X0202 4 2006-03-14 0 0000866829 HELIX ENERGY SOLUTIONS GROUP INC HELX 0001068140 FERRON MARTIN R 400 N SAM HOUSTON PARKWAY E SUITE 400 HOUSTON TX 77060 1 1 0 0 PRESIDENT Common Stock 2006-03-14 4 P 0 10000 33.1891 A 192471 D Mr. Ferron's direct holdings include 4,919 shares held through the Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Mr. Ferron also has indirect holdings of 44,340 shares owned by Uncle John Limited Partnership, the general partner of which is an entity that Mr. Ferron controls. The filing of this statement shall not be deemed an admission that any reporting person is, for purposes of section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise, the owner of any equity securities covered by this statement. /s/ James Lewis Connor, III by Power of Attorney 2006-03-15