EBI Liftboats, LLC
EBI has operated their fleet of liftboats in the Gulf of Mexico since the 1950s. EBI’s liftboats can work in water depths ranging from 4 feet to 160 feet. Choose EBI’s liftboats as a stable platform to assist with bridge & dock construction, soil boring in lakes & rivers, and for your GOM offshore operations.
Pioneers in Liftboat Innovation – Built to Perform
For more than 75 years, EBI has set the standard in the liftboat industry. Our legacy began in the 1950s with the Jehu, the world’s first liftboat, and continues today with a fleet engineered for performance, safety, and versatility.
From plug & abandonment and wireline work to diving, coil tubing, construction support, decommissioning, and even inland projects like bridge construction and soil boring, EBI delivers reliable liftboat solutions for every challenge.
What sets EBI Liftboats apart?
EBI is the only liftboat provider in the world that designs, manufactures, and services all major liftboat components in-house, including our offshore marine cranes and proprietary jacking systems.
This end-to-end control delivers faster response times, unmatched reliability, higher safety standards, and total quality control on every vessel.
Proven Liftboat Engineering
- EBI’s proprietary 12-tooth pinion jacking system provides higher rack-and-pinion contact ratio, support for heavier loads, rapid jacking speeds of 12–16 ft per minute, this faster jacking speed reduces pad impact in rough seas and accelerates your field operations.
- Larger, wider pads that deliver a greater footprint on the seafloor, resulting in reduced penetration, minimal pre-load requirements, and faster time on and off location. This means greater efficiency and more operational uptime.
- Strategic forward-cabin hull design shields deck equipment from seawater during transit, especially in rough conditions, reducing corrosion and protecting valuable assets.
- All vessels are USCG Inspected & Certified
EBI delivers performance-driven solutions trusted by offshore operators across the Gulf and beyond.


