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Borr Drilling: 3 bodies located after Prospector 5 incident

Search and recovery efforts continue alongside measures to mitigate and minimize environmental impact related to the incident.

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Borr Drilling Limited (BORR) provided an update on the Prospector 5 incident offshore Gabon. Of 115 personnel aboard at the time, 110 have returned ashore and remain in Gabon, where they are receiving accommodation, care and ongoing support. An underwater remotely operated vehicle located the bodies of three individuals; recovery efforts are underway, while search and rescue continues for two people who remain unaccounted for.

Approximately 280 cubic meters of marine diesel fuel was onboard at the time of the incident. Borr Drilling said resources have been mobilized and measures are being taken with its customer and local authorities to mitigate and minimize any related environmental impact.

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  • Moderate pointProspector 5: three bodies located; two people remain unaccounted for.
Personnel aboard 115 personnel At the time of the incident
Personnel returned ashore 110 personnel Following the incident
Bodies located 3 individuals Located by an underwater remotely operated vehicle
People unaccounted for 2 people Search and rescue efforts continue
Marine diesel fuel onboard Approximately 280 cubic meters At the time of the incident
remotely operated vehicle technical
"an underwater remotely operated vehicle has located"
A remotely operated vehicle is an unmanned machine controlled from a distance by a human operator or automated system, often using a tether or wireless link; examples include underwater submersibles and surface or aerial drones. Think of it as a remote‑control robot used to inspect, repair, or gather data in places that are dangerous, deep, or hard to reach. Investors care because ROVs affect a company’s operational reach, safety profile, cost structure, and revenue opportunities in sectors like energy, marine services, infrastructure, and defense.
search and rescue operations technical
"As part of the ongoing search and rescue operations"
marine diesel fuel technical
"approximately 280 cubic meters of marine diesel fuel"

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What is the status of the search after the BORR Prospector 5 incident?

Search and rescue continues for two people who remain unaccounted for. An underwater remotely operated vehicle located the bodies of three individuals, and recovery efforts are underway.

How much marine diesel fuel was aboard the Prospector 5?

Approximately 280 cubic meters of marine diesel fuel was onboard at the time of the incident. Borr Drilling said resources had been mobilized and measures were being taken with its customer and local authorities to mitigate and minimize related environmental impact.

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


FORM 6-K
 


REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
October 29, 2026
 
Commission File Number 001-39007
 


Borr Drilling Limited
 

S. E. Pearman Building
2nd Floor 9 Par-la-Ville Road
Hamilton HM11
Bermuda
(Address of principal executive office)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K on paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐

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Exhibits
 
99.1
Press Release


 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.
 
 
BORR DRILLING LIMITED
     
Date: October 29, 2026
By:
/s/ Mi Hong Yoon
 
Name:
Mi Hong Yoon
 
Title:
Director




Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

Borr Drilling Limited - Prospector 5 Rig Incident Update - October 29, 2026

Hamilton, Bermuda, October 29, 2026 - Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE and OSE: BORR) (“Borr Drilling” or the “Company”) provides an update on the Prospector 5 incident offshore Gabon, first announced by the Company on October 25, 2026.

Of the 115 personnel on board at the time of the incident, 110 have returned ashore. Those personnel remain in Gabon and are being provided with accommodation, care and ongoing support, with their wellbeing remaining a priority for the Company.

As part of the ongoing search and rescue operations, the Company has been notified that an underwater remotely operated vehicle has located the bodies of three individuals. Recovery efforts are underway and extensive search and rescue efforts continue for the two individuals who remain unaccounted for.

Bruno Morand, CEO of Borr Drilling, said:
“We are deeply saddened by this tragic development, and our thoughts are with our colleagues, their families, and loved ones. We recognize the extraordinary uncertainty and pain they are facing. Our immediate priority remains supporting the families and the ongoing search, rescue and recovery efforts.”

At the time of the incident, there was approximately 280 cubic meters of marine diesel fuel onboard the Prospector 5. In coordination with our customer and the local authorities, resources have been mobilized and measures are being taken to mitigate and minimize any environmental impact related to this incident.

Media enquiries: +44 (0)1224 900626

ir@borrdrilling.com



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