I'd say so. Northern Ocean noted they are open to a short term...

I'd say so. Northern Ocean noted they are open to a short term gig prior to this one ann, but I can't see how WDS would have the permit, environmental clearance, etc in place before then.

In the meantime, it appears sources say the announced gig is with Chevron in our neighbouring block of PEL 90...

Rig chosen for Namibia exploration campaign — but who’s the customer?

"Rig owner Northern Ocean has signed a contract to mobilise one if its semi-submersibles to Namibia’s prolific Orange basin late this year for a one-well exploration campaign.No wells are currently being drilled in this global exploration hot spot at the moment, but Rhino Resources, partnered by Azule Energy, is set to start a two-well exploration campaign in late 2024, with Chevron also set to begin drilling this year.

Northern Ocean did not name its client, but multiple sources approached by Upstream said it is Chevron, operator of Petroleum Exploration Licence 90, directly north of acreage holding TotalEnergies’ huge Venus discovery and directly west of Galp’s mighty Mopane discovery."