GLOBAL INDUSTRIES LTD
10-Q, 1996-08-14
OIL & GAS FIELD SERVICES, NEC
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                          UNITED STATES
               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C. 20549
                                
                            FORM 10-Q
                                
[X]        QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15  (d)  OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1996
                                
                                
                  Commission File Number:  2-56600
                                  
                       Global Industries, Ltd.
       (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Louisiana                                                 72-1212563
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)

107 Global Circle
P.O. Box 31936, Lafayette, LA                             70593-1936
(Address of principal executive offices)                  (Zip Code)
                           (318) 989-0000
        (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

                                None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
                            last report)

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports  required  to be filed by Section  13  or  15(d)  of  the
Securities  Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding  12  months
(or  for such shorter period that the registrant was required  to
file  such  reports),  and (2) has been subject  to  such  filing
requirements for the past 90 days.                       X Yes    No
                                
              APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
                                
    The  number  of  shares  of  the  Registrant's  Common  Stock
outstanding as of August 14, 1996 was 19,055,428.
                                
                     Global Industries, Ltd.
                        Index - Form 10-Q
                                
                                
                             Part I
                                
Item 1. Financial Statements - Unaudited
          Independent Accountants' Report                           3
          Consolidated Statements of Operations                     4
          Consolidated Balance Sheets                               5
          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows                     6
          Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                7

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
        Condition and Results of Operations                         8


                             Part II
                                
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings                                         12

Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders       12

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                          13

          Signatures                                                14


                PART I  -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements.


INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT


To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of
    Global Industries, Ltd.

We  have reviewed the condensed consolidated financial statements
of  Global  Industries, Ltd. and subsidiaries, as listed  in  the
accompanying  index, as of June 30, 1996 and for the  three-month
periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1995.  These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We  conducted our review in accordance with standards established
by  the  American Institute of Certified Public  Accountants.   A
review  of interim financial information consists principally  of
applying  analytical procedures to financial data and  of  making
inquiries  of  persons responsible for financial  and  accounting
matters.   It  is  substantially less  in  scope  than  an  audit
conducted   in   accordance  with  generally  accepted   auditing
standards, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion
regarding   the   financial  statements   taken   as   a   whole.
Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based   on   our  review,  we  are  not  aware  of  any  material
modifications that should be made to such condensed  consolidated
financial  statements for them to be in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted
auditing  standards,  the consolidated balance  sheet  of  Global
Industries, Ltd. and subsidiaries as of March 31, 1996,  and  the
related  consolidated  statements  of  operations,  shareholders'
equity,  and  cash  flows  for year  then  ended  (not  presented
herein);  and  in our report dated May 31, 1996, we expressed  an
unqualified  opinion  on those consolidated financial  statements
and  included an explanatory paragraph relating to the  Company's
adoption of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.  109,
"Accounting  for Income Taxes" effective April 1, 1993.   In  our
opinion,  the information set forth in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1996 is fairly stated,
in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance
sheet from which it has been derived.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

August 2, 1996
New Orleans, Louisiana



                     Global Industries, Ltd.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
          (Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                                         Quarter Ended June 30,
                                            1996         1995
                                                            
Contract Revenues                        $ 50,332     $ 31,795
                                                            
Cost of Contract Revenues                  37,979       23,073
                                                            
Gross Profit                               12,353        8,722
                                                            
Selling, General and Administrative         2,970        2,795
Expenses
                                                            
Operating Income                            9,383        5,927
                                                            
Other Income (Expense):                                     
  Interest Expense                            (71)         (44)
  Other                                       137          673
                                               66          629
                                                            
Income Before Income Taxes                  9,449        6,556
                                                            
Provision for Income Taxes                  2,806        2,426
                                                            
Net Income                          $       6,643  $     4,130
                                                            
Weighted Average Common Shares                              
  Outstanding                          19,718,000   19,136,000
                                                            
Net Income Per Share                $        0.34  $      0.22
                                
                                
                                
                                
                                
         See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
                     Global Industries, Ltd.
                   CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                     (Dollars in thousands)
                           (Unaudited)
                                            June 30,     March 31,
                                             1996          1996
ASSETS                                                    
Current Assets:                                           
 Cash                                   $    12,117   $    5,430
 Escrowed funds, Pioneer                     18,289       16,189
 Receivables                                 43,355       39,610
 Prepaid expenses and other                   3,368        3,825
  Total current assets                       77,129       65,054
                                                          
Escrowed Funds, Pioneer                       2,756        4,768
Property and Equipment, net                 134,325      126,295
                                                          
Other Assets:                                             
 Deferred charges, net                        6,380        5,453
 Other                                          968          956
  Total other assets                          7,348        6,409
    Total                                $  221,558   $  202,526
                                                          
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                      
Current Liabilities:                                      
Current maturities of long-term debt     $    1,048   $    1,048
Accounts payable                             24,097       19,364
Accrued liabilities                           5,731        4,020
Accrued profit-sharing                        3,865        3,465
Insurance payable                             3,256        2,893
  Total current liabilities                  37,997       30,790
                                                          
Long-Term Debt                               25,038       21,144
Deferred Income Taxes                        15,898       14,898
Commitments and Contingencies                             
                                                          
Shareholders' Equity:                                     
Preferred stock                                  --           --
Common stock, issued and outstanding,                     
19,045,218,
18,936,039 shares, respectively                 190          189
Additional paid-in capital                   59,093       58,806
Retained earnings                            83,342       76,699
Total shareholders' equity                  142,625      135,694
    Total                               $   221,558   $  202,526
                                


         See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


                     Global Industries, Ltd.
              CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                     (Dollars in thousands)
                           (Unaudited)
                                              Quarter Ended June 30,
                                               1996         1995
                                                              
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:                         
Net income                                    $6,643       $4,130
Adjustments to reconcile net income to                        
net cash provided
  by (used in) operating activities:                          
   Depreciation and amortization               3,549        2,542
   Deferred income taxes                       1,000          700
   Changes in operating assets and                        
    liabilities:
     Receivables                              (3,745)     (15,320)
     Prepaid expenses and other                  457       (3,116)
     Accounts payable and accrued              7,207       13,935
      liabilities
                                                              
     Net cash provided by (used in)           15,111        2,871
          operating activities
                                                              
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:                         
Additions to property and equipment          (10,810)     (10,990)
Additions to deferred charges                 (1,642)        (143)
Other                                            (95)         614
                                                              
     Net cash (used in) investing            (12,547)     (10,519)
          activities 
                                                              
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:                         
Proceeds from exercise of employee               229           93
stock options
Net proceeds (repayment) of long-term          3,894         (106)
debt
                                                              
     Net cash provided by (used in)            4,123          (13)
financing activities
                                                              
Cash and Short-Term Investments:                              
Increase (Decrease)                            6,687       (7,661)
Beginning of period                            5,430       49,404
End of period                                $12,117      $41,743
                                                              
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:                           
Interest paid, net of amount                 $    86      $    88
capitalized
Income taxes paid                                446           --
                                


         See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
                                
                     Global Industries, Ltd.
     Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

1.   Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of the Company and  its
wholly owned subsidiaries.

In  the  opinion  of management of the Company,  all  adjustments
(such  adjustments consisting only of a normal recurring  nature)
necessary  for a fair presentation of the operating  results  for
the interim periods presented have been included in the unaudited
consolidated  financial statements.  Operating  results  for  the
quarter  ended  June 30, 1996, are not necessarily indicative  of
the  results that may be expected for the year ending  March  31,
1997.   These  financial statements should be read in conjunction
with  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and  Results of Operations included in this Form 10-Q,   and  the
Company's  audited consolidated financial statements and  related
notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-
K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1996.

On  June 20, 1996, the Board of Directors, subject to shareholder
approval  of  an increase in the authorized number of  shares  of
common  stock, declared a two-for-one common stock split expected
to  be distributed in the form of a stock dividend by August  28,
1996 to shareholders of record on August 16, 1996.  On August  7,
1996,  the  shareholders approved an amendment to  the  Company's
Articles  of Incorporation to increase the authorized  number  of
shares  of both common and preferred stock from 25,000,000 shares
to  150,000,000 shares and 5,000,000 shares to 30,000,000 shares,
respectively.

Supplementary  net  income per share for the three  months  ended
June  30,  1996 and 1995, adjusted to give retroactive effect  to
the  two-for-one common stock split, amounted to $0.17 and $0.11,
respectively, based on weighted average common shares outstanding
of 39,436,000 and 38,272,000.

The financial statements required by Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X
have been reviewed by independent public accountants as stated in
their report included herein.

2.   Commitments and Contingencies - The Company is a party in legal
proceedings  and potential claims arising in the ordinary  course
of   business.   Management does not believe these  matters  will
materially   effect   the   Company's   consolidated    financial
statements.

The  Company  has  under construction a 200-foot semi-submersible
Swath (Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull) dive support vessel named
the  Pioneer  estimated to cost approximately $24.0 million.  The
escrowed  funds,  Pioneer, at June 30, 1996,  of  $21.0  million,
represent proceeds from the sale of ship bonds in September 1994,
and  will become available to the Company upon completion of  the
Pioneer.  The Pioneer is expected to be available for service  in
September 1996.

As  previously reported Aker Gulf Marine filed suit  against  the
Company   in  the  U.S.  District  Court,  Western  District   of
Louisiana,  Lafayette Division in December of 1995  seeking  $8.2
million in additional costs believed by it to be owed because  of
change   orders   during  construction  and  $5.0   million   for
disruption, acceleration and delay damages.  In August  1996  the
Company  reached  an agreement with Aker Gulf  Marine,  and  took
possession  of the Pioneer which is now located at the  Company's
facility in Amelia, Louisiana where construction and equipping of
the  vessel will be completed.  Under the terms of the  agreement
the  Company  has  been  given clear  title  to  the  Pioneer  in
exchange for $3.2 million and the posting of a $4.5 million  bond
in  favor of Aker Gulf Marine.  Such amounts and release  of  the
vessel  are without prejudice to each company's rights to  pursue
claims against the other in pending litigation or otherwise.  The
Company does not believe that Aker Gulf Marine's claims are valid
and  is  vigorously defending against them and does  not  believe
that  ultimate  resolution of the claims  will  have  a  material
adverse impact on the Company's financial statements.



Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
          Condition and Results of Operations.

The  following discussion should be read in conjunction with  the
Company's  unaudited consolidated financial  statements  for  the
periods  ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 and Management's Discussion
and  Analysis  of Financial Condition and Results  of  Operations
included  in  the Company's Annual Report on Form  10-K  for  the
fiscal year ended March 31, 1996.

Although   the  Company  has  been  expanding  its  international
operations, 77% of the Company's contract revenues in fiscal 1996
and  73%  in  the first quarter of fiscal 1997 were derived  from
work in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The offshore marine construction
industry in the Gulf of Mexico is highly seasonal as a result  of
weather conditions and the timing of capital expenditures by  oil
and  gas companies.  Historically, a substantial portion  of  the
Company's services has been performed during the period from June
through November.  As a result, a disproportionate portion of the
Company's  contract  revenues, gross profit  and  net  income  is
generally  earned during the second (July through September)  and
third (October through December) quarters of its fiscal year. The
following  table documents the seasonal nature of  the  Company's
operations  by  presenting  the weighted  average  percentage  of
contract  revenues,  gross profit and net income  contributed  by
each fiscal quarter for the past three fiscal years.

                                                Quarter Ended
                                    June 30, Sept. 30,  Dec. 31, March 31,

Contract revenues, three year average  22 %    34 %       26 %    18 %
Gross profit, three year average       20      41         28      11
Net  income,  three year average       18      44         28      10

The Company expanded its operations offshore West Africa during
the first half of fiscal 1996.  Strong demand in this market
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996 resulted in the fourth
quarter of fiscal 1996 making a significantly greater
contribution to the year's contract revenues, gross profit and
net income than historically, which has a significant impact on
the three year averages shown above.


Results of Operations

The  following  table  sets forth for the periods  indicated  the
Company's  statements of operations expressed as a percentage  of
contract revenues.
                                               Quarter Ended
                                                  June 30,
                                               1996       1995
Contract revenues                             100.0 %    100.0 %
Cost of contract revenues                     (75.5)     (72.6)
Gross profit                                   24.5       27.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (5.9)      (8.8)
Interest expense                               (0.1)      (0.0)
Other income (expense), net                     0.3        2.0
Income before income taxes                     18.8       20.6
Provision for income taxes                     (5.6)      (7.6)
Net income                                     13.2 %     13.0%

     
First Quarter Fiscal 1997 Compared to First Quarter Fiscal 1996

Contract  Revenues.  Contract revenues for the first  quarter  of
fiscal  1997  of $50.3 million were $18.5 million or  58%  higher
than  the  $31.8 million recorded in the first quarter of  fiscal
1996.  The improved revenue performance reflects the benefits  of
international operations and stronger demand for Gulf  of  Mexico
derrick and diving services in the current quarter as compared to
the fiscal 1996 period. International operations commenced during
the  second  quarter  of fiscal 1996 and did  not  contribute  to
contract revenues during the first quarter of fiscal 1996.  These
increases  were  partially offset by a decline in  the  Company's
Gulf  of  Mexico pipeline services during the current quarter  as
compared  to the same period in fiscal 1996.  Barge days employed
were  332  in the first quarter of fiscal 1997 compared with  268
days  in the 1996 period.  Liftboat and DSV days of 1,320 in  the
most recent period were higher than the 961 days during the year
earlier  period.  Diver days totaled 3,545 in  the first  quarter
of fiscal 1997 compared with 2,372 a year earlier.

Depreciation  and  Amortization.  Depreciation  and  amortization
expenses,  including amortization of drydocking costs, were  $3.5
million  in  the  first quarter of fiscal 1997 compared  to  $2.5
million   a   year   earlier.   The  increase  was    principally
attributable  to increased utilization of the upgraded  Chickasaw
and  the  Hercules, both of which are depreciated on a  units-of-
production basis.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal  1997
of  $12.4  million  was 42% higher than the  $8.7  million  gross
profit  for  the same quarter a year earlier.  The  gross  profit
increase   was   primarily  attributable  to  the  increases   in
international  and derrick services, partially  offset  by  lower
than  normal  gross  profit from pipeline installation  services.
Gross  profit as a percent of contract revenues declined for  the
current period to 24.5% as compared to 27.4% for the same quarter
a  year earlier, primarily due to the lower pipeline installation
revenues and resulting lower gross profit margins in that area.

Selling,  General and Administrative Expenses.  Selling,  general
and  administrative expenses for the first quarter of fiscal 1997
were  $3.0  million, 6% higher than the $2.8 million expense  for
the  same quarter a year earlier. A provision for  retirement and
incentive compensation plan expense of $0.4 million was  recorded
in  the first quarter 1997, compared to $1.0 million for the same
period  a  year earlier.   Of the current period provision,  $0.2
million  was  included  in  selling, general  and  administrative
expense  in  the 1997 quarter, compared to $0.3 million  for  the
same period a year earlier.  The increase in Selling, General and
Administrative expense largely reflects the cost of  staff  added
in order to manage the Company's expansion.

Other  Income (Expense).  Interest expense, net of  $0.2  million
of  capitalized interest cost, was less than $0.1 million in  the
current  quarter compared to less than $ 0.1 million in the  same
quarter  a  year earlier.  Other income (expense) in the  current
quarter of  $0.1 million was lower than the $0.7 million reported
a  year  earlier  largely because the Company had lower  balances
available for investment.

Net  Income.   Net income for the first quarter  of  fiscal  1997
totaled $6.6 million, an increase of 61% from $4.1 million in the
same quarter a year earlier.  The Company's effective income  tax
rate  declined from 37.0% in the first quarter of fiscal 1996  to
29.7%  in the current quarter, reflecting the benefit of a  lower
effective tax rate for  the Company's international operations.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

While  the  Company generated positive net cash  from  operations
during the past three fiscal years, first quarter operations have
typically  consumed cash due to the seasonality of the  Company's
business.   During  the  first quarter of fiscal  1997,  however,
operations contributed $15.1 million of cash, which together with
$4.1  million provided by financing activities, funded  investing
activities  (principally capital expenditures) of $12.5  million.
The  funds  provided  by  financing  activities  represent  draws
against  the Company's revolving line of credit.  Working capital
increased $4.9 million during the quarter as increases  in  cash,
accounts  receivable, and escrowed funds of  $6.7  million,  $3.7
million,  and $2.1 million respectively, offset the increases  in
accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and insurance payable   of
$4.7 million, $2.1 million, and $0.4 million,  respectively,  and
the $0.5 million decrease in other prepaid expenses.

Capital expenditures during the first quarter included the  costs
of construction of two liftboats of $2.9 million and construction
of  the  Pioneer  of $2.1 million.  In August  1996  the  Company
reached  an  agreement with Aker Gulf Marine, and took possession
of  the Pioneer which is now located at the Company's facility in
Amelia, Louisiana  where construction and equipping of the vessel
will  be completed. Sea trials are expected to occur in September
in  time  to  have the vessel ready for operation for the  coming
winter  season  in the Gulf of Mexico.  Under the  terms  of  the
agreement, the Company has been given clear title to the  Pioneer
in  exchange  for $3.2 million and the posting of a $4.5  million
bond  in favor of Aker Gulf Marine.  Such amounts and release  of
the  vessel  are  without prejudice to each company's  rights  to
pursue  claims  against  the  other  in  pending  litigation   or
otherwise.  See "Item 1. Legal Proceedings" included in  Part  II
of  this Form 10-Q for additional information. The fully equipped
cost for the Pioneer is estimated at $24.0 million.  In September
1994  the  Company  sold $20.9 million of MARAD  guaranteed  ship
bonds  in connection with financing the cost of constructing  and
outfitting the Pioneer.  These funds are currently held in escrow
by  MARAD and will be available to the Company upon completion of
the vessel.

In  July  1996,  the  Company completed its previously  announced
acquisition  of  Norman Offshore Pipelines,  Inc.   The  purchase
price  was funded from available cash and from draws against  the
Company's  revolving line of credit.  Long-term debt  outstanding
at  June  30,  1996, includes $22.1 million of Ship Bonds  issued
under  the  authority of MARAD.  The Ship Bonds mature  in  2003,
2005 and 2020, carry interest rates of 9.15%, 8.75% and 8.30% per
annum,  respectively, and require aggregate semi-annual  payments
of $0.5 million, plus interest.  The agreements pursuant to which
the  Ship  Bonds were issued contain certain covenants, including
the   maintenance  of  minimum  working  capital  and  net  worth
requirements, which, if not met, result in additional  convenants
that  restrict the operations of the Company and its  ability  to
pay  cash dividends.  The Company is currently in compliance with
these covenants.

The  Company maintains a $50.0 million revolving line  of  credit
("Loan  Agreement") with a commercial bank.  The  Loan  Agreement
allows  for  a maximum draw at any one time of $25.0 million  for
general corporate purposes and $40.0 million for construction  or
renovation  of  vessels, provided that the aggregate  outstanding
principal amount shall never exceed $50.0 million.  The revolving
credit  facility of the Loan Agreement is available until January
1,  1998,  at which time the amount then outstanding becomes  due
and  payable.   Interest accrues at LIBOR plus 1.8%  (7.2375%  at
June 30, 1996) and is payable monthly.  Continuing access to  the
revolving  line  of  credit  is  conditioned  upon  the   Company
remaining in compliance with the covenants of the Loan Agreement,
including the maintenance of certain financial ratios.   At  June
30,  1996,  $4.0 million was outstanding under the Loan Agreement
and  the  Company was in compliance with the covenants  contained
therein.

On  April  10, 1996, the Company received authorization to  issue
United States Guaranteed Ship Financing Bonds in connection  with
the  construction of  two liftboats, a launch barge, and a  cargo
barge.   The  Ship  Bonds, issued August 7, 1996,  totaled  $20.3
million,  mature in 2021 and carry an interest rate of 7.25%  per
annum.

Funds  available  under the Company's credit facility  and  MARAD
financings, combined with available cash, and cash generated from
operations,  are expected to provide sufficient  funds  for   the
Company's operations, scheduled debt retirement, planned  capital
expenditures,  and  working  capital needs  for  the  foreseeable
future.


                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                
                                
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The  Company  is  involved in various routine  legal  proceedings
primarily involving claims for personal injury under the  General
Maritime  Laws of the United Sates and Jones Act as a  result  of
alleged negligence. The Company believes that the outcome of  all
such proceedings, even if determined adversely, would not have  a
material adverse effect on its consolidated financial statements.

As  previously reported Aker Gulf Marine filed suit  against  the
Company   in  the  U.S.  District  Court,  Western  District   of
Louisiana,  Lafayette  Division in  December  1995  seeking  $8.2
million in additional costs believed by it to be owed because  of
change   orders   during  construction  and  $5.0   million   for
disruption, acceleration and delay damages.  In August  1996  the
Company  reached  an agreement with Aker Gulf  Marine,  and  took
possession  of the Pioneer which is now located at the  Company's
facility in Amelia, Louisiana where construction and equipping of
the  vessel will be completed.  Under the terms of the  agreement
the  Company  has  been  given clear  title  to  the  Pioneer  in
exchange for $3.2 million and the posting of a $4.5 million  bond
in  favor of Aker Gulf Marine.  Such amounts and release  of  the
vessel  are without prejudice to each company's rights to  pursue
claims against the other in pending litigation or otherwise.  The
Company does not believe that Aker Gulf Marine's claims are valid
and  is  vigorously defending against them and does  not  believe
that  ultimate  resolution of the claims  will  have  a  material
adverse impact on the Company's financial statements.

Item 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

The  1996 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company was  held
on  August  7,  1996.   At such meeting, each  of  the  following
persons listed below, all of whom were incumbent directors,  were
elected  to  the  Board of Directors of the Company  for  a  term
ending at the Company's 1997 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.  The
number  of  votes cast with respect to the election of each  such
person is set forth opposite such person's name.

  Name of Director                  Number of Votes Cast
                                                 Broker    
                          For       Withhold    Non-Vote    Abstain
William J.Dore        14,106,229     133,424       0          0
Michael J.Pollock     14,106,427     133,226       0          0
James C. Day          14,217,965      21,688       0          0
Edward P.Djerejian    14,217,945      21,708       0          0
Myron J.Moreau        14,219,227      20,426       0          0


At  the  1996  Annual  Meeting  of  Shareholders,  the  Company's
shareholders  voted  for (1) an amendment to the  Company's  1992
Stock   Option  Plan,  which  increased  the  number  of   shares
authorized  for  issuance  thereunder from  1.8  million  to  2.4
million  shares  of  Common  Stock of  the  Company  and  (2)  an
amendment  to  the  Company's Amended and  Restated  Articles  of
Incorporation which increases the number of authorized shares  of
Preferred  Stock  to  30.0 million and the number  of  authorized
shares  of  Common Stock to 150.0 million.  The number  of  votes
cast with respect to each proposal is set forth below:

                               Number of Votes Cast
                                                               Broker
                    For        Against   Abstain   Withhold   Non-Vote
                                                       
Amendment to     10,168,845  2,845,618    13,221      0         0
Option Plan                                            
                                                       
Amendment to     12,486,102  1,708,827    42,724      0         0
Amend and                                              
Restate                                                
Articles
of
Incorporation



Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
      (a) Exhibits:
          No.15,  Letter  re: unaudited interim financial information.
          No.27,  Financial Data Schedules.
      (b) Reports on Form 8-K - None.



                            Signature
                                
                                
Pursuant  to the requirements of the Securities Exchange  Act  of
1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed  on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

                              GLOBAL INDUSTRIES, LTD.
                              
                              
                              By:  /s/ MICHAEL J. POLLOCK
                              ___________________________________
                                    Michael J. Pollock
                            Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
                          (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
                                
August 14, 1996






                                                       EXHIBIT 15




August 13, 1996

Global Industries, Ltd.
107 Global Circle
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

We  have  made a review, in accordance with standards established
by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, of the
unaudited  interim  financial information of  Global  Industries,
Ltd.  and  subsidiaries for the periods ended June 30,  1996  and
1995, as indicated in our report dated August 2, 1996; because we
did  not  perform  an  audit, we expressed  no  opinion  on  that
information.

We are aware that our report referred to above, which is included
in  your Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June
30,  1996, is incorporated by reference in Registration Statement
Nos. 33-58048 and 33-89778 on Form S-8.

We  also  are  aware that the aforementioned report, pursuant  to
Rule 436(c) under the Securities Act of 1933, is not considered a
part  of the Registration Statement prepared or certified  by  an
accountant  or  a report prepared or certified by  an  accountant
within the meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of that Act.



DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

New Orleans, Louisiana


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