We recorded an impairment charge of $38.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2018, as discussed below. There was no impairment of goodwill during the twelve months ended December 31, 2019. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:

	Carrying Value January 1, 2019		Foreign Currency Translation		Impairments		Carrying Value December 31, 2019
	(In thousands)
Western Hemisphere	$	-	$	-	$	-	$	-
Eastern Hemisphere		7,714		233		-		7,947
Asia Pacific		-		-		-		-
Total	$	7,714	$	233	$	-	$	7,947

	Carrying Value January 1, 2018		Foreign Currency Translation			Impairments			Carrying Value December 31, 2018
	(In thousands)
Western Hemisphere	$	39,158	$	(599	)	$	(38,559	)	$	-
Eastern Hemisphere		8,466		(752	)		-			7,714
Asia Pacific		-		-			-			-
Total	$	47,624	$	(1,351	)	$	(38,559	)	$	7,714

At October 1, 2019, the Company performed its annual impairment test on each of its reporting units. The impairment test entailed an assessment of qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an impairment exists. As a result of our assessment no goodwill impairment losses were recorded for the year ended December 31, 2019.

At October 1, 2018, the Company performed its annual impairment test on each of its reporting units and concluded that there had been no impairment because the estimated fair values of each of those reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Relevant events and circumstances that could have a negative impact on goodwill include: macroeconomic conditions; industry and market conditions, such as commodity prices; operating cost factors; overall financial performance; the impact of dispositions and acquisitions; and other entity-specific events. Further declines in commodity prices or sustained lower valuation for the Company's common stock could indicate a reduction in the estimate of reporting unit fair value which, in turn, could lead to an impairment of reporting unit goodwill.

The fair values were determined using the net present value of the expected future cash flows for each reporting unit. During the Company’s goodwill impairment analysis, the Company determined the fair value of each of its reporting units as a whole using discounted cash flow analysis, which requires significant assumptions and estimates about the future operations of each reporting unit. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on our revised strategic budget for 2019 and for future periods, and management’s beliefs about future activity levels. The discount rates we used for future periods could change substantially if the cost of debt or equity were to significantly increase or decrease, or if we were to choose different comparable companies in determining the appropriate discount rates for our reporting units. Forecasted cash flows in future periods were estimated using a terminal value calculation, which considered long-term earnings growth rates.

In December 2018, the overall offshore market conditions declined. This decline was evidenced by lower commodity prices, decline in expected offshore rig counts, decrease in our customers’ capital budgets and potential delays associated with certain of our long term projects. Further, in December 2018 due to the decline in our stock price, our market capitalization dropped below the carrying value of our assets. An interim goodwill impairment analysis was performed for the year ended December 31, 2018. Based on this analysis, we recorded an impairment loss of $38.6 million for our Western Hemisphere reporting unit for the year ended December 31, 2018. Following this impairment charge, the Western Hemisphere reporting unit has no remaining goodwill balance. The remaining goodwill balance is associated with our Eastern Hemisphere reporting unit. Based on our interim goodwill impairment analysis the fair value of the Eastern Hemisphere reporting unit exceeds its carry value by 71% . Further declines in the overall offshore market, commodity prices, or sustained lower valuation for the Company’s common stock could indicate a reduction in the estimate of the Eastern Hemisphere’s reporting unit fair value which, in turn, could lead to additional impairment charges associated with goodwill. No goodwill impairment losses were recorded for the year ended December 31, 2017.