Bordelon Marine

What Bordelon Marine does

Bordelon Marine is a family-owned provider of Jones Act-compliant offshore support and subsea services headquartered in Lockport, Louisiana, with ship operations and an in-house shipyard based in Houma, Louisiana. Founded in 1979 as Gulf Operations Inc. and led since 1999 by CEO and President Wes Bordelon, the company operates a fleet of U.S.-flagged vessels ranging from 150-foot DP1 mini-supply vessels to 260-foot DP2 multipurpose subsea intervention vessels, serving the oil & gas, military, renewable energy (offshore wind), survey/IMR, scientific research, and environmental response sectors.

The company's core technical platform is its proprietary Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV) concept, deployed across three active DP2 vessels (MV Shelia Bordelon, MV Brandon Bordelon, and MV Connor Bordelon) with a fourth hull, MV Lilly Bordelon, scheduled for May 2026 delivery. ULIVs integrate dual work-class ROVs (Triton XLX or Oceaneering Millennium Plus), 50-60-ton active heave compensation cranes, 3,000m wire depth, certified helidecks, and full dive support, enabling subsea intervention missions at a lower cost point than larger traditional subsea vessels. The fleet is augmented by Bordelon Marine ShipBuilders, a 20-acre Houma shipyard established in 2011 with 45,000 sq ft of covered construction space, which provides vertical integration for vessel construction, modification, and topside mobilization.

Bordelon Marine generates revenue primarily through long-term vessel charter agreements (60 days to three years) with enterprise customers, supplemented by shipyard construction and modification services, brokerage, and technical support. Its customer base is concentrated in subsea service operators such as Oceaneering, Helix Robotics Solutions, DOF Group, Bibby Subsea, and Tidewater Subsea, with newer expansion into U.S. defense shipbuilding via a September 2025 partnership with Eureka Naval Craft to construct Navy Modular Agile Surface Craft (MASCs). The company has remained under family ownership since founding, with no outside institutional investment disclosed.

Name

Bordelon Marine

Legal name

Bordelon Marine LLC

Website

https://bordelonmarine.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bordelon Marine is a family-owned, Jones Act-compliant offshore support vessel operator and in-house shipbuilder serving oil & gas, U.S. defense, and offshore wind customers from Louisiana with a proprietary Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Support Vessel Services

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Other Support Activities for Water Transportation (488390)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Water Transportation (4400), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533)

akta.pro primary industry

Offshore Marine & Aviation Support (PSVs, AHTS, Crew Boats, Helicopters) (EUALABAJ)

Keywords

• Offshore support vessels
• Subsea intervention services
• Jones Act compliance
• Vessel charter services
• Shipbuilding services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lockport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Vessel Charter (Time Charter Agreements): Bordelon Marine generates primary revenue through long-term and short-term charter agreements for its Jones Act-compliant offshore support vessels. The company charters its ULIV vessels (MV Shelia Bordelon, MV Brandon Bordelon, MV Connor Bordelon) and mini-supply vessels to subsea operators, oil & gas companies, and renewable energy companies. Charters are typically structured as firm-term agreements ranging from 60 days to 3 years, with options.
2. Marine Transportation and Logistics Services: The company provides offshore supply, construction support, decommission support, ROV and dive support, survey, and oceanographic research services using its owned vessel fleet. Revenue is generated through service contracts supporting all phases of the oil and gas lifecycle and renewable energy industry.
3. Shipyard and Mobilization Services: Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders generates revenue through vessel construction (Stingray class DP2 PSV/MPSV series), vessel modification projects, topside mobilization/demobilization, light modular fabrication, and warehouse/inventory management services at its Houma, LA facility.
4. Brokerage and Technical Services: The company offers brokerage services to locate and contract marine equipment and vessels, as well as technical support on a wide range of marine projects including customs clearing, equipment loading, and mobilization planning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bordelon Marine provides Jones Act-compliant offshore support vessels and subsea services to the oil & gas, military, renewable energy, and scientific research sectors. The company owns and operates a fleet of modern vessels ranging from 150-foot DP1 mini-supply vessels to 260-foot DP2 ultra-light intervention vessels, equipped with work-class ROVs, AHC cranes, and full dive support capabilities. It also operates Bordelon Marine ShipBuilders, a shipyard in Houma, LA for vessel construction, modification, and topside mobilization.

Product overview

Bordelon Marine is a marine services company offering a fleet of Jones Act compliant offshore support vessels and shipbuilding services. The product portfolio consists of three vessel categories: (1) Ultra Light Intervention Vessels (ULIVs) — MV Connor Bordelon, MV Brandon Bordelon, MV Shelia Bordelon, and MV Lilly Bordelon (available May 2026), all DP2 class vessels with integrated ROV and subsea capabilities; (2) Mini-Supply Vessels including MV Marcelle Bordelon, MV Sarah Bordelon (methanol-capable), MV Gerry Bordelon, MV Terry Bordelon, and MV Bunny Bordelon, ranging from 150-170 feet with DP1 classification; and (3) a Survey Vessel (180' DP1) for geophysical and geotechnical operations. Services include ROV services, subsea services, mobilization/demobilization, survey services, renewable energy services (offshore wind), brokerage services, and technical services. The company operates its own shipyard (Bordelon Marine ShipBuilders in Houma, LA) for vessel construction and modification. The Stingray class vessels represent the company's proprietary vessel series built at its own shipyard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MV Brandon Bordelon A 257-foot DP2 Ultra Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV) featuring two Oceaneering Millennium Plus Work Class ROVs, SMST 60-ton AHC crane, helideck capable of supporting AW189, and 6,200 sq ft of deck space. Jones Act compliant. Available for charter to subsea operators and offshore energy companies.
• MV Shelia Bordelon A 257-foot DP2 Ultra Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV) with two Triton XLX 200 HP Work Class ROVs, NOV 50-ton AHC crane, 5,604 sq ft main deck, and full dive support capability. Jones Act compliant. Available for charter for subsea intervention and light construction work.
• MV Connor Bordelon A 257-foot DP2 Ultra Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV) built by Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders. Features include two work class ROVs, 60-ton AHC crane, 6,300 sq ft main deck, and dive support capability. Jones Act compliant.
• MV Lilly Bordelon Ultra Light Intervention Vessel (ULIV), part of the Stingray class vessel series. Available for charter from May 2026.
• MV Marcelle Bordelon A Mini-Supply Vessel with 30' x 105' clear deck (3,150 sq ft), DP1 classification, supporting construction, decommission, exploration, production, ROV and dive support, oceanographic research, survey mapping, military support, and renewables-wind farm support.
• MV Sarah Bordelon A Mini-Supply Vessel with 30' x 120' clear deck (3,600 sq ft), methanol-capable (1,060 BBLS), supporting survey, production, and various offshore support operations. Jones Act compliant.
• MV Gerry Bordelon A 170-foot DP1 Offshore Supply Vessel with 30' x 110' clear deck (3,300 sq ft), 60,686 gallon fuel capacity, supporting offshore supply operations.
• MV Terry Bordelon A 150-foot DP1 Offshore Supply Vessel with 30' x 90' clear deck, 28,931 gallon fuel cargo capacity, supporting offshore supply operations.
• MV Bunny Bordelon A 150-foot DP1 Utility Ship/Offshore Supply Vessel with 30' x 90' clear deck (2,700 sq ft), 28,931 USG fuel cargo, 50,400 USG drill water capacity. Jones Act compliant.
• Subsea Services Complete range of subsea services including construction survey services, geophysical surveys, pipeline route and inspection survey, ROV survey support, ROV construction support, and inspection, repair and maintenance. For offshore energy and subsea operators.
• ROV Services Provides fully mobilized work, mid-sized, or observation class ROV systems matched to vessel requirements. Through strategic partnerships, access to observation-class and small work-class ROVs for specialty tooling, sonar, acoustic positioning, collection and sampling, and light intervention work including diver and drill support.
• Survey Services Geophysical and geotechnical survey support using 180-foot DP1 vessels fully mobilized turnkey at shipyard dock. Features include 120' x 30' clear deck, 20-28 total bunks, 10-ton articulating A-frame, thru-hull penetration for hull mounted sensor brackets.
• Renewable Energy Services Supports U.S. Offshore Wind Farm operations throughout the entire wind farm lifecycle from survey to construction to ongoing maintenance. Provides U.S. Jones Act compliant vessels for offshore wind developers.
• Brokerage Services Locates and contracts marine equipment and vessels including offshore supply vessels, ROV/dive support vessels, jack-up vessels, crew and fast support vessels, deepwater construction support vessels, and research and survey vessels.
• Technical Services Expert technical support on marine projects including planning and scheduling of support services from customs clearing to equipment loading and mobilization.
• Bordelon Marine ShipBuilders Shipyard Services Shipyard services at the Houma, Louisiana facility (established 2011) on 20 acres with 45,000 sq ft covered space. Services include light modular fabrication, vessel modification, mobilization/demobilization support, warehouse and inventory management, and 350-foot waterfront bulkhead access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 450,000+ gallons of oil recovered from NY shipwreck using MV Shelia Bordelon
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Eureka Naval CraftmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Bordelon Marine Shipbuilders (Houma, LA) entered into an agreement with Eureka Naval Craft (Houston, TX), a U.S. defense company, to construct state-of-the-art Navy MASCs (Modular Agile Surface Craft) warships. This represents a significant expansion into defense shipbuilding beyond offshore energy vessels. The partnership leverages Bordelon Marine's shipyard facilities and Jones Act-compliant construction capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tidewater Inc. Largest global owner of offshore support vessels, with a significant Jones Act-compliant fleet serving the U.S. Gulf of Mexico in addition to international markets. Directly comparable as a PSV/AHTS operator competing for the same Gulf of Mexico subsea and OSV charters.
• Hornbeck Offshore Services: U.S.-domiciled Jones Act OSV operator historically focused on the Gulf of Mexico and other U.S. waters with PSVs and MPSVs serving oil & gas customers. Directly comparable in fleet type and Jones Act-centric operating model, despite periods of restructuring.
• Harvey Gulf International Marine: Jones Act-focused OSV operator headquartered in New Orleans with PSVs, MPSVs, and fast supply vessels serving oil & gas customers in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. Closely comparable as a U.S.-domiciled, Jones Act-compliant operator with similar end-market focus and fleet composition.
• Seacor Marine Holdings: Operator of a diversified fleet of offshore support vessels including PSVs, crew transfer vessels, and subsea construction support vessels serving the Americas and West Africa. Comparable in vessel mix and customer base, particularly across Jones Act and renewables segments.
• Edison Chouest Offshore: Privately held Jones Act offshore support vessel operator with a large, diversified fleet of PSVs, MPSVs, AHTS, and subsea construction vessels serving oil & gas, renewables, and defense customers in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and internationally. Most directly comparable peer given overlapping Jones Act-compliant fleet, customer base, and integrated shipyard capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Oceaneering International: Global provider of subsea engineering, ROV operations, and offshore vessel services to the oil & gas and renewables sectors. Comparable in subsea intervention scope; also a key Bordelon charter customer, illustrating the operator/customer overlap in the subsea vessel niche.
• Helix Energy Solutions: Subsea robotics and well intervention company operating ROVs, subsea construction vessels, and the Helix Robotics Solutions division. Comparable in subsea intervention capabilities; also a multi-year Bordelon charter customer for the MV Shelia Bordelon.
• Bourbon Corporation: Global offshore marine services company with a large fleet of AHTS, PSVs, and crew boats serving international oil & gas markets. Comparable in core OSV charter offering, though primarily international and not Jones Act-constrained like Bordelon.
• DOF Group: Global subsea and offshore vessel operator with AHTS, PSV, subsea construction, and ROV capabilities serving oil & gas customers worldwide. Comparable as a subsea/OSV operator and is also a Bordelon charter customer; broader geographic footprint than Bordelon.

Emerging players

• Vantage Drilling International: Offshore drilling contractor focused on ultra-deepwater and harsh-environment drilling with a smaller, modern fleet including newbuild drillships. Comparable as a Gulf of Mexico-focused offshore operator with a modern, specialized asset base, though focused on drilling rather than OSV chartering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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