James J. Mermis

Superior Offshore International, Inc. specializes in sub sea construction and commercial diving services. Its services include installation, upgrading & decommissioning of pipelines and production infrastructure, as well as inspection, maintenance and repair services performed by trained divers. It primarily serves large integrated energy companies and independent companies that specialize in oil & natural gas exploration, production, gathering and transmission in the Gulf of Mexico. Louis Schaefer Jr. founded the company in 1985. It is headquartered in Lafayette, LA.

Torch Offshore, Inc. provided subsea construction services in connection with the in-field development of offshore oil and natural gas reservoirs. It was a service provider in niche market of installing and maintaining small diameter flowlines and related infrastructure associated with the offshore oil and natural gas reserves. The company was founded in 1978 and was headquartered in Gretna, LA.

Acergy SA provides contract engineering, survey, and construction services to the offshore oil and gas industry. It also provides integrated services in planning, designing and delivering complex projects in harsh and challenging environments. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in London, UK.