HOUSTON, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Hercules Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq: HERO) announces the retirement of Don P. Rodney from the Company, where he currently serves as President of the Cayman Islands based Hercules International Holdings, Ltd. ("HIHL"), effective as of December 31, 2011.  Assuming the role of President of HIHL will be Claus E. Feyling, who currently serves as Vice President, International Business Development.

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John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President, stated, "As one of the founding members of the Hercules Offshore management team, Don has played an instrumental role in the formation of the Company and during our rapid expansion over the past seven years into one of the world's leading shallow water oilfield service providers. His tenure with the Company is the culmination of a successful career spanning 42 years in the energy industry.  On behalf of everyone at Hercules Offshore, we want to thank Don for his contributions to both Hercules and our industry and we wish him well as he moves forward."

"Claus is a well-respected industry veteran, with diverse international experience. In his expanded role as President and Director of HIHL, Claus will provide continuity in leadership and continue to add tremendous value to our business development efforts to further expand in key international offshore regions."

Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 46 jackup rigs, 17 barge rigs, 65 liftboats, two submersible rigs, and one platform rig. The Company offers a range of services to oil and gas producers to meet their needs during drilling, well service, platform inspection, maintenance, and decommissioning operations in several key shallow water provinces around the world. Hercules Offshore currently holds 28.0% of share capital in Discovery Offshore, a pure play, ultra-high specification jackup rig company.  For more information, please visit our website at http://www.herculesoffshore.com.

 

 

SOURCE Hercules Offshore, Inc.

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