Offshore Liftboats

Offshore Liftboats Now a Certified Women's Owned Business

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000

PRESS RELEASE

Date: August 29, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cut Off, LA 70345 – August 29, 2016– Offshore Liftboats, LLC a business specializing in, liftboat operations, received national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Enterprise Council South, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).

WBENC’s national standard of certification implemented by the WBEC South is a meticulous process including an in-depth review of the business and site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated and controlled by a woman or women.

By including women-owned businesses among their vendors, corporations, and government agencies demonstrate their commitment to fostering diversity and the continued development of their supplier/vendor diversity programs.

To learn more about Offshore Liftboats, LLC, please visit www.offshoreliftboats.com

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Lauren Melancon, CFO and Vanessa Melancon Pierce, CEO

About Offshore Liftboats

Offshore Liftboats is a woman owned offshore services provider of self-propelled, self-elevating, deck barges (Liftboats or Jackups), working in the Gulf of Mexico. Their liftboats range in size (leg length) from class 175's to class 230's, and provide living quarters, hydraulic cranes, and stable platforms to offshore oil and gas production platforms. The companies experience is second to none. Offshore Liftboats has been providing services in the Gulf of Mexico for more than 30 years.

About WBENC

The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council is the nation’s largest third party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States. WBENC is a resource for the more than 700 US companies and government agencies that rely on WBENC’s certification as an integral part of their supplier diversity programs.

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Saints and Offshore Liftboats Host Junior Training Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 26 Jul 2016 17:49:00 +0000

Saints and Offshore Liftboats Host Junior Training Camp

By: NewOrleansSaints.com

Camp focuses on teaching fun football fundamentals and important life skills

The New Orleans Saints and Offshore Liftboats hosted a Saints Junior Training Camp for children between the ages of 6-12 on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the South Lafourche Bantam Football Field in Larose, La.

The Saints Junior Training Camp experiences are held across the Gulf South region throughout the year and focus on positive educational messaging, the importance of goal-setting and teamwork, making proper choices and, of course, teaching fun football fundamentals while also emphasizing the importance of proper hydration.
Upon the conclusion of a group discussion addressing life skills, participants were divided into small groups for non-contact drills designed to all ages and experience levels.

Business in Focus Article

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 15:13:00 +0000

4/20/15 - Press Release:

Offshore Liftboats has been featured in the April issue of Business in Focus Magazine on page 192.

To read the article Click Here --> OLB Article

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Markel Visit to LB Janie

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:20:00 +0000

Pictured Above from Left to Right: Daniel McCarthy, Jim Taylor, Chris Fenn

3-4-15 Press Release:

Representatives from Markel International, one of Offshore Liftboats insurance carriers, made a trip down to Cut Off, LA to visit our corporate office. Markel was able to meet the staff at Offshore Liftboats and see them carry out their duties.

After meeting with the office staff Offshore Liftboats took Markel to the L/B Janie which was located in Leeville, LA. Markel was able to see first hand what they insure, meet the crew members, and ask operational questions.

Offshore Liftboats would like to thank Dan, Chris, and Jim for taking the time to meet and travel to the L/B Janie for a tour. Offshore Liftboats would also like to thank the crew aboard the L/B Janie for demonstrating their extensive knowledge of the vessel and operations.

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Offshore Liftboats in Shipping and Marine Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 16:57:00 +0000

Vanessa and Lauren at the L/B Lauren Frances

As Offshore Liftboats founders Mike and Annie Melancon step down, daughters Vanessa Melancon Pierce and Lauren Melancon Cheramie take on the roles of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer respectively.

The two sisters will continue the growth of OffshoreLiftboats, with the aid of their veteran management team including Chief Operating Officer Gary Callais and Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental Manager Craig Pierce.

Click here to read Vanessa and Lauren’s interview regarding the new ownership on pages 46 thru 49 of Shipping and Marine Magazine issue 117.

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London Visit to L/B Lauren Frances

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 16:36:00 +0000

Pictured: Mark Edmondson with CHUBB and Tony Cuthbertson with Price Forbes standing aboard class 230’ L/B Lauren Frances.

Offshore Liftboats is wishing safe travels to our friends TC and Mark, as they head back across the pond today on their return trip home to London. While visiting Louisiana on business yesterday, Tony Cuthbertson with Price Forbes and Mark Edmondson with CHUBB, got to board L/B Lauren Frances, as Captain Erik Raffield and Port Captain Zack Danos fired up the port side engines for the very first time.

The L/B Lauren Frances is being constructed by Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. We are excepting to take delivery of our new class 230’ in the first week of March 2015.

At Offshore Liftboats "Our Commitment to YOU is: SAFETY and SERVICE FIRST!"

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New 230' Class - L/B Lauren Frances

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 16:39:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats is proud to announce that construction has begun on our first Class 230’ vessel. The L/B Lauren Frances is being built at Conrad Shipyard in Morgan City, Louisiana. The vessel will be equipped with a 250 Ton Primary Crane and 5000 square feet of deck space. Delivery is expected in the first quarter of 2015.

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L/B Vanessa Progress

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:24:00 +0000

On 4-9-13 Marine Industrial Fabrication joined the L/B Vanessa's hull and cabin section. Gary Callais with Offshore Liftboats was there to take a few photos. Offshore Liftboats is excited with the progress and is expecting a June 2013 delivery.

Merry Christmas!!

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 10:00:00 +0000

From the Offshore Liftboats' Family to Yours Have a Blessed and Joyous Christmas!

Happy Thanksgiving

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats would like to extend a special greeting of Thanksgiving as we take this time to express to you our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Day!

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Post-Hurricane Isaac

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:48:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats Press Release:
Post Hurricane Isaac
August 30, 2012

Now that Hurricane Isaac has passed a safe distance for our main office in Cut Off, LA and our vessels along the coast in safe harbor we were able to preform damage assessments. Offshore Liftboats fleet is fine and ready to go back to work as seas and customer needs warrant. Our office in Cut Off, LA is in good shape and ready to open at 8 a.m. tomorrow.

Offshore Liftboats never lost communications with vessels, customers, operations, or staff throughout this event.

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TS Isaac Press Relase

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 14:09:00 +0000

8/27/12 Tropical Storm Isaac Press Relase:

Offshore Liftboats' vessels working in the Gulf of Mexico are in safe harbor. All necessary precautions have been made on each vessel for expected winds. Furthermore, final preparation are being made at our office located in Cut Off, LA. Offshore Liftboats has staged key personnel close to our office and outside of the expect path of Isaac. Our operations center will continue though out the storm and work will resume as soon as Isaac has cleared us. Offshore Liftboats office will be closed tomorrow 8-28-12 and possible Wednesday 8-29-12 however we will still have phone and email communications with customers and vessel crew. Please contact us at 985-632-3414 or visit our website OffshoreLiftboats.com with any questions you may have.

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HRCS Playground Ribbon Cutting

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 20:08:00 +0000

On August 22, 2012 Offshore Liftboats, New Orleans Hornets, and Holy Rosary Catholic School (HRCS) preformed the ribbon cutting and blessing of the new playground. Offshore Liftboats was happy to be able to give back and lift up the community though this project. We would also like to thank all the other volunteers and sponsors who were part of this project. Furthermore Offshore Liftboats would like to give a big thanks to Mr. Scott Bouzigard (Mr. "B"), principal of HRCS, for his vision of growing and building the school with God's grace. We would also like to thank Mr. Mike and Annie Melancon for their vision and generosity of giving back to the community.

The New Orleans Hornets were on hand for the ribbon cutting with Sean Kelley, the Honey Bees, Hugo, and the Buzz Squad. Not only did the students get to enjoy their new playground but also had fun with Hugo and activities sponsored by the Hornets.

Please click on the LINK for more photo's of the ribbon cutting, blessing, and actives.

Mrs. Annie Melancon Cutting the Ribbon

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Offshore Liftboats Press Release:

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:53:00 +0000

HORNETS and OFFSHORE LIFTBOATS DEDICATE
NEW PLAYGROUND IN LAROSE
August 22, 2012

NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Hornets and Offshore Liftboats, L.L.C. will dedicate a new community playground on today, August 22 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic School (12925 East Main Street, Larose, La.). Hornets radio play-by-play announcer Sean Kelley will host the event and Hugo and the Honeybees will be on hand to help dedicate the playground.

The playground was designed to represent the Hornets with the use of the organization’s unique color scheme.

“The Hornets have had a relationship with Offshore Liftboats for the last five years and they’ve not only demonstrated their commitment to the organization, but to the community over that time,” said Tom Benson, Owner/Chairman of the Hornets and Saints. “We are proud to partner with Offshore Liftboats on this beautiful, new playground in Larose. We hope it gives students at Holy Rosary, in addition to kids in the community, the opportunity to be active and enjoy playing with their friends.”

Offshore Liftboats has been a long-time supporter of Holy Rosary Catholic School as it continues to build upon its reputation as one of the finest Catholic diocesan schools within Lafouche and Terrebonne Parishes. The school is currently undergoing a number of upgrades, including a new student chapel and a meditation/prayer garden that will feature walking paths and religious statues.

The new playground will mark the second public facility that the Hornets have had a hand in refurbishing or building in the Larose community. Through its partnership with BP, the Hornets refurbished a basketball court at the Larose Regional Park & Civic Center.

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New Website Roll Out

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats would like to invite everyone to check out our new website at www.offshoreliftboats.com. We have updated the look and layout and created more ways to contact us. In addition our updates also include new spec packages for all of our vessels, a safety section, updated "about us" and company history. For those of you who have not met our team before we have photos of the office staff. Thanks to Bizzuka's web content management we will be able to keep you up to date with all the latest at Offshore Liftboats.

Here's a screen shot of what you can expect:

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L/B Vanessa - Hull Construction Begins

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 19:27:00 +0000

Gary Callais and Zack Danos went check on the construction of the L/B Vanessa at Halimar Shipyard. Things are already coming together on the hull. Here's a few photo's they took:

Offshore Liftboats will continue to send out updates on the progress of our new 200' class liftboat.

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Fourchon Oilman's Rodeo

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats is proud to have sponsored two teams this year for the Fourchon Oilman's Rodeo. The Rodeo's mission statement is: "The Fourchon Oilman's Association is an association of businesses dedicated to helping local educational and charitable organizations while promoting the oil and gas industry." Offshore Liftboats is happy to be part of an organization dedicated to giving back to our community and at the same time promoting our industry. For more information on the Fourchon Oilman's Association and for scholarship opportunists go to www.fourchonoilmans.com.

Offshore Liftboats' offshore team captain is Mike Melancon and our inshore team captain is Gary Callais. Events will begin on the evening of July 12th and fishing will start on July 13th at midnight and end on July 14th at 6pm. Good Luck to all our anglers!!

Congratulations Raymond!

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 16:32:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats would like to congratulate Raymond Howard for 6 years of service with us. Raymond started working for Offshore Liftboats as a deckhand in 2006. Now, six years later Raymond is the Captain of the L/B Joni one of Offshore Liftboats' 175' class liftboats.

Offshore Liftboats has always had a family oriented work environment. We believe in treating our employees like we would want to be treated and consider all our employees part of the Offshore Liftboats Family!
To learn more about Offshore Liftboats or for job opportunities go to www.offshoreliftboats.com. To become a part of the Offshore Liftboats family, "Like" us on Facebook or Follow us on Twitter @Liftboats

L/B Joni

1st Day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 20:35:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats would like to remind everyone that today marks the fist day of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This will run from today June 1st until November 30th. The long term averages for the number of named storms is 12, hurricanes 6, and major hurricanes are 3. As most of you already know when have already had a early start to this season with Alberto and Beryl forming in the month of May. For a complete list of names and safety information please visit the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

Offshore Liftboats would like to encourage everyone to have a plan this season. The NHC has a guide to help you make your own plan this season you can download it here. Any employees or customers interested in learning more about Offshore Liftboats' "Tropical Weather and Hurricane Preparation and Response Plan" please contact Craig Pierce. Our plan not only covers our liftboat operations but includes our land based operations.

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National Maritime Day

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:45:00 +0000

On National Maritime Day, America honors our highly skilled mariners who sail the high seas, support those on the front lines of the war on terror, and promote commerce around the world.
Since 1775, the United States Merchant Marine has served our country, helping America become a great maritime power. During the Second World War, courageous mariners were among those who suffered greatly -- hundreds of ships were lost to enemy action, and many mariners made the ultimate sacrifice. We pay tribute to these heroes who answered the call to serve when our Nation needed them most. Today, our merchant mariners continue to protect our homeland, including by supporting our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In times of peace and war, these brave patriots help keep our Nation safe and strengthen our economy. By transporting American goods across the oceans, merchant mariners facilitate commerce and advance trade. These Americans honor the noble traditions of seafarers and enrich our country's maritime heritage.
In recognition of the importance of the U.S. Merchant Marine, the Congress, by joint resolution approved on May 20, 1933, as amended, has designated May 22 of each year as "National Maritime Day," ~ George W. Bush 2008

Offshore Liftboats would like to say Thank You to all our mariners not just on National Maritime Day but everyday of the year! Your service to this country and this industry is appreciated and does not go unnoticed.

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New Construction Press Release

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats is proud to announce that we are building a new 200' class liftboat. Mr. Mike Melacon, owner, has signed a contract with Marine Industrial Fabricators in New Iberia, LA for this construction. Offshore Liftboats is expecting delivery in the 2nd quarter of 2013 and has chosen to name the vessel L/B Vanessa after Mr.Mike's oldest daughter. The L/B Vanessa will be a sister ship to the L/B Michelle (who ironically are sisters in real life!). This will be Offshore Liftboats 8th new build over the last 10+ years. We are excited to be able to continue our new construction program!
The L/B Vanessa will have the following specs:

Open Deck area of 4,500 sq. ft.
Leg Length of 200'
Max Deck Height Above Mudline of 163'
125T - 100' Primary Crane
30T - 56'-100' Secondary Crane
Working Water Depth of 136'
Accommodations for 43 persons other than crew.

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L/B Michelle

Congratulations!!

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats would like to congratulate Andrew Griffin for 3 years of service with us! Thank you for all your hard work.
Offshore Liftboats has always had a family oriented work environment. We believe in treating our employees like we would want to be treated and consider all our employees part of the Offshore Liftboats Family!
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L/B Joni working

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:19:00 +0000

1st blog post!

noreply@blogger.com (Offshore Liftboats) — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:26:00 +0000

Offshore Liftboats is reaching our further into the digital world! Currently we are are on Facebook and just started a Twitter account @Liftboats. Go check us out!! Offshore Liftboats is a growing liftboat company focused on Safety & Customer satisfaction. Stay tuned we will start posting more information and pictures!