Arethusa Off-Shore, LLC, f/k/a Arethusa Offshore Company

Case No. 20-32321

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On April 26, 2020, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. and 14 affiliated debtors (collectively, the "Debtors") each filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston Division) (the “Court”).  On June 16, 2021, the Court entered a Final Decree closing 14 of the Debtors’ 15 cases.  Between April 26, 2020 and June 16, 2021, all matters in the Debtors’ chapter 11 cases were jointly administered under the case of Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc., Case No. 20-32307. 

To view documents previously filed in connection with the Debtors on the Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. docket (Case No. 20-32307), please click here

Important Information & Dates

Plan & Disclosure Statement

On January 22, 2021, the Debtors filed their Plan of Reorganization and the Disclosure Statement related thereto.  The Bankruptcy Court held a hearing to consider approval of the Disclosure Statement on February 26, 2021.  On February 26, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order approving the Disclosure Statement.  The Bankruptcy Court held a hearing to consider confirmation of the Plan on April 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. (CT).  On April 8, 2021, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Plan. On April 23, 2021, the Effective Date of the Plan occurred, and the Plan was consummated. Please click below to view and download the Debtors' Plan & Disclosure Statement documents:

Plan & Disclosure Statement

Deadline to File Claims

The Bankruptcy Court has set the following deadlines for filing proofs of claim against the Debtors:

  • General Claims Bar Date:  August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (CT)
  • Governmental Claims Bar Date: October 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. (CT)

Click on the "Submit a Claim" link to download a proof of claim form and for more information regarding filing a claim against the Debtors.

First Day Motions and Orders

A hearing on the Debtors' First Day Motions was held on April 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. (CT) before the Honorable Judge David R. Jones, United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Courtroom 400, 4th Floor, 515 Rusk Street, Houston, TX 77002.  A final hearing on certain of the First Day Motions was held on May 27, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. (CT).  Please click below to view and download the Debtors' First Day Motions and Orders:

First Day Motions

First Day Orders

Dates

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April 23 2021 Effective Date Notice of Conf... Add to Calendar
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April 26 2020 __
Petition Date Voluntary Petitions Add to Calendar
April 27 2020 2:00 p.m. (CT)
First Day Hearing First Day Motions Add to Calendar
May 27 2020 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Final Hearing on First Day Orders Notice of Telephonic and Video Conference Final Hearing on First Day Motions. Filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Add to Calendar
June 8 2020 3:00 p.m. (CT)
Telephonic Hearing Amended Agenda for Hearing on 6/8/2020 (Filed By Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. ). Add to Calendar
June 15 2020 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Meeting of Creditors Notice of Rescheduled Meeting of Creditors. Filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Add to Calendar
June 23 2020 12:45 p.m. (CT)
Omnibus Hearing Agenda for Hearing on 6/23/2020 (Filed By Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. ). Add to Calendar
June 30 2020 11:00 a.m. (CT)
Canceled Telephonic Hearing Notice of Cancellation of June 30, 2020 Hearing. (Related document(s):457 Notice) Filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Add to Calendar
August 17 2020 5:00 p.m. (CT)
General Claims Bar Date Order (I) Setting Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim, Including Requests for Payment Under Section 503(b)(9), (II) Establishing an Amended Schedules Bar Date ... Add to Calendar
October 23 2020 5:00 p.m. (CT)
Governmental Claims Bar Date Order (I) Setting Bar Dates for Filing Proofs of Claim, Including Requests for Payment Under Section 503(b)(9), (II) Establishing an Amended Schedules Bar Date ... Add to Calendar
January 28 2021 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Omnibus Hearing Notice of Telephonic and Video Status Conference and Emergency Hearings (January 28, 2021). (Related document(s):847 Chapter 11 Plan, 848 Disclosure Statement, ... Add to Calendar
January 29 2021 10:00 a.m. (CT)
Cancelled: Omnibus Hearing Notice of Cancellation of Hearing (January 29, 2021). (Related document(s):858 Emergency Motion (with hearing date)) Filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Add to Calendar
February 18 2021 11:30 a.m. (CT)
Telephonic Hearing Notice of Adjournment of February 18, 2021 Telephonic and Video Hearing. (Related document(s):858 Emergency Motion (with hearing date), 869 Receipt of Sealed ... Add to Calendar
February 26 2021 9:30 a.m. (CT)
Telephonic Hearing Notice of Adjournment of February 24, 2021 (11:30 a.m.) Telephonic and Video Status Conference. (Related document(s):858 Emergency Motion (with hearing date), ... Add to Calendar
February 26 2021 9:30 a.m. (CT)
Disclosure Statement Hearing Plan & Disclosure Statement Add to Calendar
April 8 2021 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Confirmation Hearing Agenda for Hearing on 4/8/2021 (Filed By Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. ). Add to Calendar
April 14 2021 9:00 a.m. (CT)
Telephonic Hearing Notice of Reset of February 23, 2021 Telephonic and Video Hearing on Proof of Claim No. 33. (Related document(s):638 Objection to Claim, 707 Response, 726 Notic... Add to Calendar
April 23 2021
Effective Date Notice of Confirmation and Occurrence of Effective Date. (Related document(s):1231 Generic Order) Filed by Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Add to Calendar

Parties

Debtors' Counsel

  • Porter Hedges LLP

    1000 Main St., 36th Floor
    Houston, TX   77002
    www.porterhedges.com
    Phone: 713.226.6000
    Fax: 713.226.6248

    John F. Higgins
    Eric M. English
    M. Shane Johnson

  • Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

    1285 Avenue of the Americas
    New York, NY   10019
    www.paulweiss.com
    Phone: 212.373.3000
    Fax: 212.757.3990

    Paul M. Basta
    Robert A. Britton
    Christopher Hopkins
    Shamara R. James

United States Trustee and Court Information

Debtors

Case Number Debtor Name Petition Date
Case Number 20-32321 Debtor Name Arethusa Off-Shore, LLC Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32309 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Finance Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32320 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Development Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32313 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Services Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32317 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Management Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32311 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32307 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32318 Debtor Name Diamond Foreign Asset Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32315 Debtor Name Diamond Rig Investments Limited Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32310 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore General Company Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32308 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore International Limited Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32319 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore (Brazil) L.L.C. Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32316 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Holding L.L.C. Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32312 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Drilling (UK) Limited Petition Date April 26, 2020
Case Number 20-32314 Debtor Name Diamond Offshore Limited Petition Date April 26, 2020