- CEO
- Quintin V. Kneen
- Full Time Employees
- 530
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Marine Shipping
- Address
- 842 West Sam Houston Parkway North Houston TX United States of America 77024
- IPO Date
- Jan 1, 1956
- Business
- GulfMark Offshore, Inc. provides offshore marine support and transportation services primarily to companies involved in offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. The company operates a modern fleet of offshore support vessels including platform supply vessels; anchor handling towing supply vessels; fast supply and crew vessels; specialty vessels; standby rescue vessels; construction support vessels; and utility vessels. GulfMark’s vessels support the construction, positioning, and operation of offshore drilling rigs, platforms, and related infrastructure, as well as transport drilling materials, supplies, and personnel. It serves integrated oil and natural gas companies, independent exploration and production companies in international markets, and foreign government-owned or controlled oil and natural gas entities. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, GulfMark has a significant presence in regions including the North Sea, Southeast Asia, Brazil, and West Africa. The company has recently undergone significant structural changes through its merger with Tidewater Inc., creating the largest global offshore support vessel operator with a combined fleet of approximately 245 vessels. This strategic merger, completed and fully approved by both boards, aims to leverage scale economies, expand GulfMark’s footprint especially in the recovering North Sea market, and improve fleet utilization globally. The combined entity operates under the Tidewater brand with a broadened global reach and increased operational capacity, positioning GulfMark as a key player in the offshore support and marine services industry. This merger represents one of the most notable consolidations in the offshore sector in recent years, aligning with GulfMark’s advocacy for industry consolidation and long-term growth in offshore services. The company’s strategic focus remains on providing high-specification vessels with a strong commitment to safety and cost-efficient customer service.