OREANDA-NEWS. On March 20, 2007 SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CKH) announced that its Board of Directors has increased by $65.2 million its authorization for repurchases pursuant to its previously announced securities repurchase program, reported the press-centre of  SEACOR Holdings Inc.

With this increase, SEACOR has approximately $75 million available for such purchases. The securities covered by the repurchase program include SEACOR's common stock, its 7.2% senior notes due 2009, its 5 7/8% senior notes due 2012, its 2.875% convertible senior debentures due 2024, and the 9 1/2% senior notes due 2013 of Seabulk International, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary. The repurchase of securities may be conducted from time to time through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise depending on market conditions.

SEACOR is a global provider of marine support and transportation service, primarily to the energy and chemical industries. SEACOR and its subsidiaries provide customers with a full suite of marine-related services including offshore services, U.S. coastwise shipping, inland river services, helicopter services, environmental services, and offshore and harbor towing services. SEACOR is uniquely focused on providing highly responsive local service, combined with the highest safety standards, innovative technology, modern efficient equipment, and dedicated, professional employees.