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Why 2013 might be a record year for Singapore's jack-up deliveries

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55 units are to be delivered. According to Barclays, 2013 is on track to record the highest number of jack-up deliveries in the past 30 years. Read ››

Vallianz Holdings appoints Jenny Tay as interim finance manager

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She will temporary fill in the post vacated by Edmund Lim until Shirley Tok will step in as financial controller on 1 July. Read ››

Here is the biggest threat to NOL on its way to recovery

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Freight rates for 2Q13 have dipped. Citing the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index, OCBC reported that freight rates for 2Q13 thus far have declined quite considerably across most routes – with the exception of the Intra-Asia route – and this could hurt the ongoing recovery process for NOL. Read ››

Dyna-Mac Holdings' orderbook dropped to S$113m

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Awarding of new contracts likely to be delayed. According to OCBC Investment Research, Dyna-Mac Holdings' orderbook fell to S$113m (as at 14 May 2013) from S$134m (as at 27 Feb 2013), providing cover for only two quarters. Read ››

Sembcorp Marine's new Tuas yard predicted to boost cost savings to 20%

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How will margins benefit? According to Barclays, Sembcorp Marine’s CEO, Mr Wong Weng Sun, presented at the annual Offshore Technology Conference on ‘The development of the next-generation yard’, in reference to the opening of the company’s new Tuas yard in Singapore. Read ››

NOL suffered US$85.2m operating losses in 1Q13

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Are cost cutting moves taking effect? According to OCBC, Neptune Orient Lines's (NOL) 1Q13 results disappointed with a larger-than-expected core operating loss. Read ››

Torkis David Parlaungan Batubara resigns as Samudera Shipping Line CEO

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He was also executive director and member of the Nominating Committee. Read ››

Jaya Holdings appoints Rene Mansveld as director

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He is currently CEO of SIF Limited, an investment company which invests in global leased transportation and property assets. Read ››

Bumitama Agri's core earnings fell 24% to Rp151.5 bn

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Whipped by higher transportation cost. According to DBS, Bumitama’s 1Q13 core earnings came in at Rp151.5 bn (-24% y-o-y), representing only 15% of our initial FY estimates.  Read ››

Nam Cheong already sold 13 vessels worth US$241m

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In the first 5 months of 2013. According to DBS, the Group announced significant contract wins worth a total of US$110m – for 1 AHTS vessel sold to a new Indonesian customer + 4 PSVs sold to an existing customer. Read ››

Nam Cheong's net profit jumped 8% to RM35.8m

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Revenue also climbed 14% to RM234.7m. According to OCBC Investment Research, Nam Cheong Limited’s revenue and net profit increased by 14% and 8% YoY to RM234.7m and RM35.8m in 1Q13 respectively.  Here's more: Read ››

3 reasons behind Sembcorp's ugly performance in Singapore

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Singapore profits fell 19%. According to CIMB, as expected, Singapore profits fell by about 19% yoy and qoq from 1) lower adhoc gas sales, 2) weaker power spread (blended spread dipped by 8-9% yoy), and 3) the lack of deferred billings that boosted 4Q12’s earnings by S$8m.  Here's more: Read ››

Marco Polo Marine's net profit soared 121% to S$9.3m

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But revenue fell 31%. According to OCBC Investment Research, Marco Polo Marine reported a 31%YoY fall in revenue to S$21.3m but a 121% rise in net profit to S$9.3m in 2QFY13, such that 1HFY13 net profit accounted for 58% of our full year estimate. Read ››

Port of Singapore retains crown as "Best Seaport in Asia"

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Cost competitiveness just one of many strengths. In a release, Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that the Port of Singapore once again clinched the ‘Best Seaport in Asia’ award at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA), retaining its crown as Asia’s port of choice. Read ››

Ezion drew an impressive 227.8% jump in net profit to US$46.2m

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Stronger quarters ahead, says analyst. According to OCBC Investment Research, Ezion Holdings reported a 79.3% YoY rise in revenue to US$54.8m and a 227.8% increase in net profit to US$46.2m in 1Q13. Read ››

Marco Polo Marine names Loo Hin Loy as senior general manager

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He is responsible for the offshore vessels chartering operation. The Board of Marco Polo Marine announced the appointment of Loo Hin Loy as senior general manager. Read ››

Sembcorp Marine can still get the jitters from Korean, Chinese rivals

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Even if shiprepair sales surge 14%. According to DBS, order book stands at S$13.6b, with work stretching up to 2019 due to the Petrobras projects’ (S$7.9bn) long duration of 8 years.  Although book to bill ratio is high at 3.2x, revenue visibility for 2014 will drop to 63% backed by existing orders. Read ››

Cosco's earnings sank a depressing 65% to S$9.7m

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What could be blamed? According to DBS, Cosco reported a disappointing set of 1Q13 results with net profit coming in at S$9.7m (-65% y-o-y), way below expectation of S$20-25m.  Key variances were the lower than expected non-offshore revenue and sale of scrap materials, as well as forex loss. Read ››

Sembcorp Marine pops the champagne on $13.6b orderbook

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Deliveries are extending up to 2019. According to Nomura, Sembcorp Marine reported 1Q13 PATMI of SGD119mn, up 5% on y-y basis though significantly lower than consensus of SGD158mn on sales of SGD1.05bn (up 11.4% y-y).  Higher profitability vs. Read ››

Find out why COSCO's 1Q13 performance was disturbingly disappointing

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Turnover form shipyard operations dropped 26%. According to OCBC, COSCO Corp’s 1Q13 revenue and net profit attributable to shareholders came in at S$733m (-25% YoY) and S$9.7m (-65% YoY) respectively. Read ››

VARD wins US$70m deal with Island Offshore

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Delivery is set in 3Q14. According to OCBC Investment Research, Vard Holdings, previously known as STX OSV, secured a contract with Island Offshore for the construction of one advanced offshore support vessel worth approximately NOK400m (US$70m).  Here's more: Read ››

Sembcorp Marine margins impressive but sustainability in question

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Upcoming projects key to maintaining margins. According to Barclays Research, Sembcorp Marine has been beating expectations in operating margins for the past two quarters, suggesting strong operational peformance. Read ››

Ezra's subsea division sealed US$75m deal with Statoil

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Project to last through 2015. Ezra Holdings Limited announced that its subsea division, EMAS AMC, has been awarded a subsea engineering, procurement and offshore construction contract from Statoil for the Smørbukk South Extension’s project. Read ››

Keppel's infrastructure segment draws impressive 75% surge in profits

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It amounted to $65m. According to Barclays, strong performance from rig-building business continues. Read ››

Sembcorp Marine appoints two directors

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Eddie Teh Ewe Guan and Eric Ang Teik Lim were both named as non-executive director. Read ››

VARD wins contract with Norwegian based company

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It's set to deliver vessel in 2015. Vard Holdings Limited announced that it has entered into a contract with Buksér og Berging for the construction of one Azimuth Stern Drive (ASD) offshore tug vessel. Read ››

Why Keppel is likely to lose to Sembcorp in recent jack-up rig race

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SMM's CJ-70 track record is impressive. Accordng to CIMB, Upstream has reported that Noble Drilling is in pole position to secure a CJ-70 jack-up rig drilling chartering contract from Statoil, which could be announced soon.  This could be followed by the award of rig construction to the Statoil-nominated yards of SMM and Daewoo Shipbuilding. Read ››

Here's a glimpse of big-time jackup orders for Singapore rig moguls

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Orderbooks likely to be $1-2b fatter. According to Barclays, the Singapore rig-builders, Keppel Corp (OW) and Sembcorp Marine (EW) could be on the verge of being awarded some large-scale jackup orders, according to Upstreamonline. Read ››

Nam Cheong braces for 2 waves of Malaysian orders

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19 contracts up for grabs. According to OSK DMG, following the first wave of 24 vessels chartered in 1H13, awarded by Petronas Carigali’s drilling division, it is expecting two more waves. Read ››

Keppel and Sembcorp Marine on the verge of getting massive jackup orders

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But analysts prefer Keppel. Maybank Kim Eng notes that the Singapore rig-builders, Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine could be on the verge of being awarded some large-scale jackup orders, according to Upstreamonline. Read ››

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's profits fell 30% to RMB717.2m

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It only delivered 9 vessels in 1Q. According to OCBC Investment Research, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding reported a 22% YoY fall in revenue to RMB2.9b and a 30% drop in net profit to RMB717.2m in 1Q13, accounting for 24% and 26% of our full year estimates, respectively.  Here's more: Read ››

Sembcorp Marine subsidiary bags £7 million UK contract

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For bridge and flare structure works. Sembmarine SLP Limited (SLP), a subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, announced that it has secured a contract worth approximately £7 million to fabricate the Bridge and Flare Structures for Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd’s Golden Eagle Project. Read ››

Sembcorp Marine's profit predicted to soar 29% to $146m

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Revenue will also surge 41%. According to Maybank Kim Eng, Sembcorp Marine (SMM) will report 1Q13 results on 3 May 2013 after trading hours. Read ››

Libra Group names Kong Chee Keong as director

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The company also announced the retirement by rotation of Dr Philip Tan Meng Ngee. Read ››

Keppel's offshore, marine operating margins balloons to 14.1%

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Even if drawdown was sluggish. According to DBS, stripping out impairment charges, fair value and divestment gains, core net profit was S$331m (-56% y-o-y), making up 21% of our and consensus’ full year estimates. Read ››

Mermaid Maritime's subsea profits to jump 43%

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Its subsea assets are almost booked for 2013. According to CIMB, with its major subsea assets kept busy this year, it estimates that subsea gross profits will jump by 43% yoy for FY13. Read ››

These are the potential dangers in Keppel's first subsea mining project

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Does it stand a chance amidst global competitors? According to DBS, Keppel announced the formation of Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Read ››

Why Singapore's big shipyards are not scared of Chinese rivals

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They have  a ''prudent strategy". According to OCBC, for contracts secured this year, most of the customers of Chinese yards are not leading players in the industry, with the exception of Seadrill.  In comparison, Keppel's and Sembmarine's customers are generally more established players. Read ››

Keppel's subsidiary applies for first seabed exploration license

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Results will be out in July. Keppel Corporation Limited has today announced the formation of Ocean Mineral Singapore Pte. Read ››

Sembcorp shells out S$473.5m for waste energy plant in the UK

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It will be operational in 2016. Sembcorp Industries announced that it will be developing a new energy-from-waste facility in Teesside, the UK, which will be the Group’s first energy-from-waste facility outside Singapore.  The new energy-from-waste facility will be capable of producing up to 49 megawatts of gross power or 190 tonnes per hour of steam, using municipal and commercial waste. Read ››