UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2004

                             NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


          Bermuda                      000-49887                 980363970
(State or Other Jurisdiction          (Commission              (IRS Employer
     of Incorporation)                File Number)          Identification No.)


2nd Fl. International Trading Centre
Warrens
PO Box 905E
St. Michael, Barbados                                               N/A
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)                        (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (246) 421-9471


                                       N/A
          (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)


ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

         (c) Exhibits

         Exhibit No.      Description
         -----------      -----------
            99.1          Press Release issued by Nabors Industries Ltd. on
                          January 30, 2004.

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

              On January 30, 2004, the Company issued a press release announcing
         its results of operations for the three months and twelve months ended
         December 31, 2003. A copy of that release is furnished herewith as
         Exhibit 99.1 in accordance with General Instruction B.6 to Form 8-K.

              The press release furnished as an exhibit to this report includes
         forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of
         1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking
         statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, as disclosed
         by the Company from time to time in its filings with the Securities and
         Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, the Company's actual
         results may differ materially from those indicated or implied by such
         forward-looking statements.

              The Company has presented its adjusted cash flow derived from
         operating activities for all periods presented in the earnings release,
         which is a "non-GAAP" financial measure under Regulation G. The
         components of adjusted cash flow derived from operating activities are
         computed by using amounts which are determined in accordance with
         generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Adjusted cash flow
         derived from operating activities is computed by subtracting direct
         costs and general and administrative expenses from Operating revenues
         and then adding Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates. As part of our
         press release information we have provided a reconciliation, for all
         periods presented in the release, of adjusted cash flow derived from
         operating activities to net cash provided by operating activities,
         which is its nearest comparable GAAP financial measure.

              The Company also presented its adjusted income derived from
         operating activities for all periods presented in the earnings release,
         which is a "non-GAAP" financial measure under Regulation G. The
         components of adjusted income derived from operating activities are
         computed by using amounts which are determined in accordance with GAAP.
         Adjusted income derived from operating activities is computed by
         subtracting direct costs, general and administrative expenses, and
         depreciation, depletion and amortization expense from Operating
         revenues and then adding Earnings from unconsolidated affiliates. As
         part of our press release information we have provided a reconciliation
         of adjusted income derived from operating activities to consolidated
         income before income taxes, which is its nearest comparable GAAP
         financial measure.


              The Company included its adjusted cash flow derived from operating
         activities and adjusted income derived from operating activities in the
         release because management evaluates the performance of its business
         units and the consolidated Company based on several criteria, including
         adjusted cash flow derived from operating activities and adjusted
         income derived from operating activities, and because it believes these
         financial measures are an accurate reflection of the ongoing
         profitability of the Company.


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 hereunto duly authorized.

                                            NABORS INDUSTRIES LTD.


Date:  January 30, 2004                     By: /s/ Daniel McLachlin
                                                --------------------------------
                                                Daniel McLachlin
                                                Vice President-Administration &
                                                Secretary


                                  EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.       Description
-----------       -----------
99.1              Press Release issued by Nabors Industries Ltd. on
                  January 30, 2004.