Quarter 2011

Transocean Reports 4Q & FY 2011 Results

Transocean Ltd. reported a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $6.119 billion, or $18.62 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2011. The results compare to a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $799 million, or $2.51 per diluted share, for the three months ended December 31, 2010.   • Revenues improved eight percent in the fourth quarter to $2.422 billion compared to $2.242 billion in the third quarter 2011,   • Fourth quarter 2011 net loss attributable to controlling interest was $6.119 billion, which included $ 6.176 billion of certain net unfavorable items including an estimated goodwill impairment of $5.2 billion and an estimated loss contingency of $1.0 billion associated with the Macondo Well incident, compared to a net loss attributable to controlling interest of $71 million in the third quarter 2011, which included $81 million of certain net unfavorable items,   • Revenue efficiency(1) was 91.9 percent in the fourth quarter, up from 89.5 percent in the third quarter 2011,   • Fleet utilization(2) was 61 percent in the fourth quarter, up from 58 percent in the third quarter 2011,   • Excluding $1.0 billion for estimated loss contingencies associated with the Macondo Well incident, fourth quarter 2011 operating and maintenance expenses were $1.565 billion, up from $1.540 billion in the third quarter 2011,  

Transocean Reports Q1 2011 Results

Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) (SIX: RIGN) today reported net income attributable to controlling interest of $310 million, or $0.96 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The results compare to net income attributable to controlling interest of $677 million, or $2.09 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2010. First quarter 2011 results included the following items, after tax, that resulted in a net positive impact of approximately $139 million

Hornbeck Offshore Announces Q1 2011 Results

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) announced today results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011. Following are highlights for this period and the Company's future outlook: Lack of drilling permits in Company's core geographic market, the GoM, results in net loss for 1Q2011 Recently awarded long-term time charters for two additional DP-1 200 class new gen OSVs in Mexico Recently awarded four-year time charters for four additional DP-2 240 class new gen OSVs in

Statoil Reports Dramatic Increase in Net Income

Statoil's second quarter 2011 net operating income was NOK 61 billion, a 129% increase compared to NOK 26.6 billion (nearly $11.3 billion) in the second quarter of 2010. The quarterly result was mainly affected by a 32% increase in the average prices for liquids measured in NOK, a 28% increase in average gas prices, a NOK 8.8 billion (over $1.6 billion) gain related to the 40% Peregrino divestment and an 18% decrease in lifted volumes, when compared to the same period last year.

Hornbeck Offshore Announces Q1 2011

COVINGTON, La., April 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE: HOS) announced today that it will release its first quarter 2011 financial results at approximately 6:00 a.m. Eastern on Thursday, May 5, 2011. In conjunction with the release, the Company has scheduled a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the Internet, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central). What:    

Crude Carriers Corp. Reports 2Q Resultes

Crude Carriers Corp. (NYSE: CRU), today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2011. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter of $7.5 million or $0.48 per share, which compares with a $0.37 net income per share from the second quarter of 2010. The Company’s reported net loss for the quarter includes $1.7 million in general and administrative expenses related to the definitive merger agreement with CPLP and the proxy statement on Form F-4 filed with the Securities

Farstad Shipping Awarded Charter Contracts

AHTS Far Sound (2007, UT 712L, 16.000 BHP), AHTS Far Sword (2006, UT 712L, 16.000 BHP) and AHTS Far Scimitar (2008, UT 712L, 16.000 BHP) have been contracted by Hess to support their drilling program in Australia for at least 10 months commencing in May. In the North Sea PSV Far Service (1995, UT 745, 4.680 DWT) has been awarded a 24 months firm contract by BP commencing in July with 2x6 month options. PSV Far Superior (1990, UT 705L, 3

LPG Market Rebounds in 3Q: Exmar

EXMAR NV today gave its trading update for the 3Q 2011, numbers which show broad improvement in shipping rates and prospects. The operating result (EBIT) of the LPG fleet in the third quarter was $2.3 million (compared to $1.8 million for the third quarter of 2010), including 72 offhire days. EXMAR’s fleet continued to be supported by its contract portfolio during the third quarter. The coverage for the balance of this year is about 90% and 2012 is already covered for 58% at improved

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. Reports Q1 Results

Star Bulk Carriers Corp. (Nasdaq: SBLK),a global shipping company focusing on the transportation of dry bulk cargoes, today announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per outstanding share of the Company's common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2011. The dividend is payable on or about June 1, 2011, to shareholders of record as of May 23, 2011. The Company also announced today its unaudited financial and operating results for the first quarter

Globus Maritime Limited Reports Financial Results

Globus Maritime Limited (NASDAQ: GLBS), a dry bulk shipping company, reported its unaudited consolidated operating and financial results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. The Company also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share for the three-month period ended March 31, 2011. This is the third quarterly cash dividend declared by the Company’s Board of Directors since the listing of its common shares on the NASDAQ Global Market in November 2010