UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2010

GULF ISLAND FABRICATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(985) 872-2100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

⃞ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

⃞ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

⃞ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 8.01    Other Events.

On September 30, 2010, Gulf Island Fabrication, Inc. issued a press release announcing that Kerry J. Chauvin, Chief Executive Officer, Kirk J. Meche, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Robin A. Seibert, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Johnson Rice Energy Conference.  The event will be held on October 5 – 7, 2010 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel located at 921 Canal Street in New Orleans.  A copy of the press release is attached.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

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.

Dated:  September 30, 2010