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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010
GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-33607
(Commission file number)
76-0526032
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
10111 Richmond Avenue, Suite 340, Houston, Texas   77042
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(713) 963-9522
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES ý     NO o
          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
YES o     NO o
          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):
             
Large accelerated filer ý   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
    (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
          Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
YES o     NO ý
          Number of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value, outstanding as of April 30, 2010: 26,184,419.
(Exhibit Index Located on Page 24)

 


 

GulfMark Offshore, Inc.
Index
                 
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            Number
  Financial Information            
 
  Item 1   Financial Statements     3  
 
      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets     3  
 
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations     4  
 
          5  
 
      Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows     6  
 
          7  
 
  Item 2       15  
 
  Item 3       22  
 
  Item 4   Controls and Procedures     22  
  Other Information            
 
  Item 6   Exhibits     23  
 
  Signatures         23  
 
  Exhibit Index         24  
 EX-31.1
 EX-31.2
 EX-32.1
 EX-32.2
 EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
 EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
          

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    March 31,     December 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands, except par value amount)  
ASSETS
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 48,227     $ 92,079  
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $645 and $334, respectively
    76,069       76,554  
Other accounts receivable
    3,736       4,235  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    12,145       12,206  
         
Total current assets
    140,177       185,074  
         
 
               
Vessels and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $244,030 and $239,518, respectively
    1,169,179       1,164,067  
Construction in progress
    54,921       40,349  
Goodwill
    129,023       129,849  
Fair value hedges
    -       6,886  
Intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $5,046 and $4,325, respectively
    29,552       30,273  
Deferred costs and other assets, net
    8,109       9,161  
         
Total assets
  $ 1,530,961     $ 1,565,659  
         
 
               
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
               
Current portion of long-term debt
  $ 33,333     $ 33,333  
Accounts payable
    21,243       19,519  
Income taxes payable
    2,405       3,368  
Accrued personnel costs
    22,661       26,312  
Accrued interest expense
    2,658       5,966  
Other accrued liabilities
    10,313       8,535  
         
Total current liabilities
    92,613       97,033  
         
Long-term debt
    318,044       326,361  
Long-term income taxes:
               
Deferred tax liabilities
    110,965       112,960  
Other income taxes payable
    13,178       24,029  
Fair value hedges
    -       6,886  
Cash flow hedges
    6,987       6,422  
Other liabilities
    4,222       4,500  
Stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, no par value; 2,000 authorized; no shares issued
    -       -  
Class A Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 60,000 shares authorized; 26,164 and 25,906
shares issued and 25,927 and 25,697 outstanding, respectively; Class B Common Stock
$0.01 per value; 60,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
    257       255  
Additional paid-in capital
    364,205       362,022  
Retained earnings
    592,756       571,213  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    27,968       54,005  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (6,719 )     (5,865 )
Deferred compensation expense
    6,485       5,838  
         
Total stockholders’ equity
    984,952       987,468  
         
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 1,530,961     $ 1,565,659  
         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                 
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
             
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands, except per share amounts)  
Revenue
  $ 84,651     $ 108,795  
Costs and expenses:
               
Direct operating expenses
    43,069       40,482  
Drydock expense
    6,964       2,238  
General and administrative expenses
    11,731       10,540  
Depreciation and amortization
    13,975       12,370  
Gain on sale and involuntary disposal of assets
    -       (4,632 )
Impairment charge
    -       46,247  
         
Total costs and expenses
    75,739       107,245  
         
Operating income
    8,912       1,550  
         
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (4,989 )     (5,137 )
Interest income
    105       60  
Foreign currency gain (loss) and other
    1,781       (2,206 )
         
Total other expense
    (3,103 )     (7,283 )
         
Income (loss) before income taxes
    5,809       (5,733 )
Income tax benefit
    15,734       19,954  
         
Net income
  $ 21,543     $ 14,221  
         
Earnings per share:
               
Basic
  $ 0.85     $ 0.57  
Diluted
  $ 0.84     $ 0.56  
Weighted average shares outstanding:
               
Basic
    25,394       24,978  
Diluted
    25,544       25,190  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010
                                                                 
                                                    Deferred        
            Additional             Accumulated Other                     Compen-     Total  
    Common     Paid-In     Retained     Comprehensive                     sation     Stockholders’  
    Stock     Capital     Earnings     Income/(Loss)     Treasury Stock     Expense     Equity  
                                            Share                  
                                    Shares     Value                  
    (In thousands)  
 
                                                               
Balance at December 31, 2009
  $ 255     $ 362,022     $ 571,213     $ 54,005       (209 )   $ (5,865 )   $ 5,838     $ 987,468  
Net income
    -       -       21,543       -       -       -       -       21,543  
Issuance of common stock
    1       3,145       -       -       -       -       -       3,146  
Exercise of stock options
    1       643       -       -       -       -       -       644  
Deferred compensation plan
    -       (1,605 )     -       -       (28 )     (854 )     647       (1,812 )
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax
    -       -       -       (555 )     -       -       -       (555 )
Translation adjustment
    -       -       -       (25,482 )     -       -       -       (25,482 )
     
Balance at March 31, 2010
  $ 257     $ 364,205     $ 592,756     $ 27,968       (237 )   $ (6,719 )   $ 6,485     $ 984,952  
     
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                  
    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,  
             
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 21,543     $ 14,221  
Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    13,975       12,370  
Gain on sale of assets
    -       (4,632 )
Impairment charge on assets under construction
    -       46,247  
Amortization of stock based compensation
    1,273       1,660  
Amortization of deferred financing costs on debt
    400       176  
Adjustment for doubtful accounts receivable, net of write-offs
    322       390  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (1,485 )     (16,021 )
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss
    (1,615 )     3,272  
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (1,096 )     (2,901 )
Prepaids and other
    (121 )     (7,134 )
Accounts payable
    2,259       2,023  
Accrued liabilities and other
    (13,520 )     (12,621 )
         
Net cash provided by operating activities
    21,935       37,050  
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Purchases of vessels and equipment
    (55,430 )     (22,360 )
Proceeds from disposition of vessels and equipment
    257       5,114  
         
Net cash used in investing activities
    (55,173 )     (17,246 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repayments of debt
    (8,333 )     (4,742 )
Debt refinancing cost
    (2,000 )     -  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    644       524  
Proceeds from issuance of stock
    247       283  
         
Net cash used in financing activities
    (9,442 )     (3,935 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (1,172 )     (220 )
         
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    (43,852 )     15,649  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period
    92,079       100,761  
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 48,227     $ 116,410  
         
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Interest paid, net of interest capitalized
  $ 7,200     $ 8,044  
Income taxes paid, net
    302       655  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GULFMARK OFFSHORE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1)      GENERAL INFORMATION
          The condensed consolidated financial statements of GulfMark Offshore, Inc. and its subsidiaries included herein have been prepared by us without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. Unless otherwise indicated, references to “we”, “us”, “our” and the “Company” refer collectively to GulfMark Offshore, Inc. and its subsidiaries and predecessors. Certain information relating to our organization and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, has been condensed or omitted in this Form 10-Q pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, we believe that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. It is recommended that these financial statements be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
          In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which include reclassification and normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial statements for the periods indicated have been made. All significant intercompany accounts have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications of previously reported information may be made to conform with current year presentation.
          We evaluated all events or transactions that occurred after March 31, 2010 and no material subsequent events came to our attention.
          We provide offshore marine support and transportation services primarily to companies involved in the offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Our vessels transport materials, supplies and personnel to offshore facilities, as well as move and position drilling structures. The majority of our operations are conducted in the North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia and the Americas. We also contract vessels into other regions to meet our customers’ requirements.
          Basic Earnings Per Share, or EPS, is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the treasury stock method for common stock equivalents. The details of our EPS calculation are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
    March 31, 2010     March 31, 2009  
                    Per Share                     Per Share  
    Income     Shares     Amount     Income     Shares     Amount  
Earnings per share, basic
  $  21,543       25,394     $ 0.85     $  14,221       24,978     $ 0.57  
Dilutive effect of common stock options and unvested restricted stock
    -       150       (0.01 )     -       212       (0.01 )
     
Earnings per share, diluted
  $  21,543       25,544     $ 0.84     $  14,221       25,190     $ 0.56  
     
          

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(2)      COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
          The components of comprehensive income (loss), net of related tax, are as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,  
    2010     2009  
    (In thousands)  
Net income
  $ 21,543     $ 14,221  
Comprehensive income:
               
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedge
    (555 )     700  
Foreign currency translation
    (25,482 )     960  
     
Total comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (4,494 )   $ 15,881  
     
          Our accumulated other comprehensive income item relates primarily to our cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments, and adjustments related to the cash flow hedges.
(3)      IMPAIRMENT CHARGE
          In March 2009, we notified a shipyard building three of the vessels in our new build program that they were in default under the construction contract. The default arose as a result of non performance under the terms of the contract caused by financial difficulties of the shipyard. Construction on these vessels has stopped and we are evaluating our remedies under the contract and under applicable law. We determined that we had a material impairment and recognized a charge of $46.2 million in the first quarter of 2009 pertaining to the construction in progress related to this contract. That charge represented the full amount of our investment in these vessels. The shipyard building the three vessels is in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
(4)      VESSEL ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
          During the first quarter of 2010, we took delivery of one vessel that was under construction at December 31, 2009. We currently have two vessels under construction that are due to be delivered in the second and third quarters of 2010.
          The following tables illustrate the details of the vessels added and updates activity in our new build program since December 31, 2009.
                             
Vessel Additions
            Year   Length           Month
Vessel   Region   Type (1)   Built   (feet)   BHP (2)   DWT (3)   Delivered
 
North Purpose   N. Sea   PSV   2010   284   10,600   4,850   Feb-10

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Vessels Currently Under Construction
                    Expected   Length                   Expected
Vessel   Region   Type(1)   Delivery   (feet)   BHP(2)   DWT(3)   Cost
                                                    (millions)
Remontowa 20
  TBD   AHTS     Q2 2010       230       10,000       2,150     $ 26.9  
Remontowa 21
  TBD   AHTS     Q3 2010       230       10,000       2,150     $ 26.9  
 
(1)   AHTS - Anchor handling, towing and supply vessel
 
    FSV - Fast supply vessel
 
    PSV - Platform supply vessel
 
    SpV - Specialty vessel, including towing and oil response
 
    SmAHTS - Small anchor handling, towing and supply vessel
 
(2)   BHP - Breakhorse power
 
(3)   DWT - Deadweight tons
          Interest is capitalized in connection with the construction of vessels. During the three month period ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, $0.7 million and $1.3 million, respectively, were capitalized.
(5)      INCOME TAXES
          We consider earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries to be permanently reinvested, and as such, we have not provided for any U.S. federal or state income taxes on these earnings. Our overall tax provision is affected by the mix of our operations within various taxing jurisdictions; accordingly, there is limited correlation between income before income taxes and the income tax provision or benefit. The majority of our non-US based operations are subject to foreign tax systems that provide significant incentives to qualified shipping activities. Our United Kingdom (“UK”) and Norway based vessels are taxed under “tonnage tax” regimes with the UK regime being a ten year election, which we will renew in 2010. Our qualified Singapore based vessels are exempt from Singapore taxation through December 2017 with extensions available in certain circumstances beyond 2017. The tonnage tax regimes provide for a tax based on the net tonnage weight of a qualified vessel. These foreign tax beneficial structures continued to result in our earnings incurring significantly lower taxes than those that would apply if we were not a qualified shipping company in those jurisdictions. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, our income was derived principally from lower tax jurisdictions.
          As previously announced, in February 2010 the Norwegian Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional the 2007 legislation to begin taxing previously untaxed pre-2007 tonnage tax profits. This decision is a change in tax law and, accordingly, we recorded a $15.0 million discrete tax benefit in our tax provision for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 to reflect the elimination of this previously recorded income tax liability. Norway’s Ministry of Finance (“MoF”) has publicly stated that new legislation regarding pre-2007 tonnage tax profits will be forthcoming as part of Norway’s revised 2010 budget process, which is projected to be finalized and become law in the second quarter of 2010. At that time we expect that we may have to record a deferred income tax liability.
          Our operations in Mexico are subject to a revenue based Flat Tax, or IETU, which generally functions as an alternative minimum corporate tax payable to the extent that the new revenue based tax exceeds the current income tax liability. We have determined that the IETU is our Mexican current tax liability and it is more likely than not we will not realize any economic benefit from the future utilization of our Mexican tax loss carryforwards and, accordingly, we provide a net valuation allowance related to such carryforwards.

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          Our income tax expense for the first quarter of 2010, including the $15.0 million Norwegian tax reversal, was a benefit of $15.7 million. Excluding unusual items, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.5 million, and this results in a beneficial effective tax rate of 9.4%. This compares to a 6.3% effective tax rate provision in the first quarter of 2009 (also excluding unusual items). The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is a result of the decrease in profitability in the higher tax rate jurisdictions in which we operate. Since the first quarter of 2009, pre-tax income has decreased substantially in the U.S., and this resulted in a lower overall effective tax rate.
(6)      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
          We have contingent liabilities and future claims for which we have made estimates of the amount of the eventual cost to liquidate these liabilities or claims. These liabilities and claims may involve threatened or actual litigation where damages have not been specifically quantified but we have made an assessment of our exposure and recorded a provision in our accounts for the expected loss. Other claims or liabilities, including those related to taxes in foreign jurisdictions, may be estimated based on our experience in these matters and, where appropriate, the advice of outside counsel or other outside experts. Upon the ultimate resolution of the uncertainties surrounding our estimates of contingent liabilities and future claims, our future reported financial results will be impacted by the difference, if any, between our estimates and the actual amounts paid to settle the liabilities. In addition to estimates related to litigation and tax liabilities, other examples of liabilities requiring estimates of future exposure include contingencies arising out of acquisitions and divestitures. Our contingent liabilities are based on the most recent information available to us regarding the nature of the exposure. Such exposures change from period to period based upon updated relevant facts and circumstances, which can cause the estimate to change. In the recent past, our estimates for contingent liabilities have been sufficient to cover the actual amount of our exposure. We do not believe that the outcome of these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations.
(7)      DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
          Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use and designation of the derivative instrument. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, the gain or loss on the derivative is recognized in earnings in the period of change in fair value together with the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged item. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss is initially reported as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) and is subsequently recognized in earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the gain or loss is recognized in earnings. Gains and losses from changes in fair values of derivatives that are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes are recognized in earnings.
          Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of counterparty credit exposure is the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do not require, nor do we post, collateral or security on such contracts.

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Hedging Strategy
          We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations. As a result, we enter into derivative transactions to manage certain of these exposures that arise in the normal course of business. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate risks. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our operating results and financial condition. We manage the exposure to these market risks through operating and financing activities and through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.
          We periodically enter into forward foreign currency contracts which are designated as fair value hedges and are highly effective, as the terms of the forward contracts are the same as the purchase commitments under the related new build contract. Any gains or losses resulting from changes in fair value are recognized in income with an offsetting adjustment to income for changes in the fair value of the hedged item such that there was no net impact in the consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2010, no contracts related to our Aker Yard vessel remain.
          We entered into an interest rate swap with the objective of reducing our exposure to interest rate risk for $100.0 million of our $200.0 million Facility Agreement variable-rate debt. At March 31, 2010, our interest rate derivative instruments have an outstanding notional amount of $100.0 million and have been designated as cash flow hedges. The critical terms of these swaps, including reset dates and floating rate indices match those of our underlying variable-rate debt and no ineffectiveness has been recorded.
Early Hedge Settlement
          During December 2009, we cash settled certain interest rate swap contracts prior to their scheduled settlement dates. As a result of these transactions, we paid $6.4 million in cash, which represented the fair value of these contracts at the date of settlement. Unrecognized losses of $3.6 million are recorded as of March 31, 2010 in accumulated OCI related to these interest rate swaps. This balance will be amortized into interest expense through December 31, 2012 based on forecasted payments as of the settlement date.
          The following table quantifies the fair values, on a gross basis, of all our derivative contracts and identifies the balance sheet location as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 (dollars in thousands):
                                                                 
    Asset Derivatives     Liability Derivatives  
    March 31, 2010     December 31, 2009     March 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  
    Balance             Balance             Balance             Balance        
Derivatives designed as   Sheet     Fair     Sheet     Fair     Sheet     Fair     Sheet        
hedging instruments   Location     Value     Location     Value     Location     Value     Location     Fair Value  
 
                                                               
Foreign exchange contract
  Fair Value Hedges   $ -     Fair Value Hedges   $ 6,886     Fair Value Hedges   $ -     Fair Value Hedges   $ 6,886  
 
                                                               
Interest rate swaps
            -               -     Cash flow hedges     6,987     Cash flow hedges     6,422  
 
                                                               
 
                                                       
 
          $ -             $ 6,886             $ 6,987             $ 13,308  
 
                                                       

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          The following tables quantify the amount of gain or loss recognized during the quarters ended March 31, and identify the consolidated statement of operations location:
                         
    Location of Gain or Loss     Amount of Gain or Loss  
Derivatives in fair value   Recognized in Income on     Recognized in Income on  
hedging relationships   Derivative     Derivative  
            2010     2009  
            (in thousands)  
Foreign exchange contracts
  See note.   $ -     $ -  
Note: Our foreign exchange contracts relate to construction projects.
  The changes in value are included in construction in progress on the consolidated balance sheet.
                                         
                    Location of Gain or (Loss)     Amount of Gain or (Loss)  
    Amount of Gain or (Loss)     Reclassified from     Reclassified from  
Derivatives in cash flow   Recognized in OCI on     Accumulated OCI into     Accumulated OCI into  
hedging relationships   Derivative          Income          Income  
    2010     2009             2010     2009  
    (in thousands)             (in thousands)  
Interest rate contracts
  $ (1,650 )   $ (700 )   Interest expense   $ (660 )   $ (1,023 )
(8)      FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
          Each asset and liability required to be carried at fair value is classified under one of the following criteria:
Level 1:   Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2:   Observable market based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data
Level 3:   Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data
Financial Instruments
          At December 31, 2009, we maintained fair value hedges associated with firm contractual commitments for future vessel payments denominated in a foreign currency. These forward contracts were designated as fair value hedges and were highly effective, as the terms of the forward contracts were the same as the purchase commitment under the new build contract. We recognized the fair value of our derivative assets as a Level 2 valuation. We determined the fair value of our financial instrument position based upon the forward contract price and the foreign currency exchange rate as of December 31, 2009. We took delivery of the new build vessel associated with the contract in the first quarter of 2010 and settled the contracts. At March, 31, 2010, the fair value of our derivatives was approximately $7.0 million.
          On December 17, 2009, we entered into a $200.0 million facility agreement. Concurrently, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for approximately $100.0 million of the Facility Agreement indebtedness that has fixed the interest rate at 4.145%. The interest rate swap is accounted for as cash flow hedge. We report changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income. The consolidated balance sheet contains cash flow hedges within other long term liabilities, reflecting the fair value of the interest rate swap which was $7.0 million at March 31, 2010. We expect to reclassify $2.6 

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million of deferred loss on the current interest rate swap to interest expense during the next 12 months. We recognize the fair value of our derivative swaps as a Level 2 valuation. We determined the fair value of our interest rate swap based on the contractual fixed rate in the swap agreement and the forward curve of three month LIBOR supplied by the bank as of March 31, 2010.
          The following table presents information about our assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2010, and indicates the fair value hierarchy we utilized to determine such fair value (in millions).

 
                               
    Level 1   Level 2   Level 3   Total
Cash Flow Hedges
    $ -         $ (7.0 )       $ -         $ (7.0 )  
 
               
          The purchase commitments and cash flow hedges are included in other long term liabilities on the balance sheet as of March 31, 2010.
(9)      NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
          We adopted the following new accounting standards during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and the impact of such adoption, if applicable, has been presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
          In January 2010, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures”, relating to improving disclosures about fair value measurements, including the fair value measurement of liabilities. The guidance was effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
          In June 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 810, “Consolidations”, relating to how a company determines when an entity that is insufficiently capitalized or is not controlled through voting (or similar rights) should be consolidated. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
          In December 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 860, “Transfers and Servicing”, relating to information requirements about transfers of financial assets, including securitization transactions, and where companies have continuing exposure to the risks related to transferred financial assets. It eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special purpose entity,” changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets, and requires additional disclosures. The new guidelines are effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
          In April 2009, the FASB issued an update to its guidelines in FASB ASC 825, “Financial Instruments”, relating to disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in both interim and annual financial statements. The guidance was effective for periods ending after

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June 15, 2009. We have evaluated the updated ASC and have determined that it does not impact our results of operations or financial position.
(10)   OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
          We operate three segments: the North Sea, Southeast Asia and the Americas, each of which is considered a reportable segment under FASB ASC 280, “Segment Reporting”. Our management evaluates segment performance primarily based on operating income. Cash and debt are managed centrally. Because the regions do not manage those items, the gains and losses on foreign currency remeasurements associated with these items are excluded from operating income. Our management considers segment operating income to be a good indicator of each segment’s operating performance from its continuing operations, as it represents the results of the ownership interest in operations without regard to financing methods or capital structures. Each operating segment’s operating income (loss) is summarized in the following table, and detailed discussions below.

Operating Income (Loss) by Operating Segment
                                         
    North   Southeast            
    Sea   Asia   Americas   Other   Total
    (In thousands)  
Quarter Ended March 31, 2010
                                       
Revenue
    $ 35,275       $ 15,827       $ 33,549       $ -       $ 84,651  
Direct operating expenses
    20,169       2,324       20,576       -       43,069  
Drydock expense
    2,030       1,945       2,989       -       6,964  
General and administrative
    2,820       599       2,187       6,125       11,731  
Depreciation expense
    4,660       1,965       7,128       222       13,975  
     
Operating income (loss)
    $ 5,596       $ 8,994       $ 669       $ (6,347 )       $ 8,912  
     
 
                                       
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
                                       
Revenue
    $ 43,911       $ 17,669       $ 47,215       $ -       $ 108,795  
Direct operating expenses
    19,457       1,998       19,027       -       40,482  
Drydock expense
    1,660       560       18       -       2,238  
General and administrative
    2,492       833       2,109       5,106       10,540  
Depreciation expense
    4,006       1,559       6,619       186       12,370  
Gain on sale of assets
    (3,189 )       (1,438 )       (5 )       -       (4,632 )  
Impairment charge
    -       -       46,247       -       46,247  
     
Operating income (loss)
    $ 19,485       $ 14,157       $ (26,800 )       $ (5,292 )       $ 1,550  
     

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ITEM 2.  
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
          We provide offshore marine support and transportation services primarily to companies involved in the offshore exploration and production of oil and natural gas. Our vessels transport drilling materials, supplies and personnel to offshore facilities, as well as move and position drilling structures. The North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia, offshore West Africa, offshore Middle East, offshore Brazil and the Gulf of Mexico are each major markets that employ a large number of vessels. Vessel usage is also significant in other international markets, including offshore India, offshore Australia, offshore Trinidad, the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea. The industry is relatively fragmented, with more than 20 major participants and numerous small regional competitors. We currently operate a fleet of 87 offshore support vessels in the following regions: 37 vessels in the North Sea, 13 vessels offshore Southeast Asia, and 37 vessels in the Americas. Our fleet is one of the world’s youngest, largest and most geographically balanced, high specification offshore support vessel fleets and our owned vessels (excluding specialty vessels) have an average age of approximately eight years.
          Our results of operations are directly impacted by the level of activity in worldwide offshore oil and natural gas exploration, development and production. This activity is in turn influenced by trends in oil and natural gas prices. Oil and natural gas prices are affected by a host of geopolitical and economic forces, including the fundamental principles of supply and demand. Over the last few years commodity prices have been at record highs, resulting in oil and natural gas companies increasing exploration and development activities. However, as a result of the world economic crisis, commodity prices have declined and we have experienced a reduction in the level of activity.
          The operations of our fleet may be subject to seasonal factors. Operations in the North Sea are often at their highest levels during the summer months, from April to August, and at their lowest levels during the winter, from November to February. Operations in our other areas, although involving some seasonal factors, tend to remain more consistent throughout the year. We have historically, to the extent possible, accomplished the majority of our regulatory drydocks during these seasonal decreases in demand in order to minimize downtime during our traditionally peak demand periods. When a vessel is drydocked, we incur not only the drydocking cost but also the loss of revenue from the vessel during the drydock period. The demands of the market, the expiration of existing contracts, the start of new contracts and the availability allowed by our customers have and will continue to influence the timing of drydocks throughout the year. During the first quarter of 2010, we completed 205 drydock days, compared to 85 drydock days completed in the same quarter last year.
          We provide management services to other vessel owners for a fee. We do not include charter revenues and vessel expenses of these vessels in our operating results but rather include management fees in operating revenues. These vessels have been excluded for purposes of calculating fleet rates per day worked and utilization in the applicable periods.
          Our operating costs are primarily a function of fleet configuration. The most significant direct operating costs are wages paid to vessel crews, maintenance and repairs, and marine insurance. Generally, fluctuations in vessel utilization have little effect on direct operating costs in the short term. As a result, direct operating costs as a percentage of revenues may vary substantially due to changes in day rates and utilization.

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          In addition to direct operating costs, we incur fixed charges related to the depreciation of our fleet and costs for routine drydock inspections, which are maintenance and repairs designed to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and maintaining certifications for our vessels with various international classification societies.
Critical Accounting Policies
          There have been no changes to the critical accounting policies used in our reporting of results of operations and financial position. For a discussion of our critical accounting policies see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Goodwill
          Our goodwill consists of $98 million related to an acquisition in our Americas region and $31 million related to acquisitions in the North Sea region. The determination of impairment of all long-lived assets, goodwill, and intangibles is conducted when indicators of impairment are present and at least annually, for goodwill. Impairment testing on goodwill is performed on a reporting-segment basis where the goodwill is recorded.
          As a result of our 2009 annual impairment testing, we determined that the Americas region, which includes operations in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, is vulnerable to a potential goodwill impairment due to its fair market value being dependent on higher future domestic natural gas prices. Natural gas prices have been below recent historical averages and this has given us concern as to whether our future domestic natural gas price assumptions will require revision in the future. The decrease in natural gas prices over the past year has resulted in a substantial decrease in the amount of revenue generated by this region, which has significantly reduced the profitability of this region. In the first quarter of 2010, we reviewed our assumptions and performed the goodwill impairment test for the Americas region and the results indicated no impairment existed; however, due to our concern we will continue to assess goodwill for impairment in each quarter of 2010.
Results of Operations
          The table below sets forth, by region, the average day rates and utilization for our vessels and the average number of vessels owned or chartered during the periods indicated. This fleet generates substantially all of our revenues and operating profit. We use the information that follows to evaluate the performance of our business.

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    Three Months Ended  
    March 31,
    2010     2009  
     
Revenues by Region (000’s) (a):
               
North Sea Based Fleet (c)
    $ 35,275       $ 43,911  
Southeast Asia Based Fleet
    15,827       17,669  
Americas Based Fleet
    33,549       47,215  
 
               
Rates Per Day Worked (a) (b):
               
North Sea Based Fleet (c)
    $ 16,771       $ 21,073  
Southeast Asia Based Fleet
    18,039       20,699  
Americas Based Fleet
    13,362       17,302  
 
               
Overall Utilization (a) (b):
               
North Sea Based Fleet
    90.2 %     84.5 %
Southeast Asia Based Fleet
    83.1 %     87.2 %
Americas Based Fleet
    79.8 %     92.9 %
 
               
Average Owned/Chartered Vessels (a) (d):
               
North Sea Based Fleet (c)
    25.3       25.9  
Southeast Asia Based Fleet
    12.0       11.2  
Americas Based Fleet
    36.0       33.2  
     
Total
    73.3       70.3  
     
(a)   Includes all owned or bareboat chartered vessels.
 
(b)  
Rate per day worked is defined as total charter revenues divided by number of days worked. Utilization rate is defined as the total days worked divided by total days of availability in the period.
 
(c)  
Revenues for vessels in the North Sea based fleet are primarily earned in Pound Sterling (GBP), Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and Euros, and have been converted to U.S. Dollars (US$) at the average exchange rate for the period. The average equivalent exchange rate per one US$ for the periods indicated is as follows:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    2010 2009
    1 US$ =
     
GBP
    0.641       0.696  
NOK
    5.862       6.858  
Euro
    0.723       0.766  
 
(d)  
Average number of vessels is calculated based on the aggregate number of vessel days available during each period divided by the number of calendar days in such period. Includes owned and bareboat vessels only, and is adjusted for vessel additions and dispositions occurring during each period.
Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010 with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
          For the quarter ended March 31, 2010, we had net income of $21.5 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, on revenues of $84.7 million. In comparison, for the same period in 2009, net income was $14.2 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, on revenues of $108.8 million.

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          Our revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, decreased $24.1 million, or 22%, compared to the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in revenue was due mainly to the overall decrease in day rates from $19,151 in the first quarter of 2009 to $15,385 in the current year quarter offset by the effect of the weakening of the U.S. Dollar, the combination of which negatively impacted revenue by $24.5 million. In addition, overall utilization decreased from 88.9% in the first quarter of 2009 to 83.9% in the current year quarter, which decreased revenue by $5.3 million. Capacity related to the effect of vessels added in 2009 and the vessel added in 2010 increased revenue by $5.7 million.
          Operating income increased $7.4 million compared with the first quarter of 2009. The 2009 first quarter included a $46.2 million impairment charge resulting from a shipyard defaulting on the construction of three vessels. Operating income excluding the charge would have been $47.8 million for the quarter compared to $8.9 million in the first quarter of 2010. The decrease, excluding the impairment charge, is due primarily to lower revenue but is also affected by increased direct operating, drydock and depreciation expenses. General and administrative expense increased from $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2009 to $11.7 million in the current year quarter, due primarily to higher salaries and benefits and higher professional fees.
North Sea
          Revenues in the North Sea region, compared to the first quarter of 2009 decreased by $8.6 million, or 20%, to $35.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. This decrease was primarily a result of the decrease in day rates from $21,073 in the prior year quarter to $16,771 in the first quarter of 2010 offset by the effect of the weakening of the U.S. Dollar, the combination of which contributed $12.5 million to the decrease in revenue. The region did experience an increase in capacity resulting primarily from the effect of the addition of a vessel in late 2009 and the addition of a vessel in the first quarter of 2010 which increased revenue by $1.7 million. Utilization increased from 84.5% in the first quarter of 2009 to 90.2% in the first quarter of 2010 resulting in increased revenue of $2.2 million. Operating income decreased $13.9 million from the prior year quarter, due primarily to the decrease in revenue and the decrease on the gain on sale of assets. In addition, direct operating expenses increased by $0.7 million due primarily to the addition of the new vessels. Drydock expense also increased by $0.4 million due to higher cost per drydock day. Depreciation expense also increased by $0.7 million resulting primarily from the new additions. General and administrative expense in the first quarter of 2010 was $2.8 million compared to $2.5 million in the prior year quarter.
Southeast Asia
          Revenues for the Southeast Asia based fleet decreased by $1.8 million, or 10%, to $15.8 million in the first quarter of 2010, compared to the same 2009 quarter, primarily resulting from a decrease in day rates from $20,699 in 2009 to $18,039 in the current year quarter, which decreased revenue by $2.9 million. Revenue was positively impacted by $2.9 million due to the increase in capacity resulting from the effect of the two vessels added in 2009. Utilization for the first quarter of 2009 was 87.2% compared to the current quarter of 83.1%, which negatively impacted revenue by $1.8 million. Operating income for the region was $9.0 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared to $14.2 million in the same 2009 quarter. The decrease is due mainly to the decrease in revenue coupled with an increase in drydock expense totaling $1.4 million and the decrease on the gain on sale of assets totaling $1.4 million. General and administrative expense was $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2010 compared to $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2009. The decrease is due mainly to the collection of a previously reserved bad debt receivable.

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Americas
          The Americas region revenues decreased by $13.7 million, or 29%, in the first quarter of 2010, compared to the first quarter of 2009. The decrease in revenue is due primarily to the decreased day rates from $17,302 in the first quarter of 2009 to $13,362 in 2010, which contributed $9.1 million to the decrease in revenue. Utilization also decreased from 92.9% in the first quarter of 2009 to 79.8% in the first quarter of 2010 contributing $5.6 million to the decrease in revenue. The capacity effect of the vessels added in 2009 increased revenue by $1.1 million. Operating income for the first quarter of 2010 was $0.7 million compared to a quarter loss of $26.8 million in the same period of 2009. The 2009 loss included the $46.2 million impairment previously discussed. Excluding the impairment, the 2009 first quarter operating income was $19.4 million and the decrease in operating income is largely attributable to the lower revenues. Direct operating expense was higher by $1.5 million due primarily to higher salaries and benefits and unexpected major repairs. Depreciation expense increased $0.5 million quarter over quarter resulting from the new vessel additions. Drydock expense was higher by $3.0 million as we experienced 94 drydock days in 2010 compared to zero days in 2009. General and administrative expense increased slightly.
Other
          Other expenses in the first quarter of 2010 decreased by $4.2 million compared to the prior year quarter resulting primarily from positive foreign currency exchange effects, and the decrease in interest expense.
Tax Rate
          Our income tax expense for the first quarter of 2010, including the $15.0 million Norwegian tax reversal, was a benefit of $15.7 million. Excluding unusual items, we recorded a tax benefit of $0.5 million, and this results in a beneficial effective tax rate of 9.4%. This compares to a 6.3% effective tax rate provision in the first quarter of 2009 (also excluding unusual items). The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior year is a result of the decrease in profitability in the higher tax rate jurisdictions in which we operate. Since the first quarter of 2009, pre-tax income has decreased substantially in the U.S., and this resulted in a lower overall effective tax rate.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Financial Condition
          Our ongoing liquidity requirements are generally associated with our need to service debt, fund working capital, acquire or improve equipment and make other investments. Since inception, we have been active in the acquisition of additional vessels through both the resale market and new construction. Bank financing, equity capital and internally generated funds have historically provided funding for these activities. Internally generated funds are directly related to fleet activity and vessel day rates, which are generally dependent upon the demand for our vessels which is ultimately determined by the supply and demand for crude oil and natural gas.
          Net working capital at March 31, 2010, was $47.6 million, including $48.2 million in cash. Net cash provided by operating activities was $21.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Net cash used in investing activities was $55.2 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $9.4 million.

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          We anticipate that our current level of cash on hand, cash flows from operations, and availability under our credit facility will be adequate to repay our debts due and will provide sufficient resources to finance our operating requirements. However, our ability to fund working capital, capital expenditures and debt service in excess of cash on hand will be dependent upon the success of our operations. To the extent that existing sources are insufficient to meet those cash requirements, we would seek other debt or equity financing; however, we can give no assurances that such debt or equity financing would be available on acceptable terms.
Currency Fluctuations and Inflation
          In areas where currency risks are potentially high, we normally accept only a small percentage of charter hire in local currency. The remainder is paid in U.S. Dollars.
          The majority of our operations are international; therefore we are exposed to currency fluctuations and exchange rate risks. Charters for vessels in the North Sea fleet are primarily denominated in Pounds Sterling (GBP) with a portion denominated in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and Euros. Mostly all of our operating costs are denominated in the same currency as charter hire in order to reduce the risk of currency fluctuations. For the periods indicated, the average equivalent exchange rate per one U.S. Dollar (US$) were:
                 
    Three Months Ended
    March 31,
    2010 2009
    1 US$ =
     
GBP
    0.641       0.696  
NOK
    5.862       6.858  
Euro
    0.723       0.766  
          Our North Sea based fleet generated $35.3 million in revenue and $5.6 million in operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2010.
          Reflected in the accompanying balance sheet as of March 31, 2010, is a $25.5 million accumulated other comprehensive income charge that fluctuates based on differences in foreign currency exchange rates as of each balance sheet date compared to the exchange rates when we invested capital in these markets. Also included in accumulated other comprehensive income was a loss of $0.6 million related to our cash flow hedges. Changes in the other comprehensive income are non-cash items that are primarily attributable to investments in vessels and dollar based capitalization between our parent company and our foreign subsidiaries.
          After evaluating the U.S. Dollar debt, we have determined that it is in our best interest not to use any financial instruments to hedge the exposure of our revenue and costs of operations to currency fluctuations under present conditions. Our decision is based on a number of factors, including among others:
    the cost of using hedging instruments in relation to the risks of currency fluctuations,
 
    the propensity for adjustments in currency denominated vessel day rates over time to compensate for changes in the purchasing power of the currency as measured in U.S. Dollars,
 
    the level of U.S. Dollar denominated borrowings available to us, and
 
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          One or more of these factors may change and we, in response, may choose to use financial instruments to hedge risks of currency fluctuations with regards to our revenue and costs of operations. We periodically enter into forward currency contracts to specifically hedge the foreign currency exposure related to firm contractual commitments in the form of future vessel construction payments. These hedging relationships were formally documented at inception and the contracts have been and continue to be highly effective. As a result, by design, there is an exact offset between the gain or loss exposure in the related underlying contractual commitment. As of February 2010, we had taken delivery of the new build vessels and had terminated the associated foreign currency contracts.
          We also have an interest rate swap agreement for a portion of the Facility Agreement that has fixed the interest rate at 4.145% on $100.0 million of the Facility. The interest rate swap is accounted for as a cash flow hedge. We report changes in the fair value of the cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income. The consolidated balance sheet also contains “cash flow hedges”, in the liability section reflecting the fair value of the interest rate swap which was $7.0 million at March 31, 2010. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, a loss of $0.7 million has been reclassified from other comprehensive income to interest expense. We expect to reclassify $2.6 million of deferred loss on the interest rate swaps to interest expense during the next 12 months.
          To date, general inflationary trends have not had a material effect on our operating revenues or expenses.
Forward-Looking Statements
          This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements and other statements that are not historical facts concerning, among other things, market conditions, the demand for marine and transportation support services and future capital expenditures. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, without limitation:
    operational risk,
 
    catastrophic or adverse sea or weather conditions,
 
    dependence on the oil and gas industry,
 
    oil and natural gas prices,
 
    delay or cost overruns on construction projects or insolvency of shipbuilders,
 
    lack of shipyard or equipment availability,
 
    ongoing capital expenditure requirements,
 
    uncertainties surrounding environmental and government regulation,
 
    risks related to compliance with the Jones Act,
 
    risks relating to leverage,
 
    risks of foreign operations,
 
    risk of war, sabotage, piracy or terrorism,
 
    assumptions concerning competition,
 
    risks of currency fluctuations, and
 
    other matters.
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developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including the risk factors discussed above and those discussed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed with the SEC, general economic and business conditions, the business opportunities that may be presented to and pursued by us, changes in law or regulations and other factors, many of which are beyond our control.
          We cannot assure you that we have accurately identified and properly weighed all of the factors which affect market conditions and demand for our vessels, that the information upon which we have relied is accurate or complete, that our analysis of the market and demand for our vessels is correct, or that the strategy based on that analysis will be successful.
ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest Rate Sensitivity
          Our financial instruments that are potentially sensitive to changes in interest rates include our 7.75% Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2010, the fair value of these notes, based on quoted market prices, was approximately $160.6 million compared to a carrying amount of $159.7 million.
Exchange Rate Sensitivity
          We operate in a number of international areas and are involved in transactions denominated in currencies other than U.S. Dollars, which exposes us to foreign currency exchange risk. At various times we may utilize forward exchange contracts, local currency borrowings and the payment structure of customer contracts to selectively hedge exposure to exchange rate fluctuations in connection with monetary assets, liabilities and cash flows denominated in certain foreign currency. We do not hold or issue forward exchange contracts or other derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.
          Other information required under Item 3 has been incorporated into Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and is incorporated herein.
ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a)      Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.
          Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective for the period covered by the report ensuring that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
(b)      Evaluation of internal controls and procedures.
          As of December 31, 2009, our management determined that our internal controls over financial reporting were effective. Our assessment of the effectiveness of our internal controls

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over financial reporting as of December 31, 2009, has been audited by UHY LLP, an independent public accounting firm, as stated in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the SEC.
          There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II     OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS
Exhibits
          See Exhibit Index for list of Exhibits filed herewith.
SIGNATURES
          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 
           
 
      GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (Registrant)    
 
           
 
  By:   /s/ Quintin V. Kneen    
 
           
 
      Quintin V. Kneen    
 
      Executive Vice President    
 
      and Chief Financial Officer    
 
           
Date: May 3, 2010
           

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
         
        Filed Herewith or
        Incorporated by Reference
Exhibits   Description   from the
        Following Documents
 
       
3.1
  Certificate of Incorporation, as amended   Exhibit 3.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2010
 
       
3.2
  Bylaws, as amended   Exhibit 3.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2010
 
       
4.1
  Description of GulfMark Offshore, Inc. Common Stock   Exhibit 4.1 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2010
 
       
4.2
  Form of U.S. Citizen Stock Certificates   Exhibit 4.2 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2010
 
       
4.3
  Form of Non-U.S. Citizen Stock Certificates   Exhibit 4.3 to our current report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2010
 
       
4.4
  Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2004, between GulfMark Offshore, Inc., as the Company, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee, including a form of the Company’s 7.75% Senior Notes due 2014   Exhibit 4.4 to our quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2004
 
       
4.5
  First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of February 24, 2010, between GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (f/k/a New GulfMark Offshore, Inc.), as the Company and U.S. Bank Association, as Trustee, for the Company’s 7.75% Senior Notes due 2014   Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed February 24, 2010
 
       
10.1
  Amendment No. 1 to the GulfMark Offshore, Inc. Employee Stock Incentive Plan   Exhibit 10.1 to our Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2010
 
       
10.2
  Amendment No. 3 to the GulfMark Offshore, Inc. 2005 Non-Employee Director Share Incentive Plan   Exhibit 10.2 to our Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2010
 
       
10.3
  GulfMark Offshore, Inc. 2005 Non-Employee Director Share Incentive Plan: Stock Award Agreement   Exhibit 10.3 to our Form 8-K filed on March 23, 2010
 
       
31.1
  Section 302 Certification for B.A. Streeter   Filed herewith
 
       
31.2
  Section 302 Certification for Q.V. Kneen   Filed herewith
 
       
32.1
  Section 906 Certification furnished for B.A. Streeter   Filed herewith
 
       
32.2
  Section 906 Certification furnished for Q.V. Kneen   Filed herewith
 
       
101  
The following materials from GulfMark Offshore, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
  Filed herewith

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