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2012 Financial News

13 Jul 2016

UASC to Sell Chemical Tanker Unit

United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) is considering the sale of its stake in United Arab Chemical Carriers (UACC) for oil and petrochemicals  as part of its plans to merge with German container line Hapag-Lloyd, says Bloomberg. UASC hopes the sale will fetch over $600m, but deliberations are ongoing. Bank of America Corp has been tasked with finding buyers for the holding, says the report. The company held 95 percent of UACC according to the chemical shipping firm’s 2012 financial report, the most recent one available on the company’s website. No final decisions about the sale have been made, the people said. UACC, founded in 2007, is a mid-sized operator with a fleet of two dozen tankers.

17 Jun 2013

Yet More Consolidation Proposed in Russia

Ownership of selected container terminals in the Eastern Baltic (Drewry)

The prospect of Russia’s two largest container terminal operators joining forces has raised concerns over the dominant position that the combined enterprise would enjoy were the deal to be agreed. Global Ports Investments (GPI), one of the two largest players in the Russian container port market, is investigating the acquisition of a controlling stake in National Container Company (NCC), the other dominant player in the Russian market. The prospect of Russia’s two largest container…

05 Jun 2013

Port Metro Vancouver: Pats on the Back

“Port Metro Vancouver is seeking ways to engage with communities and improve the Port and region’s long-term sustainability,” said Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. “This Gateway must thrive so that we can continue to support the B.C. •    Affirmation from Standard & Poor’s of our AA credit rating, for the third consecutive year. •    Operating revenues increased by three per cent to a record of $186 million. •    We secured a new five-year loan agreement to ensure liquidity for our capital needs. •    Completion of two Gateway Infrastructure Fee projects on time and on budget: the Lynn Creek Rail Bridge in North Vancouver and the 80th Street Rail Overpass in Delta.

03 May 2013

Earnings Advance at Ace Winches

ACE Winches announced post tax profits of £6.2m for 2012, a 15% increase on the previous year. Turnover at the Aberdeenshire-based group soared to £31.1m in the year ended October 31, 2012, a 42% increase on the previous twelve months, with around three-quarters (74%) of the company’s business generated from international trade. ACE Winches is a company in the design, manufacture and hire of winches, marine deck machinery and the provision of associated hire personnel for the offshore oil and gas, marine and renewable energy industries.

30 Apr 2013

Mitsui Publishes FY2012 Results.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. released its FY 2012 financial results. The full report can be viewed here. www.mol.co.jp

25 Apr 2013

Ulstein Reports Good 2012 Financial Result

Launching Seven Viking: Image credit Ulstein

Ulstein Group report an operating income of NOK 2.27 billion and an operating profit of NOK 228 million in their 2012 financial report. “We deliver a good result in a demanding market thanks to our competent and hardworking employees and an organisation that provide for execution and delivery precision. The good collaboration we have with our customers and suppliers creates good and future-oriented solutions. The result will allow us to develop further, so that we can continue to develop innovative product and services to the maritime market,” says CEO of Ulstein Group, Gunvor Ulstein.

22 Apr 2013

Nordic Conglomerate Posts 2012 Loss, Renegotiates Loan Terms

Scana lndustrier ASA, supplier of products & system solutions to energy-related businesses, including the offshore sector has released its 2012 financial report. Scana lndustrier ASA has companies in Norway, Sweden, China, U.S., Poland, Singapore, Brazil and South Korea with the Group’s head office in Stavanger. Their key business is supplying products and system solutions to energy-related businesses. This encompasses oil and gas, other energy and marine businesses related to the offshore market. Global recession caused a reduction in revenue in 2009 and 2010. 2011 did show a slight increase in revenue and 2012 ended on the same level as 2011. Revenue amounted to NOK 2,039 million with an operating loss of NOK 152 million.

10 Apr 2013

Singapore's Samudera Group's 2012 Revenue Up, Profit Down

Container, bulk and tankship owners, Samudera Shipping Line, presents its 2012 financial report with the chairman's letter to shareholders. The following is extracted from Mr. "The financial year ended December 31, 2012  saw the Group delivering another year of profitable performance amidst challenging industry landscape, leveraging our competitive position and strengths to meet challenges in Indonesia and the region. Group revenue improved by 3% to $ 467.7 million (USD), from $454.2 million in the previous year (FY11), lifted by the implementation of bunker surcharges in the regional container shipping segment and higher volume handled by the Indonesia domestic container shipping business.

05 Apr 2013

A Container Ship Owner Who Got 2012 Right

Chairman & CFO: Image courtesy of Rickmers Maritime

"As we close the 2012 books, we have every reason to be satisfied with the Trust’s positive results," says Rickmers chairman. Extracts from chairman, Bertram R.C. The business performed well operationally, with all sixteen [container] vessels generating strong revenues. Rickmers Maritime, being specifically structured around long-term fixed-rate time charter contracts, is largely insulated from the renewed pressure on time charter rates. The challenges to our industry are by no means over.

29 Mar 2013

US Shipbuilder Holds Course in 2012

Conrad Industries announces its 2012 financial results and also the addition of new business during Q1 2013. For the quarter ended December 31, 2012, Conrad had net income of $8.0 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.33 compared to net income of $6.8 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.09 during the fourth quarter of 2011. The Company had net income of $20.8 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.46 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 compared to net income of $19.2 million and earnings per diluted share of $3.01 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2011. The diluted shares for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2012 are 6.0 million, and 6.2 million and 6.4 million for the quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2011, respectively.

25 Mar 2013

FSL Trust: 2012 Was a 'Dismal' Year for Shipping

"The industry witnessed another dismal year as weakness in freight rates and asset values persisted in 2012. This resulted in a spate of defaults, restructurings and bankruptcies as shipping companies struggled with the poor market conditions. Unfortunately, FSL Trust was not spared from the unprecedented downturn. FSL Trust reported full year 2012 revenue of US$106.1 million, which was 4.2 per cent lower compared to the previous year. Net cash generated from operations declined by 25.4 per cent to US$47.6 million. During the year, we conserved capital and strengthened our balance sheet, increasing our cash reserves by US$5.2 million to US$37.5 million.

19 Mar 2013

Hapag-Lloyd Increases Freight Rate in 2012 Financial Year

Freight rate up 3.2% on last year / Transport volume increases by 1.1%. Revenue rises by 12.1% to EUR 6.84 billion / Absence of peak season and persistently high energy costs weigh on business / Positive operating result of EUR 26 million / EBITDA of EUR 335 million. Hapag-Lloyd was able to increase the freight rate, transport volume and revenue in the past financial year. Despite the challenging economic environment, Hapag-Lloyd achieved an EBITDA of EUR 335 million and an EBIT of EUR 26 million in 2012, allowing it to once again do well compared with its industry peers. The average freight rate in 2012 saw a year-on-year increase of 3.2% to USD 1,581/TEU. Transport volume rose by 1.1% to approximately 5.3 million TEU.

14 Mar 2013

Treasure Hunters, Odyssey, Came Up Silver in 2012

Odyssey Marine Exploration reports financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012. Total revenue in the fourth quarter was $7.9 million as compared to $0.9 million in the same year-ago quarter. The majority of the silver recovered in 2012 from the SS Gairsoppa shipwreck was sold in the quarter with fourth quarter proceeds of $30.1 million to Odyssey ($17.8 million of this was credited in third quarter to expenses as recoupment of project costs). Shareholder value was created through mineral exploration and resource estimate operations which resulted in the development of Oceanica Resources in the first quarter of 2013 providing $15 million in cash and 62.6% ownership in Oceanica to the company.

12 Mar 2013

Tsakos Deliver Greek DP2 Shuttle Tanker

Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited – product, crude and LNG tanker operator – delivered the fully-coated DP2 shuttle tanker, the first of its kind internationally to fly the Greek flag, with a carrying capacity of 157,000 dwt, Rio 2016. The delivery was attended by the Greek Minister of Mercantile Marine accompanied by the Ambassadors of Greece in South Korea and the Philippines together with dignitaries representing the local authorities. The second sister shuttle tanker, the Brasil 2014, is scheduled to be delivered in April 2013. Both vessels have secured 15-year employments with a national oil major that are expected to generate $520 million in gross revenues over the corresponding periods.

07 Mar 2013

Deepwater Driller Ocean Rig 2012 Financial Reports

Ocean Rig UDW Inc international contractor of offshore deepwater drilling services reports unaudited losses in Q4 & year-end 2912 financial results. For the year ended 2012, the Company reported a net loss of $132.3 million, or $1.00 basic and diluted loss per share. ◦    Costs associated with the 10-year class survey for the Eirik Raude of $65.5 million, or $0.50 per share. Excluding the above items, the Company's net results would have amounted to a net loss of $66.8 million, or $0.50 per share. •    The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $354.4 million for the year ended 2012, as compared to $387.9 million for the year ended 2011.

26 Feb 2013

Fincantieri 2012 Profits Up on Previous Year

Shipbuilders, Fincantieri, publish its 2012 financial results; announce resignation of Chairman Corrado Antonini. ·         Order portfolio at euro 7,817 million (euro 8,361 million in 2011). Commercially, Fincantieri succeeded in making the best of the available opportunities, finalizing agreements for new orders, including options, worth a total of euro 6.5 billion. This figure includes euro 1.4 billion in finalized contracts, while the remaining agreements are all subject to finalization of the related financial packages. In particular, in the merchant vessels business unit, contracts were signed for the construction of two cruise…

25 Feb 2013

Efficiency Improvements Defray NOL Financial Loss

Container shipping & logistics group Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) publishes it year 2012 financial report. The Group posted a full year net loss of US$419 million, mainly due to a first quarter net loss (before non-recurring items) of US$255 million and one-time charges of US$108 million. Singapore-based NOL also said that its efficiency programme delivered US$504 million of cost savings, which is in line with its 2012 target. The savings were primarily achieved through reduced fuel consumption, network optimization and increased terminal productivity. APL, NOL Group’s liner shipping business, improved its performance in 2012 by US$167 million to report a Core EBIT loss of US$279 million.

14 Feb 2013

Euroseas Report Dip in Profits

Greek-based Euroseas Ltd., drybulk and container ship owners and operators, publish their Q4 & full year 2012 financial results. Net loss of $13.2 million or $0.34 net loss per share basic and diluted on total net revenues of $52.5 million. Adjusted net loss1 for the period would have been $4.0 million or $0.10 net loss per share basic and diluted. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $14.9 million. An average of 15.21 vessels were owned and operated during the twelve months of 2012 earning an average time charter equivalent rate of $10,155 per day. Aristides Pittas, Chairman and CEO of Euroseas commented: "Containership and drybulk markets remained depressed during the fourth quarter of 2012 and year-to-date 2013 due to slow demand growth and abundant vessel supply.

11 Feb 2013

NAT Weathering a Weak Shipping Market

Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) publishes its Q4 2012 financial report. In 2012, NAT improved its relative position within the industry despite a weak market. By retaining a strong balance sheet throughout 2012, NAT is able to consider expanding its fleet at a time when tankers are at historically attractive price levels. Nordic American has one type of vessel only - the Suezmax size tankship which can carry one million barrels of oil. The Suezmax vessel is highly versatile, able to be utilized on most long-haul trade routes. A homogenous fleet streamlines operating and administration costs, which helps keep cash-breakeven point low. As announced last month, NAT is paying a dividend of $0.16 a share for the fourth quarter 2012.

11 Feb 2013

Wärtsilä 2012 Profits Stay Healthy

Björn Rosengren President & CEO of Wärtsilä delivers his year 2012 financial results message to shareholders. "During 2012, we closed our largest ever acquisition with the purchase of Hamworthy. This acquisition supports our growth strategy in the marine gas, offshore and environmental solutions markets, and Hamworthy has performed well while being integrated to our Ship Power business. In 2012, the Power Plants business received two of its largest orders ever; a 384 MW power plant to be built in Azerbaijan followed by a 573 MW order from Jordan. I am also very pleased that Services' net sales returned to growth and reached an all time high level. Supported by the positive development in all three businesses, as well as by the acquisition of Hamworthy, our net sales grew by 12%.

01 Feb 2013

Konecranes Look Back on a Good Year

Konecranes PLC issues its Q4 and full year 2012 financial statement and bulletin. I am pleased with many aspects of our performance in 2012. In a marketplace where uncertainty and customers' hesitation to make decisions has become the new norm, a 14 percent growth in sales to a new record level of EUR 2,170 million was a good achievement. Operating profit before restructuring costs rose by 18 percent to EUR 138 million and earnings per share 32 percent to EUR 1.46. Cash flow was strong, reducing our gearing to below 40 percent. All in all, 2012 was a good year, but we aim higher. A year ago, we decided that our service business should prioritize profitability over growth in the short term.

23 Jan 2013

Greece's Costamare Deliver Positive 2012 Financial Results

In a challenging market, Costamere has minimized its re-chartering risk, identifies possibilites to expand in container ship market. Costamare Inc. is a leading international owner of containerships. Through its subsidiaries Costamare Inc. owns a fleet of 58 vessels aggregating approximately 330,000 TEU. Voyage revenues of $95.2 million and $386.2 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012, respectively. Voyage revenues adjusted on a cash basis of $97.6 million and $392.4 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA of $62.5 million and $253.1 million for the three months and year ended December 31, 2012, respectively.

23 Jan 2013

Euronav Reports Earnings; Pushes Fuel Economy

Belgium's Euronav reported a net loss of US$ 31-million in its Q4 2012 financial report. The result of the fourth quarter is affected positively by the revaluation at marked-to-market levels of non cash items (unrealized) such as hedge instruments on interest rates for a total of US$ 600,000. After successfully implementing a strict slow and super slow steaming policy whenever possible, Euronav continues to apply measures to reduce fuel consumption across its spot fleet. The company has already retrofitted a VLCC, with a Mewis Duct, improving propeller efficiency, which demonstrated to be the most efficient energy saving device. The same retrofitting will be done on at least 4 Suezmax vessels this year.

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