Hornbeck Offshore Services operates a fleet of 25 offshore supply vessels, largely in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Pioneering the now common practice of corporate sponsorship of scientific ventures, he accepted the Dodge Brothers' offer to supply a fleet of cars and signed similar deals from the makers of Eveready flashlights, Smith-Corona typewriters, MJB coffee, Royal Cord tires and many other products.

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Within the supply boat industry Hornbeck is "the best name by far with the highest-quality fleet, " says Jefferies energy analyst Judson Bailey.

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