GulfMark newbuilding programme

Houston-based GulfMark Offshore recently ordered a $130 million, five vessel addition to the existing newbuild programme, including three 3,000 dwt platform supply vessels (PSVs) built to U.S. flag requirements and two 10,000 BHP anchor handling, towing, tug supply vessels (AHTSs).

Of the five new builds, the two AHTS vessels will be constructed at Gdansk Shiprepair Yard “Remontowa” SA in Poland. The three PSVs, built to U.S. flag requirements, will be constructed by Bender Shipbuilding & Repair in Mobile, Alabama. The first of these vessels is scheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009 with the last of the five scheduled in the third quarter of 2010.

The new additions to the company???s fleet expansion programme will add twelve new ships over the next 3 years. GulfMark will also seek to upgrade and improve the mix of vessels in the fleet through additions and selective dispositions as those opportunities occur. GulfMark and its subsidiaries provide marine transportation services to the energy industry through a fleet of 61 offshore support vessels, primarily in the North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia, and the Americas.