Our Company

Hercules Offshore is a leading provider of offshore contract drilling, liftboat and inland barge services with operations in nine countries on four continents.  Our fleet of jackup rigs is the fourth largest in the world and the largest in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.  In addition, we own and operate the largest liftboat and inland barge drilling fleets in the world.  Our diverse and unique fleet is capable of providing services such as oil and gas exploration and development drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance and decommissioning operations in shallow water markets. 

Our Mission

At Hercules Offshore, our mission is to be a preferred provider of injury-free, environmentally sound, reliable and cost-effective services to the oil and gas industry.

Our Fleet

Hercules Offshore now operates:

The largest jackup rig fleet in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and the fourth largest worldwide jackup fleet with 35 jackup rigs

Three submersible rigs

The largest inland barge drilling rig fleet along the U.S. Gulf Coast with 27 barge rigs

One platform rig

The largest worldwide liftboat fleet with 65 liftboats

Detailed information, such as rig specifications and capabilities can be found in the Hercules Offshore Drilling and Hercules Offshore Liftboats sections of our Operations pages.  For information regarding current and future projects, please review our Fleet Status report. 

Your Offshore Partner

Hercules Offshore is your industry partner.  With our knowledgeable, skilled workforce and a complete understanding of the demands and challenges of the offshore environment, Hercules Offshore is ready partner with an array of customers.  Our customer base ranges from independent operators and national oil companies to large, integrated exploration and production companies.  We are uniquely qualified to meet the evolving needs of our customers for exploration, workover and development drilling and liftboat services in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico as well as many international regions.