SEACOR Marine Issues MEDIA FACT SHEET for Vessel Naming Ceremony

SEACOR Marine’s newest vessel has been christened as the John G. McCall in honor of the many achievements Mr. John Gellert has been part of during his tenure with the company. The naming ceremony took place in Houma, LA on December 5th and the new vessel was built at Gulf Craft, Inc. in Patterson, Louisiana, taking 14 months from start to completion. SEACOR Marine operates the second largest fleet of offshore marine support vessels, with vessels servicing the global offshore oil and gas exploration and production industry.

Mr. Gellert first started with parent company, SEACOR Holdings Inc., as an intern while working on his Bachelor’s Degree at Harvard University. After graduating with a degree in American History in 1992, Mr. Gellert joined the company full-time as an Associate. Over the subsequent years, John has traveled the globe tirelessly during his business pursuits on behalf of the company. In each place he has visited, John’s easy-going demeanor and salesmanship has been well-received and has garnered him many lifelong friends, including an African Chief. John was promoted to his current position as Senior Vice President of Offshore Marine Services in 2005.

Note: John’s full name is John G. Gellert. The vessel name bears the name “McCall” keeping it consistent with vessels in the Fast Crew / Support class.

SEACOR Marine operates over 250 vessels globally, with operations in the United States, Latin America, the North Sea, the Mediterranean, West Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East. SEACOR Marine's Fast Support Vessels (FSV) of today are far more than standard "crew boats." SEACOR Marine is the leader in revolutionary technology. These Fast Crew / Support vessels have over 9,000 BHP (brake horsepower) and reach speeds over 32 knots and range in length from 130 feet to 190 feet.

Customers can match the right FSV to their specific requirements by choosing from an array of advanced features such as Dynamic Positioning, Dynamic Ride Control, Controllable Speed Propellers & Monitoring System (CSP), Water Jet Propulsion, high-capacity pumps, boarding ramps to accommodate any dock, environmentally friendly equipment, and cargo deck areas outfitted with recessed deck lighting.

In addition, our customers can choose to meet their high volume cargo demands by selecting an FSV that can transport over 1,000 barrels of liquid mud, 1,000 to 3,000 cubic feet of dry bulk material, deck cargos from 140 long tons to 425 long tons, cargo fuel, potable water, and drill water. Our FSV vessels can accommodate up to 102 passengers that enjoy reclining business class seats and various entertainment packages such as satellite television.

SEACOR Marine’s in-house technical, operational and safety procedures are first-class, and its staff ashore and aboard are committed to meeting customer needs safely and effectively. SEACOR Marine continues to engineer offshore marine vessels utilizing the latest technology combined with modern, cutting-edge equipment and features that enhance safety and improve the efficiency and quality of operations.

The John G. McCall will be working for an oil major and gas producer in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit the SEACOR Marine Web site at: www.seacormarine.com or contact Shull Autin, COO, SEACOR Marine at (985) 876 5400.