Gulf Coast of the United States of the Gulf Coast. The following table lists the 15 largest MSAs along the Gulf Coast. Gulf Coast of the United States The Gulf Coast of the United States is the coastline along the Southern United States where they meet the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal states that have a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico are Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida, and these are known as the "Gulf States". The economy of the Gulf Coast area is dominated by industries related to energy, petrochemicals, fishing, aerospace, agriculture, and tourism. The large cities of the region are (from west
Gulf Island Fabrication Gulf Island Fabrication Gulf Island Fabrication is an American manufacturer of specialized structures and marine vessels used in the energy sector. The company builds offshore oil and gas platforms, ships and also foundations for offshore wind turbines. It also provides maintenance and marine repair services in-shop and out in the field. The company has built some of the largest offshore platforms in the world. The company's headquarters are located in Houston, Texas and its seven building yards are in Louisiana and Texas. Gulf Island Fabrication and Bechtel are partners. The company was founded by Alden “Doc” Laborde, a World War