Dolphin Drilling ASA - Election of new chairman

Reference is made to the market communication dated 21 May 2019 regarding
resignation of board members, including the chairman of Dolphin Drilling ASA
(the "Company").

The board of the Company has elected Aksel. O. Hillestad as chairman of the
board with effect from 29 May 2019. The new chairman will be registered with the
Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises with undue delay.

This announcement is made in accordance with the Norwegian Securities Trading
Act.