Gulf Coast Marine Associates, Inc (GCM) is dedicated to providing exceptional personnel for repair, refurbishment and new construction. Experienced personnel in crafts such as Rig Movers / Surveyors, Project Supervisors, Ballast Control Eng., Marine Electricians, Mechanics, Electrical Helpers, Instrument Technicians, Shipfitters, Pipefitters, Welders and Sandblaster/Painters are available. The majority of our Rig Movers each have approximately 20 years experience in moving and jacking drilling rigs. GCM also employs professional personnel with backgrounds in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture and Structural Engineering. These professionals allow GCM to Survey location sites and issue approvals, provide towage and transport approvals and move Drilling Vessels of all types and design to their desired locations. Our Project Supervisors and Engineers ensure quality onsite/offsite construction such as but not limited to new build items, installation/conversion and repair of jacking systems typically found on M.O.D.U.’s and M.O.P.U.’s, and refurbishment/repair/upgrade of vessels to A.B.S. and U.S.C.G. requirements. Professional Survey personnel conduct Location Approvals, Quality and Condition surveys and Damage Claim and Adjustment surveys for Marine and Energy related Insurance markets.