathird-partytodosomethingwhichwecannotlegallydo.AcustomsofficialisagovernmentofficialundertheFCPA.PayingafeedirectlytoagovernmentofficialshouldimmediatelyraisearedflagassuchapaymentcouldbeconsideredabribeundertheFCPA.

No.Wecannotblindlyrelyonwhatourthird-partyagentstellus.Thisagent’sproposalshouldraisearedflagasitispossiblethattheagentmaypayanillegalbribetoagovernmentofficialinordertogetareductioninthefine.

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Gifts, Meals, Travel and EntertainmentGifts,meals,travelandentertainmentcouldpotentiallybeusedtoinappropriatelyinfluencebusinessdecisionsorgovernmentofficials.Allgifts,meals,travelorentertainmentgivenorreceivedbyHEROemployeesmustbeconsistentwithwidelyacceptedandcustomarybusinesspracticesandbeofsuchanaturethatpublicdisclosureofallrelatedfactswouldnotembarrassyouorHERO.

Allgifts,meals,travelorentertainmentinvolvinggovernmentalofficials,regardlessofamount,mustcomplywithHERO’sInternationalAnticorruptionPolicyandGuidelinesandmustbeapprovedbytheTransactionReviewCommitteeasrequiredbythosepoliciesandguidelines.

Wemustnotrequestgifts,meals,travelorentertainmentfromanyonewhoisproviding,orseekingtoprovide,goodsorservicestoHERO.

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If you are unsure whether a gift, meal, travel or entertainment is widely accepted or customary—

BE A HEROand ask any of the individuals listed on page 9, contact the HERO Compliance Hotline or submit a report online at www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com. You should never be concerned that you may get in trouble or lose respect for seeking guidance on any of HERO’s policies.

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Wemustrespecttherightsof,anddealfairlywith,ourcustomers,vendors,competitorsandemployees.Wecannottakeunfairadvantageofanyonethroughmanipulation,concealment,abuseofprivilegedinformation,misrepresentationofmaterialfacts,oranyotherintentionalunfairdealingpractice.

Fair CompetitionWestrivetooutperformourcompetitionfairlyandhonestly.Stealingproprietaryinformation,possessingtradesecretinformationthatwasobtainedwithouttheowner’sconsentorinducingsuchdisclosuresbypastorpresentemployeesofothercompaniesisstrictlyprohibited.

Q:We just hired a marketing representative from a competitor who had just finished preparing and submitting a bid for a customer. Can we ask him the details of his former employer’s bid so that we can submit a lower bid and win the customer’s contract?

A:No.Neveraskaformeremployeeofacompetitoraboutanyinformationthatthepersonisunderalegalobligationnottodisclose.

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Antitrust LawsTheUnitedStatesandmanyothercountriesregulatecertaintypesofanti-competitivebehavior.Wemustcomplywithboththeletterandthespiritoftheantitrustandcompetitionlawsofthejurisdictionswhereweoperate.Violationsofantitrustandcompetitionlawscanresultinseverepenalties,includingimprisonment.

Duetothecomplexityofantitrustandcompetitionlaws,itwouldbeimpossibletoprovideadetaileddiscussionoftheminthisCode.Nevertheless,thefollowingexamplesillustratepracticesthatareprohibited:

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The following are examples of topics of conversation that should be avoided with competitors:

Bids HERO may or may not pursue

Capabilities of HERO’s rigs or liftboats

HERO’s operating costs

HERO’s labor costs

HERO’s business strategies

AcompetitorapproachesyouwithasuggestionthatHEROandthecompetitoracttogethertofixdayrates.Shouldyouactonthecompetitor’ssuggestion?

Acompetitorapproachesyouwiththefollowingproposal:ourcompetitorwilloperaterigsonlyoffthecoastofLouisianaifHEROagreestooperaterigsonlyoffthecoastofTexas.Shouldyouagreewiththecompetitor’sproposal?

Atatradeshow,acompetitorapproachesyouandsuggeststhatifHEROsubmitsanunreasonablyhighbidforatenderinSaudiArabia,thecompetitorwillsubmitanunreasonablyhighbidforatenderinAngola.Shouldyouagreewiththecompetitor’sproposal?

No.Actingtogethertofixpricesorothertermsorconditionsofoperationscouldbeconsideredanantitrustviolation.

No.Theallocationofmarkets,whethergeographicallyorotherwise,bycompetitorscouldbeconsideredanantitrustviolation.

No.Thecompetitor’sproposalcouldbeconstruedasbidrigging,whichisillegalundertheUnitedStates’andmanyothercountries’antitrustlaws.

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RESPECTFUL“Peoplearerespectableonlyastheyrespect.”

–RalphWaldoEmerson

Health, Safety and Environment Becauseweareallresponsibleformaintainingasafeandhealthyworkplace,wemustfollowsafetyandhealthrulesandpractices.Wemustimmediatelyreportaccidents,injuriesandunsafeequipment,practicesorconditions.

Ifyouhaveanysafetyorenvironmentalconcerns,youmustimmediatelyreportthemtoyoursupervisororanyonelistedonpage9.Alternatively,youmayreportyourconcernsanonymouslybyfollowingtheinstructionsforAnonymousReportingonpage9.

HERO’sbusinessdivisionshavedevelopedcomprehensiveHealth,Safety&Environmentalmanualsandtrainingprograms.WemustcomplywiththeHealth,Safety&EnvironmentalProtectionProgramorHeath,Safety&Environmentalmanualthatappliestoourjob.Inaddition,wearerequiredtocomplywiththeenvironmentalandsafetylawsandregulationsofthejurisdictionsinwhichwework.

Discrimination and HarassmentThediversityofouremployeesisatremendousasset.Toprotectandgrowthisasset,wemustrespecttherightsofourfellowemployees.HEROmakesallemploymentdecisions(includingdecisionsabouthiring,promotion,transfer,demotion,evaluation,compensationandtermination)withoutregardtorace,color,nationalorigin,sex,pregnancy,religion,age,disability,veteran’sstatus,oranyotherclassificationprotectedbyapplicablelaw.

Weallhavetherighttoworkinaharassment-freeenvironment.HEROdoesnot,andwillnot,permitharassmentofitsemployeesbasedonrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,pregnancy,religion,age,disability,veteran’sstatus,oranyotherclassificationprotectedbyapplicablelaw.Allmanagersandsupervisorsareresponsibleforpreventingandeliminatingharassment.

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If you become aware of:an unsafe condition aboard a HERO vessel violence or threatening behaviorthe presence of illegal drugs or alcohol

BE A HEROand ensure your own safety and the safety of others by contacting your supervisor. You should never be concerned that you may get in trouble or lose respect for reporting such a condition. If, for any reason whatsoever, you do not feel comfortable reporting the condition to your supervisor, see the “Speaking Up and Reporting Concerns” section on page 9 for instructions on how to report your concern to someone in Houston or anonymously. You will not face retaliation for reporting such conditions or behavior.

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Electronic Communications Computerequipmentandsoftware,includingcellphonesandiPhones,issuedbyHEROarethepropertyofHEROandareprovidedforbusinessuseonly.OuruseoftheInternetmustbelimitedtobusiness-relatedpurposessuchas:

Obtaining useful business and industry information

Communicating with customers, potential customers or suppliers

Submitting bids or electronic invoices to customers

WemustnotusetheInternetforanyofthefollowingprohibitedactivities:

Accessing or downloading pornographic or indecent material

Gambling

Soliciting for personal gain or profit

Purposefully interfering with the work of other employees

Downloading or uploading software in violation of its copyright or without the authorization of HERO’s Information Technology Department

Making or posting indecent remarks or proposals

Transmitting or posting inappropriate jokes or material that may be offensive or embarrassing to others

HERO may monitor your use of the Internet on its network or systems, including conducting an audit of the web sites or chat rooms that you visit.

If you feel that you or someone around you has been harassed or discriminated against in any way, do not look the other way—

BE A HEROand contact your supervisor. If, for any reason whatsoever, you do not feel comfortable reporting a concern to your supervisor, contact any of the individuals listed on page 9, contact the HERO Compliance Hotline or submit a report online at http://www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com.

You should never be concerned that you may get in trouble or lose respect for reporting such conditions or behavior.

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LiketheInternet,ouruseofemailshouldbelimitedtobusiness-relatedpurposes.WhileyoumayuseHERO’scomputersystemstoemailaboutincidentalpersonalmatters,youarenotguaranteedprivacyinthesecommunicationsincludingthosecommunicationsconductedthroughpersonalemailaccountsaccessedthroughHERO’scomputersystems.YouruseofHERO’scomputersystemsmaybemonitoredbyyoursupervisor,managerorotherHEROpersonnel.

Q:If I am using my personal mobile device on HERO’s network, can my communications be monitored by HERO?

A: Yes.IfyouareusingHERO’snetwork,HEROhasarighttomonitoryouruseofitsnetwork,regardlessofwhetheryouareusingyourpersonalmobiledevice.

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PrivacyWeplaceourtrustineachotheronadailybasis.Wemustrespectoneanother’sprivacyandrefrainfromdiscussingorsharingconfidentialinformationwemaycometolearnaboutanotheremployee.IfanyoneoutsideofHEROrequestsanyinformationfromyouaboutacurrentorformercolleague,donotshareanyinformation.Instead,immediatelycontactyoursupervisororHumanResources.

Political ContributionsWhilewehavearighttoparticipateinthepoliticalprocessasindividuals,HERO,asacompany,ispoliticallyneutral.Therefore,contributionstopoliticalparties,leadersorcandidatesmustnotbemadethroughtheuseofHERO’sfundsorunderHERO’sname,unlesswrittenpreapprovalisreceivedfromourCEOoraSeniorVicePresident.

“Toknowwhatisrightandnotdoitistheworstcowardice.”

-Confucius

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Violationsofinsidertradinglawscarrycivilandcriminalpenaltiesforallpartiesinvolved,includingafriendorrelativewhoreceivedinsiderinformationfromaHEROemployee.

Insider Trading

Itisagainstfederallaw,HEROpolicyandtherulesoftheNASDAQStockMarkettobuyorsellHEROstockwhenyouareinpossessionofmaterialnon-publicinformation.

As a general rule, material nonpublic information includes information such as:

Unreleased earnings or sales informationPotential mergers or acquisitionsPotential purchases or sales of rigs or liftboatsKey personnel changesRelocation of a rig or liftboat from one part of the

world to another

BE ACCOUNTABLEQ: At a recent meeting, Joe learned that HERO

was about to purchase 20 new jackup rigs. Joe suspects that HERO’s stock price will increase once the information about the new rigs is made public. Joe knows he can’t buy HERO stock based on inside information, but he tells his cousin, who lives in another country, about the information and his cousin buys a small amount of HERO stock based on Joe’s inside information. Did Joe do anything wrong?

A:Absolutely. JoeviolatedHERO’szero-tolerancepolicyagainstinsidertradingaswellasU.S.law.Asaresultofhisactions,Joeandhiscousinmightbeforcedtopaylargefinesandspendaconsiderableamountoftimeinprison.

Determining what is and what is not “nonpublic information” is not always easy. Generally speaking, if you have access to nonpublic information that motivates you to buy or sell stock, it is probably inside information. You should not trade HERO’s stock until such information is public. If you have questions about whether information is “nonpublic”—

BE A HERO and ask any of the individuals listed on page 9, contact the HERO Compliance Hotline or submit a report online at http://www.herculesoffshore.silentwhistle.com.

You should never be concerned that you may get in trouble or lose respect for seeking further guidance.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAWSAsaninternationalcompany,HERO’semployeesmustcomplywiththelawsofallthecountriesinwhichweoperate.Asdescribedbelow,someinternationaltransactionsimposecertainobligationsonus.

Antiboycott LawsRefusingtodobusinesswithcertainpeopleorcountriesisaboycott.AsaUnitedStatescompany,wearesubjecttoantiboycottlawsthatgenerallyprohibitusfromcooperatingwithinternationalboycottsthattheUnitedStatesgovernmentdoesnotsanction.Forexample,wemustnotenterintoanyagrementthatrequiresHEROtorefusetodobusinesswithIsrael.

Import and Export Control LawsTheUnitedStatesgovernmentenforcesmanyexportlaws,someofwhichprovidesanctionsandembargoesfortheexportandre-exportofcertainUnitedStatesgoodsandtechnology.Forexample,theUnitedStatesprohibitscompanieslikeHEROfromdealingdirectlyorindirectlywithparticularcountries.

Economic SanctionsHEROmustcomplywithallnationalandmultinationalsanctionsregulationsthatapplytodoingbusinesswithcertainforeigncountries.Forexample,theUnitedStatesgovernmentprohibitscompanieslikeHEROfromexportinggoods,technologyorobtainingdatafromcertaincountriessuchasIran,Syria,SudanorCuba.

Doingbusinessinternationallyrequiresthatweremainvigilant.IfyouarerequestedtodobusinesswithacountrythatmaybesanctionedbytheUnitedStatesgovernmentorifyouarerequestednottodobusinesswithaparticularcountry,youmustimmediatelyreporttherequesttotheLegalDepartment.

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Safeguarding Confidential Information and AssetsWearepersonallyobligatedtoprotectHERO’sconfidentialinformation.Confidentialinformationisgenerallyanymaterial,nonpublicinformation.Likewise,wemustprotectHERO’sassetsandusethemwithcare.HERO’sassetsincludefunds,facilities,equipment,informationsystems,intellectualpropertyandconfidentialinformation.

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Q: A person calls you claiming to work for a company that recently interviewed a HERO employee, whom listed you as a reference. The person wants to know your thoughts about your colleague. Should you share your thoughts?

A:No. Youshouldnotdiscloseanyinformationtothecaller,nomatterwhetheryoubelievetheinformationisgeneral,publically-knowninformation.Instead,youshouldimmediatelyreportthecalltoyoursupervisororHumanResources.

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Annual CertificationAllnewemployeesmustreadandagreetoabidebytheCode.NewemployeesmustalsosignanacknowledgmentconfirmingthattheyhavereadandagreedtoabidebytheCode.Fromtimetotime,allemployeeswillberequiredtorecertifytheiragreementtoabidebytheCode.FailingtoreadtheCodedoesnotexcuseanyonefromcomplyingwiththeCode.

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To help protect HERO’s confidential information and assets, we should always:

Properly label confidential information to ensure it is properly and securely distributed

Use and disclose confidential information only for legitimate business purposes

Properly secure and store assets

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” -RyunosukeSatoro

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