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2022 – Port Fourchon reopens in record time after Hurricane Ida destruction

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 750lbs 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 who is the branch manager was on the ground with team members 18 hours after the storm and haven’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 the 24/7 delivery drivers, and a large outdoor patio for cooking and breaks.

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2022 – Tiger Rentank do Brasil Performed Major Tank Cleaning Job for P-32 Rig

Tiger Rentank Brazil performed the of the 5P BB cargo tank cleaning service in the P-32 rig using the cleaning methodology through mechanical equipment and employing use strategies according to the scenario found within the confined space, where we certify the optimization of a few factors such as: 1. Reduction of the worker exposure time to the adverse conditions of oil cargo tank cleaning activities (Confined Space) 2. Increased productivity through reduced mechanized cleaning time as compared to historical manual cleaning. Making the tank to go back into operation/production in the shortest amount of time, to ensure the established production levels of each unit 3. Reduction in the number of professionals on board or in the production area, to develop that activity 4. Reduction in the oily waste volume to be disposed of and introduction of a new packaging to replace the waste drums 5. Reducing the dirt level in the working area for that activity 6. Cost reduction reflecting the earned gains Service accomplishment Location: Petrobras-32 rigs, located in Campos Basin. The work was developed according to the expected technical compliance and the contractual standards of the Petrobras Cia.

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2022 – Tiger Rentals UAE lands 10,000 bbl LMP Package

Tiger Rentals UAE is very excited about their 10,000 BBL Liquid Mud Plant (LMP) that has been operating since August of 2021 at Port Mugharaq, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is Tiger’s fist LMP project in the Middle East working for a prominate service company based out of the United States. The LMP has operated continuously and has experienced ZERO Non-Productive Time (NPT). Tiger’s LMPs are customizable to plant size based on volume requirements and are capable of handling water-based mud (WBM), oil-based mud (OBM) and synthetic-based muds (SBM) with mud densities up to 20 ppg (2.40SC). If you have any questions regarding this LMP or any other opportunities, Saleem is happy to share and excited to help. He can be contacted at: Saleem.Syed@TigerRentals.com.

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2021 – Project Lift Off with SpaceX Starship

In July 2020, SpaceX purchased 2 ultra-deepwater semi-submersible rigs (8500 and 8501) from Ensco/Valaris for $3.5 million each. The rigs were purchased by limited liability corporation Lone Star Mineral Development. Elon Musk plans to build “floating, superheavy-class spaceports for Mars, moon & hypersonic travel around Earth.” SpaceX’s Starship offshore platforms are modified oil rigs now under construction to provide a sea launch and landing pad option for their second-generation launch vehicle: the super heavy-lift Starship system, consisting of the Super Heavy booster and Starship second stage. Tiger Offshore sold (1) DNV47.5 bbl Fluid Transport Tank to SpaceX to use as a diesel fuel tank for a back-up generator on the rig. Pictures here show the actual tank and the proposed modifications we are making to convert it to a true “double walled” fuel storage tank. Also shown are the Ensco 8501 or “Phobos” launch pad before and after conceptual rendering of what it might look like. By Paul Fussell, Corporate Sales Manager – Tiger Offshore 

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2017 – Geaux Tiger 6S Training Program

Tiger recently implemented their own version of a Lean Process known as “6S”, in most circles of industry and manufacturing, that is a systematic approach to workplace organization. Tiger has taken it a step further by adding a crucial element of “SAFETY” to the program. This is now known at Tiger as the, “Geaux Tiger 6S Program.” The six steps/pillars of Geaux Tiger 6S are: 1. Sort 2. Set in Order 3. Shine 4. Standardize 5. Sustain 6. Safety The program was rolled out in the first of this year. The plan is designed to help reduce clutter in the workplace, place things in designated areas, promote good housekeeping, standardize our way of daily work routines, build a plan to sustain what we have set in place, and most importantly work and keep our areas and people SAFE! Geaux Tiger is about efficiency, competitiveness, and survival. It is a deceptively simple system that creates an organized and productive workplace. It’s not just about cleaning up and eliminating unneeded items. Geaux Tiger creates a workplace environment that can adapt and succeed. Chaos and unproductivity are your enemies; organization and efficiency are your allies. If implemented correctly and followed diligently, Geaux Tiger will lower cost, improved quality of operations, improve safety, increase productivity and create higher employee satisfaction. Tiger launches the “Geaux Tiger 6S Training Program,” All of the Tiger branches were introduced and trained on how to make the Geaux Tiger 6S Program come together for each location. A strict timeline was established, and all the branches are well ahead of schedule for the upcoming year! Vast improvements have been observed upon regular site / branch visits that are conducted every couple of months. The process is already showing great signs of cost reduction, cleanliness and greater morale at all locations! We will continue to improve on all 6 Elements as we grow and move forward in 2018 and beyond!

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2021 – Tiger Implements the Smith Driving System

Tiger Rentals continues to execute a successful Fleet Safety Program. Geotab Driver Scorecards are shared weekly, with each Tiger manager taking ownership of their drivers’ average score. This open-book approach to driving safety has created friendly competition between divisions and branches, with the ultimate goal being the safest group of company drivers on the road. The Smith System Driver Training remains a cornerstone of driving excellence at Tiger Rentals as we approach 700 completed on-road training sessions with Tiger HSE driving instructors. Don’t let the scorecards mislead you…perfection is attainable. Many Tiger Rentals company drivers have achieved “Top Driver” status on a weekly or monthly basis by exceeding 1,000 mi/week or 4,000 mi/month and scoring a perfect 100.0 score. In summary, the Geotab Driver Scorecard measures the behavior of company drivers and the Smith System Driver Training provides the knowledge and skills required to modify that behavior. An effective ONE-TWO punch!

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