Jackson Offshore Operators Secures GOM Contract with Super Major

September 13, 2011-New Orleans, Louisiana- Lee Jackson, President and CEO of Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC is pleased to announce that the company is now 60 days into two long term contracts with a Super Major oil and gas company in the US Gulf of Mexico to supply two Fast Supply Vessels (FSV), M/V Fury and M/V Storm, for Gulf of Mexico operations.
 
“Our long-term contracts for two FSV’s is an acknowledgement of the professionalism and experience of our well-known management team as well as our highly qualified crews” Lee Jackson said. “Jay Harkness, Matthew Rigdon, John Teague and Ken Dawson are experienced and well-seasoned offshore industry executives. Now that these vessels are under contract for a number of years, the company can continue with its expansion plans to become a one of the most highly recognized vessel operators in the United States and beyond.”
 
The MV Storm and MV Fury are 175-foot DP-1 Jet drive Fast Supply Vessels built in 2009. The ABS classed vessels are certified to carry 70 passengers and have the capacity to transport cargo at high speeds.
 
Jackson Offshore Operators, LLC is a marine services provider to the offshore oil and gas industry. Jackson Offshore Operators is also a certified minority business enterprise (MBE). To learn more about Jackson Offshore Operators, our fleet and our services please contact Matthew Rigdon, Vice President via email at mrigdon@joollc.com or via phone at (985) 722-8765. You can also visit the Jackson Offshore website at www.joollc.com
By Professional Mariner Staff