Ryan Marine Services, Inc. evolved from the shrimp fishing business operated by Richard R. Ryan in the mid-seventies to serve a market that arose during the "gas crunch" era when numerous supertankers were anchored offshore waiting to lighter cargoes of crude oil. These tankers, many of which were anchored offshore for several months, had no way to get supplies and spare parts, or to relieve crewmembers. Richard Ryan, who was operating two gulf shrimp-boats at that time, was approached to carry supplies, mainly groceries and potable water, to the tankers. Over the next several years the shrimp boats were phased out and replaced with crewboats and supply/utility boats to better service the market.  Currently, Ryan Marine Services, Inc. operates and maintains a total of fifteen vessels.  

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