It sure looks that way! Did you happen to catch this statement in BO's post? It would appear BO has more than just an interest in the preservation of land/sea in Belize.
How does BO have access to and/or any authority to inspect Treaty's rig for a VIN? This unrelenting pursuit of Treaty and revelation by BO sure is getting "interesting." Why continue to post the alleged "facts" if your primary purpose of protecting the land/sea has been satisfied by Treaty no longer drilling in Belize?
It appears the sale of the Rig is causing concern to some parties and attempts to obstruct/delay the sale are being made by removing the VIN and create doubt by claiming its missing because its stolen.
However, that is proven to be fictional when you consider this;
Section 192.2 Requirements for Exportation
Basic requirements A person attempting to export a used self-propelled vehicle shall present to Customs, at the port of exportation, both the vehicle and the required documentation describing the vehicle to include the VIN or, if the vehicle does not have a VIN, the product identification number (PIN). Exportation of a vehicle will be permitted only upon compliance with these requirements, unless the vehicle was Eentered into the United States under an in-bond procedure, a carnet, a Temporary Importation Bond, or under a personal exemption for non-residents who entered the vehicle for a 1-year period.