Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On October 28, 2009, Hercules Offshore, Inc. (“Hercules”) issued a press release reporting its third quarter 2009 earnings. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by reference herein.

     The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by Hercules under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits.

99.1

Press release issued by Hercules dated October 28, 2009.

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 hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

No.		Description
99.1		Press release issued by Hercules dated October 28, 2009.