Hercules Presents at Energy Conference

Hercules Offshore, Inc. (NASDAQ:HERO) announced that John T. Rynd, Chief Executive Officer and President, will present at the Bank of America Energy Conference in Key Biscayne, Fl, on Friday, November 14, 2008, at 9:20 a.m. EST (8:20 a.m. CST).

Interested parties may listen to the presentation live over the Internet at http://www.herculesoffshore.com/. Go to the "Investor Information" link and select "News & Events." To listen to the live presentation, please go to the Web site at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the presentation will be available within 24 hours after the conclusion of the presentation through the company’s website for one month.

Headquartered in Houston, Hercules Offshore, Inc. operates a fleet of 35 jackup rigs, 27 barge rigs, 65 liftboats, three submersible rigs, one platform rig and a fleet of marine support vessels, and has operations in ten different countries on four continents.

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