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12 Nov 2016

Clayton To Join Clarkson Board

Clarkson PLC announced that Marie-Louise Clayton will join the Board as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2017. She will take over as Chair of the Audit Committee following the Annual General Meeting in May 2017 when James Morley, who has been a Non-Executive Director for nine years, will retire from the Board. Marie-Louise Clayton brings a wealth of financial and strategic experience from a broad range of businesses from technology and manufacturing to sugar processing, power and energy. She is currently Chair of the Audit Committee of Zotefoams plc and a Non-Executive Director of Geoffrey Osborne Ltd. Marie-Louise has held various executive positions including Finance Director of Venture Production plc…

27 Apr 2012

ABS Elects New Council

At the 150th Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, three industry leaders were elected to the ABS Council. Following the Annual Meeting, the ABS Council met and elected industry leaders to both its Marine and Offshore Technical Committees. Individuals serving on the ABS Council and the Technical Committees help guide the class society in fulfilling its mission of promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment. “Classification represents the concept of self-regulation for the marine and offshore industry,” said ABS President and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki.

17 Jul 2009

Dryships Acquires Remainder of Drilling Rig

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling services, announced today that it has closed the acquisition of the remaining 25% of the total issued and outstanding capital stock of Primelead Shareholders Inc. Primelead is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Primelead’s principal assets include two owned and operational ultra deepwater semisubmersible drilling rigs, the Eirik Raude and the Leiv Eiriksson, and four newbuilding drillship contracts for Hulls 1837, 1838, 1865 and 1866. Upon delivery of the newbuilding drillships, Primelead will possess one of the youngest and most sophisticated fleets of ultra deepwater drilling rigs and drillships in the industry.

10 Jul 2009

Dryships to Acquire Rest of Drilling Rig Unit

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS) a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling services, announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 25% of the total issued and outstanding capital stock of Primelead Shareholders Inc. Upon closing of this transaction, Primelead will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company. Primelead’s principal assets include two owned and operational ultra deepwater semisubmersible drilling rigs, the Eirik Raude and the Leiv Eiriksson, and four newbuilding drillship contracts for Hulls 1837, 1838, 1865 and 1866. The newbuilding drillships have contractual delivery dates commencing in the fourth quarter of 2010 and ending in the third quarter of 2011.

16 Apr 2009

Dryships Signs Contract for Leiv Eiriksson

Dryships Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of maritime transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced that on April 8, 2009, pursuant to the previously announced letter of award, its wholly owned subsidiary Ocean Rig ASA signed a three year employment contract with Petrobras for exploration drilling in the Black Sea for its semi-submersible rig, the Leiv Eiriksson. The contract is expected to commence in direct continuation from the current contract with Shell. The contract value is approximately $630m, including an estimated 60 days of mobilization, disassembly and reassembly of the derrick structure, and an incentive bonus of 8%. (www.dryships.com)

26 Mar 2009

Dryships 4Q & Year End Operating Results

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Financial Highlights: For the fourth quarter of 2008, the company reported a loss of $1.02 billion or $18.42 per share. Included in the fourth quarter results are a non-cash loss of $700.5 million or $12.68 per share related to the impairment of goodwill associated with the acquisition of Ocean Rig ASA, a loss related to contract termination fees and forfeiture of vessel deposits of $160.0 million or $2.90 per share, a non cash loss of $177.0 million or $3.20 per share associated with the valuation of the Company’s interest rate swaps…

11 Feb 2009

Dryships, Nordea Bank Agreement

DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ:DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes and off-shore contract drilling oil services, announced on Feb. 9 that it has reached preliminary agreement with Nordea Bank Finland Plc to obtain a covenant waiver in connection with the $800m Primelead facility, which was used to partially finance the acquisition of Ocean Rig ASA. As of today, the outstanding loan amount under the facility is $650m. In accordance with the main terms of the waiver: (i) the company will pay a restructuring fee of 0.15% on the outstanding loan amount under the facility plus an amount equal to 1.00% per annum on the loan outstanding for the period from January 9…

04 Nov 2008

Dryships 3Q Results

On November 2, DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS), a global provider of marine transportation services for drybulk cargoes, announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2008. Dryships reported Net Income of $180m or $4.21 per fully diluted share for the third quarter of 2008. Included in the third quarter results is a capital gain on the sale of two vessels of $65.8m or $1.54 per fully diluted share and a non-cash loss of $36.8m or $.86 per fully diluted share associated with the valuation of interest rate swaps. Excluding these items Net Income would amount to $151m or $3.53 per fully diluted share. For the third quarter of 2008 the company reported EBITDA, excluding vessel gains, of $194.2m.

22 Jul 2008

Delisting of Ocean Rig ASA

DryShips Inc. announced that July 21 was the last day of listing of the shares of Ocean Rig ASA on the Oslo Stock Exchange and that effective July 22nd Ocean Rig ASA will be delisted from the Oslo Exchange.

15 Jul 2008

DryShips Completes Acquisition of Ocean Rig

DryShips Inc. announced that Primelead Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DryShips Inc., has effected a compulsory transfer of all remaining shares in Ocean Rig ASA and as a consequence of the compulsory transfer and cancellation of the treasury shares held by Ocean Rig ASA, Primelead Limited is owner of 100% of the shares in Ocean Rig ASA. As of July 10th, 2008 Primelead Limited controls 163,611,380 shares, equivalent to 100% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA, calculated based on an issued share capital of 170,374,980 shares less 6,763,600 treasury shares, which have been cancelled and will be deleted on or about the third quarter of 2008.

12 Jun 2008

Ocean Rig ASA Mandatory Offer Period Ends

DryShips Inc. announced that the mandatory offer period for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Ocean Rig ASA ended 11th June 2008. As of 11 June 2008 Primelead Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DryShips Inc., has purchased shares and received acceptances, which will result in Primelead Limited holding 159,824,366 shares, equivalent to 93.8% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA, calculated based on an issued share capital in Ocean Rig ASA of 170,374,980 shares. Basis the number of shares excluding Ocean Rig’s ownership of 6,763,600 shares in Ocean Rig, Primelead Limited now controls 97.7% of the company. As set forth in the mandatory offer document Primelead Limited intends to proceed with a compulsory acquisition of the remaining Ocean Rig ASA shares.

15 May 2008

DryShips Offers Period for Acquisition of Ocean Rig

DryShips Inc. announced that the Mandatory Offer period for the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Ocean Rig ASA began today and the appropriate Offer Document has been filed with the Oslo Stock Exchange.  The mandatory offer period will end on 11th June, 2008. As of 14 May 2008, Primelead Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of DryShips, Inc., owns 128,035,373 shares in Ocean Rig or 75.1% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA.

25 Apr 2008

DryShips Now Controls Ocean Rig

DryShips Inc. announced that it has purchased 28,506,464 additional shares of Ocean Rig at a price of NOK 45 per share. DryShips Inc. now owns 113,539,687 shares or 66.6 percent of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA. The ownership of 66.67 percent of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA gives the company effective control over matters requiring shareholder vote such as the election of directors, the purchase or disposition of assets, mergers and application for delisting from the stock exchange. Dryships will also have the power to approve major financial proposals such as the amount of dividends and the issuance of new equity securities. As previously announced, Mr. George Economou holds 4.4% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA.

22 Apr 2008

DryShips Acquires More Ocean Rig Shares

DryShips Inc., has purchased 33,254,576 shares of Ocean Rig ASA an Oslo Stock Exchange listed offshore drilling services company, at a price of NOK 45 per share. Following these transactions DryShips Inc. owns 49.9% of the shares and votes in Ocean Rig ASA. As advised on December 17, 2007 Mr. George Economou, Chairman and CEO of DryShips Inc., has separately acquired approximately 4.4% of the share capital of Ocean Rig ASA. The total ownership percentage has been calculated based on an issued share capital in Ocean Rig ASA of 170,374,980 shares, as contained in Ocean Rig’s last Certificate of Registration. As a consequence of yesterday’s acquisition DryShips Inc.

18 Dec 2007

DryShips Acquires Stake in Ocean Rig

Greek dry-bulk carrier DryShips reportedly agreed to acquire about 30.4 percent stake in Ocean Rig ASA for $405m, according to a Reuters report. The company's entry into the deep water is reportedly a result of its view that significant shareholder value can be garnered through this transaction. Shares of DryShips were down more than 14 percent at $71.80 in afternoon trade, making them one of the top percentage losers on the Nasdaq. In a statement, DryShips said it plans to finance the investment with about $162 million in cash and $243 million in debt. Ocean Rig owns and operates two ultra deepwater rigs, with depth capacity of between 7,500 feet and 10,000 feet. (Source: Reuters)

17 Dec 2007

Dryships Announces Acquisition of Ocean Rig

DryShips Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 30.4% of the issued and outstanding shares and voting rights in Ocean Rig ASA, an offshore drilling contractor listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: OCR). Ocean Rig owns and operates two ultra deepwater , modern, high specification, fifth generation, harsh environment semi submersible drilling rigs, built to operate in water depth capacity of between 7,500 to 10,000 feet. Both rigs are presently on charter to ExxonMobil and Shell. Economou Chairman and CEO of DryShips Inc. has also, in separate transactions, acquired approximately 4.4% of the share capital of Ocean Rig ASA.

21 Jan 2002

Drilling Contract for Leiv Eiriksson

Ocean Rig ASA announced that it has executed a drilling contract with an affiliate of ExxonMobil Corporation for drilling services with the company's semi-submersible drilling rig Leiv Eiriksson. As earlier reported, the drilling contract reflects a drilling program of multiple wells (including firm and optional wells) offshore West Africa.

06 Mar 2001

Ocean Rig Commences Arbitration Against FGH

Friede Goldman Halter, Inc. announced today that Ocean Rig ASA has commenced arbitration proceedings in London against Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., and Friede Goldman Offshore, Inc., under the Completion Contracts, as amended, for the outfitting of Ocean Rig’s two Bingo 9000 semi-submersible drilling rigs. Separately, FGH announced that it has been advised by its lenders under its $110 million credit facility that the company has violated certain of the covenants in the loan agreement. The company disputes the lenders’ assertions and has been in negotiations with the lenders regarding the parties’ outstanding issues. There can be no assurance, however, that the company and the lenders will reach a mutually agreeable resolution of those issues. - (Reuters)

18 Aug 1999

Friede Goldman and Ocean Rig Reschedule Rig Deliveries

Ocean Rig ASA's Bingo 9000-1 and 9000-2 deepwater semisubmersibles are under construction at Friede Goldman Offshore in Pascagoula, Miss. and have been rescheduled for delivery in the second quarter of next year. The extended delivery date for these vessels has been impacted by reasons beyond Friede Goldman Offshore's control, according to the company.

26 Jul 2001

FGH Rejects Petrodrill Contract

Friede Goldman Halter, Inc., (FGH) announced that the bankruptcy court has officially rejected the Petrodrill contracts. On June 12, FGH filed a motion with the bankruptcy court to reject the two contracts for the construction of the two "Amethyst" offshore drilling rigs for Petrodrill, a Brazilian company. These highly unprofitable contracts caused substantial losses to the Company, and were one of the two key influences in conjunction with the losses suffered on the Ocean Rig Bingo program which led to the Company's decision to file Chapter 11. By virtue of this order, the company's contractual obligations on this project are terminated.

24 Sep 1999

Ocean Rig and Friede Goldman Agree on Delivery Date

Ocean Rig ASA and Friede Goldman International have reached an agreement on new delivery dates for Ocean Rigs Bingo 9000-1 and 9000-2: March 31, 2000 and June 30, 2000, respectively. The dual deepwater semisubmersible rigs, are currently under construction at Friede Goldman's Pascagoula, Miss. location, where the company recently completed its sixth milestone for Bingo 9000-2, worth $28 million.

24 Sep 1999

Ocean Rig and Friede Goldman Agree on Delivery Date

Ocean Rig ASA and Friede Goldman International have reached an agreement on new delivery dates for Ocean Rigs Bingo 9000-1 and 9000-2: March 31, 2000 and June 30, 2000, respectively. The dual deepwater semisubmersible rigs, are currently under construction at Friede Goldman's Pascagoula, Miss. location, where the company recently completed its sixth milestone for Bingo 9000-2, worth $28 million.

06 Jan 2006

SeaDrill Sells Ocean Rig ASA Position

SeaDrill has accepted an offer to sell the company's position in Ocean Rig ASA. Total 21,414,028 shares were sold at NOK 89 per share. In addition, the Ocean Rig ASA 04/07 Convertible Bond, nominal value NOK 10,500,000, which may be converted into 552,632 shares in Ocean Rig ASA were sold, basis same price. The transaction will generate a profit of approximately $80 million to be recorded in Q1 2006. The Investment in Ocean Rig has since it was acquired in 2005 been considered as an opportunistic investment. The proceed from the sale estimated to approximately $ 298 million will be used to expand SeaDrill's own business including further acquisitions as well as capital reserved for financing part of the Company's USD 1,5 billion fixed price newbuilding option program.