Under pressure from some major shareholders to consider options that could include selling its fleet, Houston-based offshore support vessel company SEACOR Marine Holdings Inc. (NYSE: SMHI) yesterday reported that its board “is evaluating potential strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value.”

Separately, the company announced its second quarter 2026 results. Consolidate operating revenues for the second quarter of 2026 were $54.6 million, operating income was $16.0 million, and direct vessel profit was $7.9 million. This compares to consolidated operating revenues of $60.8 million, operating income of $6.1 million, and DVP of $11.3 million in the second quarter of 2025, and consolidated operating revenues of $44.3 million, operating loss of $6.4 million, and DVP of $6.7 million in the first quarter of 2026.      During the second quarter of 2026, the company completed the sale of five vessels and other equipment for net cash proceeds of $44.7 million and after transaction costs, recognized gains of $31.3 million.         During the quarter, administrative and general costs increased due to professional fees associated with the termination of certain prior engagements; excluding this one-time charge, the Company’s administrative and general costs were $9.3 million for the second quarter of 2026, compared to $12.0 million for the second quarter of 2025 and $10.0 million for the first quarter of 2026.For the second quarter of 2026, net income was $3.3 million ($0.13 earnings per basic share and $0.12 earnings per diluted share). This compares to a net loss for the second quarter of 2025 of $6.7 million ($0.26 loss per basic and diluted share). Sequentially, the second quarter of 2026 results compare to a net loss of $15.8 million ($0.61 loss per basic and diluted share) in the first quarter of 2026.

“Our second quarter results reflect improved utilization following vessel repositioning and contract commencements. During the quarter, we completed the sale of five vessels as part of our fleet optimization strategy and continued to focus on maximizing fleet efficiency and positioning the business to benefit from improving offshore activity in several of our core international markets.   “With regards to the Middle East, the company continued to observe increased labor and insurance costs in the region because of the conflict, and a general softening in offshore activity while customers wait for operating conditions to improve. The maintenance scope of work for our two premium liftboats in the region continues. Based on observed delays due primarily to the ongoing conflict, we do not expect either of these vessels to operate during the third quarter of 2026. At the end of the second quarter, excluding the two liftboats, we had eight vessels in the region, of which six have continued to operate for our customers in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The timing of a full recovery in this region will depend on a durable resolution to the conflict.   “Looking ahead, we remain constructive on opportunities across several of our international markets while maintaining a disciplined approach to operational execution. We believe SEACOR Marine is well positioned to continue supporting our customers and participating in incremental demand from offshore energy projects.”   In announcing the strategic review, SEACOR Marine said that, during the process, the board expects to evaluate a range of strategic alternatives that may include a sale of the company, merger, other business combinations, sale of assets, or other transactions aimed at maximizing value for shareholders. The board has retained independent financial advisors to assist in evaluating strategic alternatives.

The company says that the board and management team remain fully committed to acting in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders throughout this evaluation process.

Andrew R. Morse, non-executive chairman of the board, commented:   “Over the past several years, the company has worked diligently to optimize its fleet, strengthen its balance sheet and position SEACOR Marine to benefit from improving offshore market fundamentals. Given the progress we have made and the opportunities we see ahead, the board and management team are eager to evaluate a range of strategic alternatives to determine the best path forward for maximizing shareholder value. Throughout this process, the team remains focused on executing our strategy, serving our customers and delivering safe and reliable operations worldwide. Our employees, customers, and business partners should expect business as usual as we continue to execute on our operating and financial objectives.”      SEACOR Marine says that there can be no assurance that the strategic review process will result in any transaction or other strategic outcome. The company, it says, “has not established a timetable for completion of the review process and does not intend to disclose developments related to the review unless and until SEACOR Marine executes a definitive agreement with respect thereto, or the board otherwise determines that further disclosure is appropriate or required.”