MarineNews Editor's Note
Pop Quiz: Think back to the last time that U.S. Shipyards were operating at the breakneck pace now being seen from coast to coast. Now, think about that in context of slowing global demand brought on by overbuilt bluewater sectors. Next, factor in the breathtaking newbuild programs underway in the offshore support, inland marine and Jones Act sectors. And, don’t forget the increasing demand from foreign operators who, more and more, are beginning to understand that U.S. shipyards can build economically in series, for export and with quality that matches or exceeds global standards. Finally, plug in the shrinking trade deficit represented by energy that could eventually eliminate our dependency on foreign oil forever, powering prosperity that could last for a generation.
HOS Reports 4Q Results
Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. said that revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2003 increased 11.5 percent to $29.2 million compared to $26.2 million for the same quarter in 2002. Operating income was $8.4 million or 28.8 percent of revenues for the fourth quarter of 2003, compared to $9.5 million or 36.3 percent of revenues for the same quarter in 2002. Fourth quarter 2003 net income was $2.1 million compared to $3.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2002. The primary reason for the increase in revenue was the increase in the size of the company’s fleet by an average of 9.2 new generation offshore supply vessels during the fourth quarter of 2003 compared to the fourth quarter of 2002.
