Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. Announces Contract Award from Oregon State University

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. (NASDAQ: GIFI) today announced that
through its subsidiary Gulf Island Shipyards, LLC, it has received a
contract award from Oregon State University for the construction of a
Regional Class Research Vessel (RCRV) with an option for two additional
vessels. These state-of-the-art 193-ft ships will be highly flexible,
multi-mission platforms that maximize energy efficient design concepts.
The first vessel will be built in Houma, La, and will be delivered to
OSU in the fourth quarter of 2020. This vessel will be ABS Ice-Class C0
and DPS-1, Green-Marine Certified, acoustically quiet, and carry up to
29 crew and embarked scientists. Revenue and man-hour backlog associated
with this award will be included in the second quarter’s report.

“With contract signing complete we are eager to start construction and
deliver the state of the art Regional Class Research Vessel to Oregon
State as they continue on their mission of research and exploration,“
stated Kirk J. Meche, President and C.E.O. of Gulf Island Fabrication,
Inc.

“OSU is excited to work with Gulf Island Shipyards to deliver the
nation’s newest class of oceanographic research ships to the National
Science Foundation and the ocean science community. Gulf Island’s
reputation for quality work and customer service are a perfect fit for
this important project,” said Dr. Roberta Marinelli, Dean of OSU’s
College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences.

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. is a leading fabricator of complex steel
structures and marine vessels used in energy extraction and production,
petrochemical and industrial facilities, power generation, alternative
energy projects, research, and shipping and marine transportation
operations. The Company also provides related installation, hookup,
commissioning, repair and maintenance services with specialized crews
and integrated project management capabilities. Our corporate
headquarters is located in Houston, Texas, with fabrication facilities
located in Houma, Jennings and Lake Charles, Louisiana, and Aransas Pass
and Ingleside, Texas.

Contacts

Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc.
Kirk J. Meche, 713.714.6100
Chief
Executive Officer
or
David S. Schorlemer, 713.714.6106
Chief
Financial Officer