2022 – HURRICANE IDA PACKED A PUNCH! Hurricane Ida made landfall as Category 4 hurricane in Lafourche Parish near Port Fourchon, Louisiana, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 150 mph (241 kph) and a minimum air pressure of 930 millibars. Landfall occurred at 11:55 a.m. on August 29, 2021. The Tiger Offshore Rentals’ Port Fourchon, Louisiana facility was severely impacted with flooding, roof damages, destroyed housing and offices, as well as equipment turned over and scattered across the yards. The affected areas suffered loss of electricity, plumbing, water, fuel and the basic essentials needed to run a business for several weeks. Despite these challenges, our teams were able to mobilize quickly and get operations up and running within days. Tiger Industrial provided generators, light towers and a 12’ x 40’ blast resistant building used for a temporary office. Fuel was brought in to help our Tiger family/team with transportation requirements. Tiger Offshore brought in temporary buildings with plumbing and air conditioning for housing team members and third-party contractors. Our employees’ homes and families were harshly impacted by the storm as well, but despite their own personal trials, they showed up to make it happen. In less than a week, the Port opened for business, and we were one of the first service companies up and running with PMI cleaning vessels and Tiger Offshore delivering equipment to customers. We still have a lot of work to do, but the team is working hard to come back better and stronger than before Hurricane Ida moved inland. 2022 GRAND OPENING Almost 7 months after making landfall, the Tiger Offshore Fourchon location held its re-grand opening. Team members from throughout the south joined the Fourchon yard on March 24th to celebrate the momentous event. The event was held from 11-2 and over 750 lbs of crawfish were served. Customers, co-workers, the Port Commission, and even the local police force came by to eat and tour the new facility. Jordan Hickox, Branch Manager, was on the ground with team members 18 hours after the storm and hasn’t really slowed down since to get the yard back fully operational. The yard now features a 3-room open area office building, a break room for the yard team, new living quarters for the 24/7 delivery drivers, and a large outdoor patio for cooking and breaks.
