GulfMark Files $250M Shelf Registration

GulfMark Offshore, Inc. (Nasdaq:GMRK) announced it has filed a $250 million shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities & Exchange Commission to register the offer and sale by the Company from time to time of up to $250 million of various securities, which may include common stock, warrants, debt securities, and or preferred stock. "We have no immediate plans to offer any of the securities for sale, but believe it is prudent to have registered securities available to fund future opportunities," said president and chief operating officer, Bruce Streeter. He added that the new shelf registration statement replaces the one filed in 2000 that expired. GulfMark Offshore, Inc. provides marine transportation services to the energy industry with a fleet of fifty-five (55) offshore support vessels, primarily in the North Sea, offshore Southeast Asia, Brazil and West Africa.