Global Industries, Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, provides construction and subsea services to the offshore oil and gas industry. Global Industries, Ltd. services include pipeline construction, platform installation and removal, project management, construction support, diving services, diverless intervention, and marine support services. As of December 31, 2009, Global Industries, Ltd. fleet included eight derrick lay barges, one heavy lift ship, one pipelay barge, four multi-service vessels, three dive support vessels, one offshore supply vessel, and one cargo barge. Global Industries, Ltd. has operations in North America, Latin America, West Africa, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific/India regions. Global Industries, Ltd. customers include oil and gas producers, and pipeline companies. Global Industries, Ltd. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Carlyss, Louisiana.