ABOUT US

About Us

Who We Are

Founded in 2023

Privately owned Offshore Wind Innovative Clean Energy Supply Chain Support System

Headquartered in Texas with operations supported by an Innovative Energy Efficient End-Use Vessel Facility, a Deep-Draft Integration Facility, a Subcomponent Manufacturing Facility, and a Foundation Manufacturing Facility. We will utilize energy efficient end-use vessels and a deep draft integration staging, assembly and towing facility purposefully designed to function as a scalable and sustainable innovative supply chain solution in the Gulf Region

Experienced offshore specialists with a vision to utilize modern innovative energy efficient equipment with reduced green house gas emissions: OSV DP2 Offshore Supply and Anchor Handling Vessels, Electric Cranes

Renewable and SAF Fuel Tank storage capacity 375,000 BBLS

Working both domestically and internationally, for clean energy and renewable energy industries

Future ISO 9001:2015 and 14001 Certified

Create Networks, Build Infrastructure, Attract Resources and Build Scale

What We Do

Diligence Offshore Services, LLC management has strategically positioned the company to provide the renewable offshore windfarm energy industries with an answer to the supply chain bottleneck that currently exist. The Company will manufacture windfarm subcomponents and providing critical integration and transport services from locations on the gulf coast. The company plans to utilize specialized heavy lift equipment along with energy efficient end-use vessels to carry out its offshore wind energy support operations.

Guided by highly trained and experienced professionals, and having full technical support. Diligence marshals the resources to deliver a comprehensive range of high-quality, cost-effective offshore wind energy support services and solutions. We support every phase of renewable offshore wind energy development and production, including towing and anchor-handling of equipment, and transporting the supplies and personnel needed to sustain wind energy production activities. Diligence is capable of providing the direct assistance needed for specialized services such as pipe laying, cable laying, subsea rock installation, pollution and fire control, and survey work.

Diligence maintains operating offices within close proximity to the newly planned Wind Energy Areas in the Gulf of Mexico. We operate 24-7 to ensure the readiness of technical support that is thoroughly familiar with the logistics, politics and cultural sensitivities of the regions our end-use vessels operate. From short-term special projects to long-term development and production of renewable energy. Diligence customers receive efficient, personal and knowledgeable service of the highest quality.

Mission

Our mission is to be a leading offshore wind development company with in-house marine services, driving the global transition towards clean, renewable energy. We are committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that harness the power of offshore wind to meet the growing energy demands while preserving our planet for future generations.

Vision

Our vision is to revolutionize the offshore wind industry by providing comprehensive and integrated services that encompass the entire project lifecycle. Through our in-house marine services, we aim to establish an end-to-end approach, from initial site assessment and construction to operation and maintenance. Our goal is to optimize efficiency and minimize environmental impact, setting new standards for offshore wind development and ensuring a greener and more sustainable future.

With a focus on operational excellence, safety, and collaboration, we envision building a resilient offshore wind infrastructure that helps meet the energy needs of communities, businesses, and industries across the Gulf of Mexico. We aspire to be a trusted partner, working in close collaboration with local stakeholders, regulatory authorities, and communities to ensure responsible development and integration of offshore wind into the region’s energy mix.

Through our expertise in offshore wind technology, advanced project management capabilities, and commitment to continuous improvement, we strive to be at the forefront of the industry, driving innovation and setting new benchmarks for clean energy development in the Gulf of Mexico. Our vision is to create a sustainable energy future that benefits both present and future generations, fostering economic prosperity, job creation, and a healthier environment for all.

Together, with a mission to develop offshore wind resources and a vision for a sustainable energy future, we aim to make a significant and lasting impact on the Gulf of Mexico’s energy landscape, contributing to global efforts in combatting climate change while powering a brighter and cleaner future.

Our Team

Our Sustainability Team

Our Strengths are Niche Markets and Human Capital.  Our team has the maritime experience, key relationships, political influence, and the local knowledge that is needed to guarantee the success of the venture. The team has extensive experience, serving the renewables industry. In addition, Diligence Offshore Services, LLC has a very promising structural foundation and financial future, with planned modern energy efficient end-use vessels having state of the art equipment to perfectly match the requirements of the offshore wind energy projects in the Gulf of Mexico.

Diligence management realizes the key to its future success must be centered on management’s ability to actualize high yield, high-risk opportunities by strategically teaming with the best minds and allowing them to participate in the value they create.

Paulette Crawford, ED.D
Chairwoman

Paulette Crawford, ED.D

Paulette@diligenceoffshore.com

Paulette Crawford is Co-Chair of the Executive Committee and Executive V.P. of Diligence Offshore Services, LLC. and Controller of Theophilus Operating Co., LLC. She brings twenty years of experience as a chemical engineer in troubleshooting, problem solving, project design and implementation, start-ups, preparing budgets, managing skills and ability to implement quality systems in the petrochemical and refining industries. She holds an undergraduate degree from Prairie View A&M University in Chemical Engineering and a Doctoral Degree in University of Houston.

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Harry C. Crawford III
Managing Member

Harry C. Crawford III

Harry@diligenceoffshore.com

Harry C. Crawford III is Chairman & President of the Executive Committee. He serves as the Managing Member of Diligence Offshore Services, LLC and Theophilus Operating Co., LLC. He has over twenty years of experience in the energy arena ranging from managing oil and gas field services crews, to business development in the private enterprise environment. Mr. Crawford is responsible for overseeing project finance models with complex financial structures, and for placing promising business opportunities in related single purpose entities for the purpose of investment. Mr. Crawford heads corporate operations and is in charge of strategizing the company’s domestic and international trade efforts. He holds a Bachelors in Business Management and is focused on Federal Acquisition and Contract Management.

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Adenike Olatokunbo Ajayi
Chief Financial Officer

Adenike Olatokunbo Ajayi

Tnajayi@diligenceoffshore.com

Adenike Olatokunbo Ajayi (“Tokunbo”) serves a dual role as Special Counsel to the Managing Member and Chief Financial Officer for Diligence Offshore Services, LLC. She has over 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. She rose to the post of MD/CEO of United Capital Trustees Limited (former UBA Trustees Limited), the pioneer and foremost Trustee/Security Agency business in Nigeria. Tokunbo has vast experience in a wide range of Capital Market, Corporate Trust/Security Agent, Real Estate and Private Trust transactions with Trust Mandates of an asset base of about N6.0 Trillion involving Loan Syndications and Project Finance transactions, Note Issuance Facilities and Debt Programmes, Debenture Trust as debt instruments, Collective Investment Schemes/REITs, Bond Trusteeship and Private Trust. She has an unbeatable track record in major financial and project finance transactions demonstrating unique custodial capability and systems with sound risk management framework and unique Business Continuity process. Holding numerous degrees and awards she is Result oriented and self-motivated. She Thrives in challenging and decisions making environments with Integrity and high ethical standards.

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Felix Meboka
Chief Operations Officer

Felix Meboka

Felix@diligenceoffshore.com

Felix Meboka is a Member of the Executive Committee and the Chief Operations Officer of Diligence Offshore Services, LLC. He has 25 years of marine and shipping experience in different positions across the industry. He completed marine engineering studies in Germany at Bremen/Cuxhaven in 2007. He sailed as officer until attaining his Captain’s license in 2015. In between, Mr. Meboka has worked ashore as Marine Cargo Surveyor specializing in heavy lifts and industrial cargo, as HSEQ Manager for Offshore Projects, as Tender, Business Development and Sales Manager and as Port Captain and Regional Representative in Africa, for an American Shipping Company.  For the last decade Mr. Meboka has mainly served the Oil and Gas, as well as renewable energy industries as a Marine Expert, ensuring safe, timely and successful offshore operations involving various seagoing vessels.

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Carolina Flores Torres
Director of Marketing

Carolina Flores Torres

carolina@diligenceoffshore.com

Carolina Flores Torres serves as Director of Renewable Fuels Planning and Marketing; with more than 10 years of experience in the energy sector; She is currently in charge of Diligence Offshore and Theophilus Operating, planning of the Latin America supply chain of ultra low sulphur diesel and safe aviation fuels to offshore wind farm marketers, distributors, and / or aircraft end-users. She oversees preparation, administration and compliance of marketing contracts with Pemex and Third Parties involved in offshore wind farm developments. She also is instrumental in the design and execution of commercial strategies, pricing structure; Negotiation and commercial agreements with national clients.

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Darrell Garrett
Director of Business Development

Darrell Garrett

darrell@diligenceoffshore.com

Darrell Garrett is a Member of the Executive Committee and the Director of Diligence Offshore Services, LLC Business Development. He possesses more than 20 years of experience in executive management and sales management. He leads the company in new business opportunities and developing strategic alliances globally. Mr. Garrett has a keen insight on gauging synergistic business potential and blending the strengths for the greatest good of the company, its stakeholders and the communities which we operate.  He is charged with bringing in business opportunities which enhance the corporate objectives.

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Rafael León Calva
Executive Committee Member

Rafael León Calva

rafael@diligenceoffshore.com

Rafael León Calva serves a member of the Diligence Offshore and the Theophilus Operating Executive Committees. He is an independent advisor of the Energy and Environmental Sector, he is retired from Petróleos Mexicanos with more than 35 years of service to PEMEX; highlighting the Management, Operation and Maintenance of Storage Terminals; Logistics and Marketing of Gasoline, Diesel, Natural Gas, LP Gas, Naphtha, Fuel Oil, Hexane, Heptane, Sulfur; as well as, remediation of environmental liabilities. He held responsibilities for the Pemex Franchise attending to the Service Stations and the supply of fuels nationwide. As an independent, he has designed Storage Terminals; Administration, Design and Construction of Service Stations, and numerous other Consultancies in the Energy Sector.

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Alejandro Sanoja
International Liason

Alejandro Sanoja

mailalex@diligenceoffshore.com

Alejandro Sanoja, serves as Special  Assistant to the Chairman and is Diligence Offshore Services international liaison. He brings 15 years of international work experience with a specialty in Spanish speaking companies. He is an experienced entrepreneur, translator, and dual language speaking business developer with an emphasis in marketing and business relations.  Mr. Sanoja has run and operated small businesses and under his leadership, companies experienced increased production and income. His business acumen along with being a native Spanish speaker is invaluable in his role as liaison and assistant to the Chairman. Mr. Sanoja has transaction experience in the international energy arena including fossil fuels and renewables. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Education.

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