This document provides a market summary and outlook for the global shipping industry in 2015. It discusses trends in key shipping sectors such as containerships, oil and gas tankers, and bulk carriers. Specifically for containerships, it notes that liner companies increased cooperation through new alliances in 2014 and expects further consolidation. It also predicts continued growth of ultra-large containerships over 18,000 TEU as alliances seek economies of scale. Overall container trade is forecast to grow 6.5-7% in 2015 while the container ship fleet is expected to expand 7-7.5%, which could put pressure on freight rates if not balanced with other measures.
This document summarizes a newsletter from the China-Europe Commercial Collaboration Association (CECCA) that includes the following articles:
1. An analysis questioning the usefulness of long-term shipping forecasts, using a 10-year forecast from Lloyd's List Intelligence as an example.
2. An interview with Professor Proshanto K. Mukherjee on issues in Chinese Maritime Law.
3. An article on third-party funding in arbitration and its potential trends and implications for China.
4. Two articles on academic topics: blockchain and smart contracts in shipping, and utmost good faith in English and Chinese law.
5. Brief news items on dry bulk shipping, LNG
The Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 4% in October due to higher prices for Brent crude oil, European coal, and wholesale electricity. A weaker euro contributed to higher prices for oil, coal, and gas, which are traded in dollars and pounds. Global gas supplies have expanded significantly in recent years due to new sources like shale gas, coal seam gas, and floating LNG facilities. This has led to a surplus of natural gas and lower wholesale gas prices in many markets like the UK. The oversupply situation could persist for some time as new LNG export capacity continues to come online through 2020.
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 02 September 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• Fuel Ships Take 4,000-Mile Africa Detour as Oil Prices Plunge
• Russian & China trade slide affecting Gas Projects
• Petronas Could Buy Statoil's Stake in TAP
• US: improves monthly reporting of crude oil production
• Botswana: UK Nodding Donkey Issued Shale Gas Licences
• Oil prices extend losses on U.S. oil inventory, manufacturing data
• Vitol Sees Price Stuck at $40-$60 to 2016
• GCC growth to remain strong despite lower commodity prices: QNB
• Obama pushes for more U.S. ice-breaking might in Arctic
• Kuwait:KPC,‘Diamond Sponsors’ of 15th Industrialists’ Conference
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Hawk Energy sin
1) The April Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 8% month-over-month as Brent crude oil prices increased nearly $12 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
2) Robert Smithson argues that US tight oil production is more resilient to low prices than expected and that production costs are decreasing, suggesting oil prices may remain lower for longer.
3) Multiple factors including outages, declining spare capacity, and Middle East tensions supported higher oil prices in April, though stockpiles remain elevated and demand growth is expected to be modest.
The document summarizes a speech given by David Greer, CEO of Regal Petroleum, about challenges facing the oil and gas industry in the coming decade. It discusses how the 2008 financial crisis impacted both "Drillers" (E&P companies) and "Dealers" (bankers), forcing them to adjust business models. It also examines uncertainties around the economic recovery, future oil and gas demand and supply, and ensuring adequate skilled labor in the industry. The outlook for Drillers and Dealers remains uncertain as they must adapt to new challenges in seeking to meet global energy needs over the long term.
New base energy news issue 915 dated 25 august 2016Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Attached FYI (NewBase 25 August 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
• LNG IN THE NEW OIL PRICE ERA, By Morten Frisch
• Saudi Arabia Holds China Market Share Lead on Record Oil Output
• China Oil Giants Unmoved by Bull Rally After Worst-Ever Earnings
• Norway's Oil Investments To Fall Again In 2017
• Kenya: Work Begins on 2D Seismic Survey in Wajir Kenya
• Kenya: First Kenyan Oil Due by March 2017; Exports to Follow
• Oil prices fall as market focus returns to global supply overhang
• As Japan and South Korea import less LNG, other Asian countries begin to import more
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Best Regards.
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MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
Saudi Aramco and Sinopec have started test runs at their new 400,000 barrel per day Yanbu refinery in Saudi Arabia, which is scheduled to begin commercial exports in October or November. The startup of new refining capacity in Saudi Arabia adds to oversupply concerns and downward pressure on oil prices from increased competition in refined fuel markets. Asian refiners are struggling with weak margins due to disappointing demand growth and excess refined product supply from the Middle East. Saudi Aramco cut its October crude prices for Asian customers more than expected in response to weak Asian demand and falling price spreads between Brent and Dubai crude benchmarks. Global oil inventories have risen sharply in recent months as benchmark crude prices have fallen, indicating over
This document provides a market summary and outlook for the global shipping industry in 2015. It discusses trends in key shipping sectors such as containerships, oil and gas tankers, and bulk carriers. Specifically for containerships, it notes that liner companies increased cooperation through new alliances in 2014 and expects further consolidation. It also predicts continued growth of ultra-large containerships over 18,000 TEU as alliances seek economies of scale. Overall container trade is forecast to grow 6.5-7% in 2015 while the container ship fleet is expected to expand 7-7.5%, which could put pressure on freight rates if not balanced with other measures.
This document summarizes a newsletter from the China-Europe Commercial Collaboration Association (CECCA) that includes the following articles:
1. An analysis questioning the usefulness of long-term shipping forecasts, using a 10-year forecast from Lloyd's List Intelligence as an example.
2. An interview with Professor Proshanto K. Mukherjee on issues in Chinese Maritime Law.
3. An article on third-party funding in arbitration and its potential trends and implications for China.
4. Two articles on academic topics: blockchain and smart contracts in shipping, and utmost good faith in English and Chinese law.
5. Brief news items on dry bulk shipping, LNG
The Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 4% in October due to higher prices for Brent crude oil, European coal, and wholesale electricity. A weaker euro contributed to higher prices for oil, coal, and gas, which are traded in dollars and pounds. Global gas supplies have expanded significantly in recent years due to new sources like shale gas, coal seam gas, and floating LNG facilities. This has led to a surplus of natural gas and lower wholesale gas prices in many markets like the UK. The oversupply situation could persist for some time as new LNG export capacity continues to come online through 2020.
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 02 September 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• Fuel Ships Take 4,000-Mile Africa Detour as Oil Prices Plunge
• Russian & China trade slide affecting Gas Projects
• Petronas Could Buy Statoil's Stake in TAP
• US: improves monthly reporting of crude oil production
• Botswana: UK Nodding Donkey Issued Shale Gas Licences
• Oil prices extend losses on U.S. oil inventory, manufacturing data
• Vitol Sees Price Stuck at $40-$60 to 2016
• GCC growth to remain strong despite lower commodity prices: QNB
• Obama pushes for more U.S. ice-breaking might in Arctic
• Kuwait:KPC,‘Diamond Sponsors’ of 15th Industrialists’ Conference
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Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy sin
1) The April Bord Gáis Energy Index rose 8% month-over-month as Brent crude oil prices increased nearly $12 per barrel due to geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions.
2) Robert Smithson argues that US tight oil production is more resilient to low prices than expected and that production costs are decreasing, suggesting oil prices may remain lower for longer.
3) Multiple factors including outages, declining spare capacity, and Middle East tensions supported higher oil prices in April, though stockpiles remain elevated and demand growth is expected to be modest.
The document summarizes a speech given by David Greer, CEO of Regal Petroleum, about challenges facing the oil and gas industry in the coming decade. It discusses how the 2008 financial crisis impacted both "Drillers" (E&P companies) and "Dealers" (bankers), forcing them to adjust business models. It also examines uncertainties around the economic recovery, future oil and gas demand and supply, and ensuring adequate skilled labor in the industry. The outlook for Drillers and Dealers remains uncertain as they must adapt to new challenges in seeking to meet global energy needs over the long term.
New base energy news issue 915 dated 25 august 2016Khaled Al Awadi
Greetings,
Attached FYI (NewBase 25 August 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
• LNG IN THE NEW OIL PRICE ERA, By Morten Frisch
• Saudi Arabia Holds China Market Share Lead on Record Oil Output
• China Oil Giants Unmoved by Bull Rally After Worst-Ever Earnings
• Norway's Oil Investments To Fall Again In 2017
• Kenya: Work Begins on 2D Seismic Survey in Wajir Kenya
• Kenya: First Kenyan Oil Due by March 2017; Exports to Follow
• Oil prices fall as market focus returns to global supply overhang
• As Japan and South Korea import less LNG, other Asian countries begin to import more
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Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
Saudi Aramco and Sinopec have started test runs at their new 400,000 barrel per day Yanbu refinery in Saudi Arabia, which is scheduled to begin commercial exports in October or November. The startup of new refining capacity in Saudi Arabia adds to oversupply concerns and downward pressure on oil prices from increased competition in refined fuel markets. Asian refiners are struggling with weak margins due to disappointing demand growth and excess refined product supply from the Middle East. Saudi Aramco cut its October crude prices for Asian customers more than expected in response to weak Asian demand and falling price spreads between Brent and Dubai crude benchmarks. Global oil inventories have risen sharply in recent months as benchmark crude prices have fallen, indicating over
For much of the last decade through 2014, the U.S. energy sector expe¬rienced a bull market sustained by debt-financed drilling programs in emerging unconventional plays and supported by elevated commodity prices. U.S. E&P players, particularly the emerging universe of indepen¬dent unconventional operators, required an array of capital-intensive services that led to a boom in the services industry as well: rigs to handle development drilling; engineering services to handle geological surveys; logistics/infrastructure services to gather, transport, and store various hydrocarbons; and refitting of refineries to process increasing volumes of light oil. This wave of capital spending led to innovation in drilling and fracking technology, taking US production from about 6 million b/d to over 9 million b/d and marking the reversal of a decades-long decline in U.S. domestic oil production.
What’s Inside:
- U.S. Crude Production Oil Outlook
- Sector Updates: Last 12 Months in Review
- Capital Spending Trends
- Current State of the Storage Market
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Refining | 2Q16 Mercer Capital
The refining industry faces uncertainty due to commodity prices determining both input costs and product prices. Refiners previously benefited from low crude prices but now face tighter margins as product prices rise slower than crude. M&A activity in refining has slowed as investors wait for long-term impacts of the crude export lifting to be understood. Public refiner valuations remain inflated due to recent margin compression, viewed as temporary.
The document provides an economic overview and outlook for Qatar. Some key points:
- Qatar's economy grew an estimated 6.5% in 2014, driven by double-digit growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector as the country rapidly diversifies away from oil and gas.
- Inflation moderated to 3% in 2014 as rising housing rents were partially offset by lower global food prices.
- The current account surplus narrowed to an estimated 26.3% of GDP due to lower oil prices and production, while imports grew on major investment projects.
- The fiscal surplus is projected to decline to 8% of GDP in the current fiscal year as oil revenue decreases and capital spending increases.
Spot LNG prices in Asia dropped to their lowest level since 2010, averaging $12.49/mmbtu for December delivery according to Platts. The price fell over 29% year-over-year and showed the most volatility in the marker's history, dropping from $14.925/mmbtu to close at $10.50/mmbtu in November. Saudi Arabia will see 1.2 million bpd of new refining capacity by 2020 from projects including Satorp and Yasref, increasing diesel exports but still requiring some imports of gasoline and diesel due to strong domestic demand growth. Saudi crude oil exports edged up slightly to 6.72 million bpd in September while domestic refinery runs remained
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 26 March 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• Qatar ‘better positioned’ to face lower LNG prices than other producers
• Qatar : The UK to import more gas (LNG) from Qatar
Oman Intl firms seek to prequalify for $1bn water projects
• Iraq: Gazprom to conduct seismic survey in SE Iraq
• Azerbaijan: BP sees TANAP gas pipeline project deal within two months
• Norway: Lundin Petroleum spuds appraisal well on the Alta discovery in the Barents Sea South Malaysia: Santos and partners make new oil find off Malaysia
• Myanmar: Chevron inks oil, gas production sharing contract
• US: Texas City Pulls Plug on Fossil Fuels With Shift to Solar
• Oil prices surge after Saudi air strikes in Yemen
• Global Demand To Help Oil Prices Despite U.S. Glut
• Tank World Expo in Dubai 13th -14th April.
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Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 17 April March 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
• Today world’s oil producer will gather in Doha & what are the Expectations
• US:ExxonMobil exports first cargo of offshore Gulf of Mexico crude
• Turkmenistan: TAPI gas pipeline Ashgabad outlines plans
• Indonesia to offer 14 oil, gas blocks in 2016, says official
• U.S. natural gas production reaches record high in 2015
• US oil closes at $40.36, and Brent at $43.18 , ahead of Doha
• Surging oil output, low prices dare Doha talks
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Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
This document provides an overview of KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP), a publicly traded partnership that owns and operates shuttle tankers. KNOP has grown its fleet from 4 vessels at IPO to 12 vessels today through acquisitions from its sponsor. KNOP's vessels operate under long-term fixed-fee contracts with major oil companies, providing stable cash flows. There is potential for further growth through dropdown acquisitions of 3 additional vessels from the sponsor with similar long-term contracts. KNOP has delivered strong and consistent financial performance since its IPO in 2013.
The document discusses trends in the oil and gas market and natural gas/renewable energy forecasts through 2040. It then focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG), describing what LNG is, its key applications, the state and forecast of the LNG industry, pricing, production economics, exports/imports by country, trade volumes, liquefaction plants/capacity by country/region, technologies, emerging markets, and transportation. The United States is projected to become a net exporter of LNG in 2016 and of natural gas overall in 2021 as increased domestic production and exports outweigh imports and domestic use.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Energy Industry | Q1 2020 | Region Focus: Eagle...Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Energy Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also typically includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
Norwegian investments in Brazil reached $1.4 billion in 2014, the highest level in four years. Oil, gas, and maritime sectors accounted for over half of investments, led by Yara, which invested $318 million acquiring a phosphate fertilizer producer. Norwegian companies employed over 22,100 people in Brazil in 2014, with the top ten accounting for nearly 19,000. While traditionally focused on oil and gas, Norwegian firms have increasingly invested in sectors such as agriculture, media, and renewables.
Energy equipment & services monthly report – september finalCapstone Headwaters
Crude prices have moderated somewhat after reaching the upper $40
range
–– Prices weakened by rising exports from Iran, elevated inventories, and
weak refinery demand
• US Rig counts continue to improve moderately
–– Since August 12, the US onshore market has added 25 rigs, bringing the
total rig count to 506
–– International rig counts rose slightly by 66 in August
• Refining utilization decreased mildly since last month, and more
substantial declines are expected going forward
–– 300k bbl/d capacity expected to be down for routine maintenance at
times during fourth quarter, excluding economic run cuts or unplanned
downtime
• In Q2 2016, overall solar system pricing fell by up to 7.5%. Utility fixedtilt
and tracking projects in Q2 2016 saw an average pricing of $1.17/Wdc
and $1.30/Wdc, respectively.
• Continued elevated temperatures led to record power demand across
the country, including an
Coping with the new paradigm: What might the industry look like when it all ...Capstone Headwaters
This presentation was given by Joel Schneyer, Managing Director at Headwaters MB at the Industrial Minerals 4th Frac Sand Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
The document summarizes oil, gas, and drilling markets. It notes that while oil prices are expected to remain stable, excess inventories will decrease gas prices. Overall US rig activity is projected to increase slightly in 2012 and 2013, with higher oil rig counts offsetting declines in gas. Drilling and completion costs are forecast to decline in the near term. International rig activity is also expected to rise in 2012 and 2013, while US oilfield equipment and frac spending will decrease through 2013 due to oversupply.
The global shipping industry is expected to decline 5-10% over the next few years due to an oversupply of vessels and high bunker oil prices, putting pressure on margins across most shipping segments. The dry-bulk and crude oil tanker segments had the largest supply-demand gaps in 2012, and container shipping is expected to remain unprofitable in 2013 unless carriers continue strategies to reduce capacity. Despite delays in new deliveries and record scrapping, the dry-bulk segment will see a fifth consecutive year of supply growth outpacing demand growth.
- The Bord Gáis Energy Index fell 5% in November 2015 to its lowest ever point of 90, as the wholesale prices of Brent crude oil, UK gas, European coal, and Irish electricity all declined month-over-month.
- The document discusses how low oil prices are significantly impacting oil-exporting countries in the Gulf region, with Saudi Arabia still relying on oil for 85% of its budget despite efforts to diversify its economy.
- OPEC failed to agree on output limits at its December 2015 meeting, allowing oil production to remain high and adding to the global supply glut that is depressing prices.
New base energy news 17 march 2020 issue no. 1324 senior editor eng. khale...Khaled Al Awadi
- Oil storage rates at major trading hubs like Cushing, Oklahoma are surging as traders scramble to secure tank space to store excess crude amid the price war between Saudi Arabia and Russia and falling demand due to the coronavirus pandemic. Storage rates in Cushing have doubled in the past month.
- Analysts estimate the current crude oil glut could reach over 1 billion barrels as demand has plunged. Countries are buying cheap oil to fill strategic reserves but that will only eliminate some of the surplus supply.
- Saudi Aramco is cutting its planned 2020 capital spending to between $25-30 billion, down from a previously announced $35-40 billion, in response to the oil price war and its impact on Aram
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Transportation & Logistics | Q1 2021 | Feature...Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Transportation & LogisticsIndustry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also typically includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, mergers and acquisitions review, and guideline public company metrics.
Energy Equipment & Services: Industry Insights & HappeningsCapstone Headwaters
The latest issue of our monthly Energy Equipment & Services Report, highlighting trends in M&A, financing and capital markets for private and public companies in the energy market, is now available.
Combined with weak global trade, the shutdown of factories and scarcity of manpower to de-stuff cargos has derailed the functioning.
In order to survive cost pressures and solvency risks, container shipping industry has undergone aggressive consolidation.
This helped the companies to achieve economies of scale and scope and hence, lower cost through capacity and network optimization.
- Pyxis Tankers reported financial results for Q3 2017 with continued challenges in the charter market hurting profitability.
- Time charter equivalent revenues were $5.2 million for Q3 2017, with a net loss of $1.3 million. EBITDA was $0.8 million.
- Three vessels were under time charter contracts through the end of 2017, providing 40% coverage of anticipated available days remaining in the year. Cash on hand was $5.6 million with a net debt to capitalization ratio of 56.1%.
For much of the last decade through 2014, the U.S. energy sector expe¬rienced a bull market sustained by debt-financed drilling programs in emerging unconventional plays and supported by elevated commodity prices. U.S. E&P players, particularly the emerging universe of indepen¬dent unconventional operators, required an array of capital-intensive services that led to a boom in the services industry as well: rigs to handle development drilling; engineering services to handle geological surveys; logistics/infrastructure services to gather, transport, and store various hydrocarbons; and refitting of refineries to process increasing volumes of light oil. This wave of capital spending led to innovation in drilling and fracking technology, taking US production from about 6 million b/d to over 9 million b/d and marking the reversal of a decades-long decline in U.S. domestic oil production.
What’s Inside:
- U.S. Crude Production Oil Outlook
- Sector Updates: Last 12 Months in Review
- Capital Spending Trends
- Current State of the Storage Market
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Refining | 2Q16 Mercer Capital
The refining industry faces uncertainty due to commodity prices determining both input costs and product prices. Refiners previously benefited from low crude prices but now face tighter margins as product prices rise slower than crude. M&A activity in refining has slowed as investors wait for long-term impacts of the crude export lifting to be understood. Public refiner valuations remain inflated due to recent margin compression, viewed as temporary.
The document provides an economic overview and outlook for Qatar. Some key points:
- Qatar's economy grew an estimated 6.5% in 2014, driven by double-digit growth in the non-hydrocarbon sector as the country rapidly diversifies away from oil and gas.
- Inflation moderated to 3% in 2014 as rising housing rents were partially offset by lower global food prices.
- The current account surplus narrowed to an estimated 26.3% of GDP due to lower oil prices and production, while imports grew on major investment projects.
- The fiscal surplus is projected to decline to 8% of GDP in the current fiscal year as oil revenue decreases and capital spending increases.
Spot LNG prices in Asia dropped to their lowest level since 2010, averaging $12.49/mmbtu for December delivery according to Platts. The price fell over 29% year-over-year and showed the most volatility in the marker's history, dropping from $14.925/mmbtu to close at $10.50/mmbtu in November. Saudi Arabia will see 1.2 million bpd of new refining capacity by 2020 from projects including Satorp and Yasref, increasing diesel exports but still requiring some imports of gasoline and diesel due to strong domestic demand growth. Saudi crude oil exports edged up slightly to 6.72 million bpd in September while domestic refinery runs remained
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 26 March 2015 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In todays’ issue you will find news about:-
• Qatar ‘better positioned’ to face lower LNG prices than other producers
• Qatar : The UK to import more gas (LNG) from Qatar
Oman Intl firms seek to prequalify for $1bn water projects
• Iraq: Gazprom to conduct seismic survey in SE Iraq
• Azerbaijan: BP sees TANAP gas pipeline project deal within two months
• Norway: Lundin Petroleum spuds appraisal well on the Alta discovery in the Barents Sea South Malaysia: Santos and partners make new oil find off Malaysia
• Myanmar: Chevron inks oil, gas production sharing contract
• US: Texas City Pulls Plug on Fossil Fuels With Shift to Solar
• Oil prices surge after Saudi air strikes in Yemen
• Global Demand To Help Oil Prices Despite U.S. Glut
• Tank World Expo in Dubai 13th -14th April.
As this daily news periodical is free for you, we would appreciate your actions to send to all interested parties that you may wish. Also note that if you or your organization wish to include your own article or advert in our circulations, please send it to :-
khdmohd@hotmail.com or khdmohd@hawkenergy.net
Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
Greetings,
Attached FYI ( NewBase Special 17 April March 2016 ) , from Hawk Energy Services Dubai . Daily energy news covering the MENA area and related worldwide energy news. In today’s issue you will find news about:-
• Today world’s oil producer will gather in Doha & what are the Expectations
• US:ExxonMobil exports first cargo of offshore Gulf of Mexico crude
• Turkmenistan: TAPI gas pipeline Ashgabad outlines plans
• Indonesia to offer 14 oil, gas blocks in 2016, says official
• U.S. natural gas production reaches record high in 2015
• US oil closes at $40.36, and Brent at $43.18 , ahead of Doha
• Surging oil output, low prices dare Doha talks
we would appreciate your actions to send to all interested parties that you may wish. Also note that if you or your organization wish to include your own article or advert in our circulations, please send it to :-
khdmohd@hotmail.com or khdmohd@hawkenergy.net
Best Regards.
Khaled Al Awadi
Energy Consultant & NewBase Chairman - Senior Chief Editor
MS & BS Mechanical Engineering (HON), USA
Emarat member since 1990
ASME meme since 1995
Hawk Energy since 2010
This document provides an overview of KNOT Offshore Partners LP (KNOP), a publicly traded partnership that owns and operates shuttle tankers. KNOP has grown its fleet from 4 vessels at IPO to 12 vessels today through acquisitions from its sponsor. KNOP's vessels operate under long-term fixed-fee contracts with major oil companies, providing stable cash flows. There is potential for further growth through dropdown acquisitions of 3 additional vessels from the sponsor with similar long-term contracts. KNOP has delivered strong and consistent financial performance since its IPO in 2013.
The document discusses trends in the oil and gas market and natural gas/renewable energy forecasts through 2040. It then focuses on liquefied natural gas (LNG), describing what LNG is, its key applications, the state and forecast of the LNG industry, pricing, production economics, exports/imports by country, trade volumes, liquefaction plants/capacity by country/region, technologies, emerging markets, and transportation. The United States is projected to become a net exporter of LNG in 2016 and of natural gas overall in 2021 as increased domestic production and exports outweigh imports and domestic use.
Mercer Capital's Value Focus: Energy Industry | Q1 2020 | Region Focus: Eagle...Mercer Capital
Mercer Capital's Energy Industry newsletter provides perspective on valuation issues. Each newsletter also typically includes macroeconomic trends, industry trends, and guideline public company metrics.
Norwegian investments in Brazil reached $1.4 billion in 2014, the highest level in four years. Oil, gas, and maritime sectors accounted for over half of investments, led by Yara, which invested $318 million acquiring a phosphate fertilizer producer. Norwegian companies employed over 22,100 people in Brazil in 2014, with the top ten accounting for nearly 19,000. While traditionally focused on oil and gas, Norwegian firms have increasingly invested in sectors such as agriculture, media, and renewables.
Energy equipment & services monthly report – september finalCapstone Headwaters
Crude prices have moderated somewhat after reaching the upper $40
range
–– Prices weakened by rising exports from Iran, elevated inventories, and
weak refinery demand
• US Rig counts continue to improve moderately
–– Since August 12, the US onshore market has added 25 rigs, bringing the
total rig count to 506
–– International rig counts rose slightly by 66 in August
• Refining utilization decreased mildly since last month, and more
substantial declines are expected going forward
–– 300k bbl/d capacity expected to be down for routine maintenance at
times during fourth quarter, excluding economic run cuts or unplanned
downtime
• In Q2 2016, overall solar system pricing fell by up to 7.5%. Utility fixedtilt
and tracking projects in Q2 2016 saw an average pricing of $1.17/Wdc
and $1.30/Wdc, respectively.
• Continued elevated temperatures led to record power demand across
the country, including an
Coping with the new paradigm: What might the industry look like when it all ...Capstone Headwaters
This presentation was given by Joel Schneyer, Managing Director at Headwaters MB at the Industrial Minerals 4th Frac Sand Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
The document summarizes oil, gas, and drilling markets. It notes that while oil prices are expected to remain stable, excess inventories will decrease gas prices. Overall US rig activity is projected to increase slightly in 2012 and 2013, with higher oil rig counts offsetting declines in gas. Drilling and completion costs are forecast to decline in the near term. International rig activity is also expected to rise in 2012 and 2013, while US oilfield equipment and frac spending will decrease through 2013 due to oversupply.
The global shipping industry is expected to decline 5-10% over the next few years due to an oversupply of vessels and high bunker oil prices, putting pressure on margins across most shipping segments. The dry-bulk and crude oil tanker segments had the largest supply-demand gaps in 2012, and container shipping is expected to remain unprofitable in 2013 unless carriers continue strategies to reduce capacity. Despite delays in new deliveries and record scrapping, the dry-bulk segment will see a fifth consecutive year of supply growth outpacing demand growth.
- The Bord Gáis Energy Index fell 5% in November 2015 to its lowest ever point of 90, as the wholesale prices of Brent crude oil, UK gas, European coal, and Irish electricity all declined month-over-month.
- The document discusses how low oil prices are significantly impacting oil-exporting countries in the Gulf region, with Saudi Arabia still relying on oil for 85% of its budget despite efforts to diversify its economy.
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GMAP maritime newsletter 2017 Q1
1. Digitalization
The future of shipping amidst
challenging conditions
Newsletter
MARITIME &
OFFSHORE
INDUSTRY
Q1’17
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................... 2
KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NEWSLETTER .......................................................................................... 3
GLOBAL MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY.......................................................................................... 4
Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 4
Dry-Bulk sector .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Tanker Shipping ........................................................................................................................................ 4
Container Shipping.................................................................................................................................... 5
Offshore Supply Vessel............................................................................................................................. 5
Cruise Line ................................................................................................................................................ 6
OUTLOOK ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
HOW DIGITALIZATION IS CHANGING THE GLOBAL MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY?............... 7
KEY PARTNERSHIPS & ACQUISITIONS IN MARITIME & OFFSHORE DIGITALIZATION..................... 13
M&A ACTIVITY IN THE MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY................................................................ 15
SELECTED M&A TRANSACTIONS IN Q4’16(1)........................................................................................ 16
RECENT ACTIVITY OF KEY PLAYERS..................................................................................................... 19
GLOBAL M&A HAS A TRACK-RECORD WITH MAJOR PLAYERS IN THE FIELD OF MARITIME AND
OFFSHORE................................................................................................................................................. 21
GLOBAL M&A PARTNERS – MARITIME AND OFFSHORE TEAM .......................................................... 22
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KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE NEWSLETTER
Despite being another challenging year for the shipping industry, market conditions ended up improving in
2016 as fleet growth was lower than demand growth, the first time since 2010. Strong demolition was a
prominent feature of the shipping industry this year, as challenging market conditions continue to drive a
significant supply-side response in a number of sectors. In pure economic terms, 2016 has seen Europe
improving, the US stagnating and Japan at a standstill. There has not been much global change aside from
some inter-regional trade flows and there has been no real growth of demand on a broader scale. The year
was important in terms of consolidation in the container shipping industry, with mergers, the planning of new
alliances and Hanjin filing for bankruptcy.
The shipping industry is becoming technology-intensive; new digital businesses are expected to be set up,
with no assets under ownership but providing operational control. Companies are actively looking to invest
in digital technology. For example - Radio Holland Group has entered into a cooperation agreement with
Cisco Systems to boost digitization within the global maritime sector, covering remote monitoring and
diagnostics services, data management and networks on board. Accenture has partnered Hyundai Heavy
Industries to assist the logistics giant with the building of more connected, smarter ships. Instances where
industrial IoT solutions can be implemented in maritime operations can have a significant impact on route
optimization, maintenance costs and asset tracking. Working with data, designing new systems, and
thinking of the ship in a different way are expected to feature strongly over the next decade.
Going forward in 2017, the shipping industry is forecasted to see challenging market conditions as the
International Monetary Fund (IMF) is anticipating the lowest level of global GDP growth since 2009. Also,
muted demand growth will exacerbate overcapacity for the shipping sector in 2017, putting pressure on
freight rates and driving further consolidation and defaults. Demand for the global oil and gas offshore supply
vessel (OSV) market has declined an average of 10% annually since 2014 and will continue to fall at
approximately this same rate through 2017.
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GLOBAL MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY
Overview
Due to the nature of transporting raw materials, the shipping industry is closely tied to global macroeconomic
variables, especially world GDP and international trade. Increases in international trade, driven by greater
globalization and the interdependence of economies, have meant that international shipping has benefitted
from the growth in global output.
Moody’s anticipates a 7-10% earnings decline across the Global Shipping Industry in 2016. This sentiment
is echoed by a H1 earnings index for shipping vessels, compiled by research firm Clarksons, which reached
a 25-year low in mid-August 2016 - 80% below its peak in December 2007. However, this decline masks
the differing levels of distress in the three broad industry segments: Dry Bulk, Containers and Tankers.
Shipping Industry Fleet Capacity (Deadweight Tonnage - DWT) by Category (2016)
Source: Maxim Group Research Report
Dry-Bulk sector
While global seaborne trade growth remains muted, the dry-bulk sector has relatively better prospects
among all the sub-sectors of shipping in 2017 as it will likely have the slowest fleet growth. After having
witnessed rapid growth in fleet and acute overcapacity since 2008, the dry bulk sector is now close to seeing
demand and supply come into balance, courtesy of accelerated scrapping in the past two years and limited
new orders.
Tanker Shipping
After increasing 7.2% in 2009, 3.9% in 2010, 5.8% in 2011, and 4.0% in 2012, the worst of the supply
increases has already passed as 2015 fleet growth was only 1.3%. Going forward, a modest amount of the
order book is expected to be completely cancelled (3-5%), with another 15-25% delayed, for total slippage
of 14-20%. In terms of scrapping, a total scrapping of approximately 7-8 million DWT is forecasted in 2017-
2019. Based on these assumptions, analysts expect the tanker fleet to grow 5.9% in 2017, 3.3% in 2018,
and decline 0.5% in 2019.
Dry Bulk
43%
Tankers
30%
Containers
14%
LNG
2%
LPG
1%
Others
10%
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Container Shipping
Given the recent growth in the fleet, coming from general optimism and a move to larger vessels, there is
considerable overcapacity in the industry and virtually no profitability. The order book has shrunk and
ordering has stopped, while scrapping has picked up. Deliveries will still add 4% to the fleet in 2017 and
less in 2018 and beyond, so the balance is fragile. On top of this, there is significant carrier rationalisation
going on; by the end of 2018, the top five carriers will control over 50% of global capacity, which should help
bring more capacity discipline to the industry over time, but it will be a medium-term discipline and can be
knocked.
With largely muted growth outlook for global trade, supply would be a key determinant of a potential
recovery – Dry bulk is relatively better positioned
Source: HSBC Research Report dated Dec-16
Offshore Supply Vessel
Demand for the global oil and gas Offshore Supply Vessel (OSV) market has declined at an average of 10%
annually since 2014 and will continue to fall at approximately this same rate through 2017. Despite a
significant decline in operator demand for offshore supply vessels, such as Platform Supply Vessels (PSV)
and Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS), the global OSV fleet continues to grow. This growth
comes as a result of excessive new OSV orders placed during several years of growth before the oil and
gas industry went into decline. As a result, we expect overall utilization for these vessels will stay below
60% through 2020, which is extremely low. Although demand for OSVs is expected to increase from 2018,
this will not result in improved market terms, which along with day rates will not recover until after 2020. The
OSV market has more than 400 managers, and is over-ripe for consolidation, although consolidation alone
will not solve the capacity problem.
Capital expenditure budgets have been cut substantially since the onset of the oil price collapse. Capital
expenditure budgets for 2016 were lower by 37% on aggregate across oil majors (Shell, BP, ExxonMobil,
Chevron, Conoco, Total, Statoil and Eni) compared to the 2014 quantum, and further cuts have been
announced for 2017 and 2018. Global oil and gas capital expenditure is expected to drop 20-25% in 2016,
after declining by about 17% in 2015. National oil companies (NOCs) are not exempt from this trend either.
Despite the oil price plunge, National Oil Companies (NOCs) remain more resilient than the major
international oil companies and the independents, and carry less risk of cancellations and deferments of
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payment. While it is true that some of the national oil companies like Petronas, Pertamina, CNOOC and
even Petrobras have guided for less ambitious spending plans in the near- to medium-term, overall NOCs
have other strategic motivations in keeping capital expenditure at certain levels than just profit alone. Thus,
NOCs in India, the Middle East, West Africa and Mexico, among others, remain pockets of opportunities in
the global E&P space. Exposure to these markets could be beneficial for OSV players.
Cruise Line
Globally, the cruise industry is expected to have an annual passenger compound annual growth rate of
6.6% during 1990 - 2019. Growth strategies to date have been driven by larger capacity new builds and
ship diversification, more local ports, more destinations and new on-board/on-shore activities that match
demands of consumers. The industry is also expanding rapidly internationally. The supply side is expected
to witness an addition of 97 ships with new capacity of 230,788 during 2017-2026 and an investment of €
6.3bn. The growth in the Cruise Line segment is expected to be led by growing popularity of cruise travel
among youth, preference for travel agents to arrange the cruise tours, increasing number of private islands
on cruise itineraries and rising demand for ocean and expedition cruises.
OUTLOOK
Rating agencies hold a negative outlook for the global shipping industry in 2017, reflecting the continued
oversupply of ships and a 7%-10% decline in EBITDA. Muted demand growth is expected to exacerbate
overcapacity for the shipping sector in 2017, putting pressure on freight rates and driving further
consolidation.
Performance in all segments is forecasted to be under pressure. Many container shipping and tanker
shipping companies had sufficient cash to cover short-term maturities at their most recent reporting date,
but they are still reliant on uninterrupted access to bank funding to cover negative free cash flow. This
funding is even more critical for companies that are not able to cover their upcoming maturities. In particular,
creditors’ withdrawal of support may indicate a reassessment of the financing landscape, where secured
bank funding for new vessels has remained relatively accessible even as market conditions have
deteriorated.
Further, it is expected that there will be more M&A activity and defaults in the short and medium term. But
these will only restore equilibrium and boost freight rates if they prompt capacity reduction. Container
shipping consolidation will affect companies across the entire segment, with smaller operators focusing on
survival through increasing scale while market leaders such as Maersk Line defend their market position
through M&A. Defaults are likely to be concentrated among companies with weak liquidity and challenges
with access to bank funding.
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HOW DIGITALIZATION IS CHANGING THE GLOBAL
MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY?
As the market is driving ship owners to become more efficient with reduced staff on board it calls for an
automatic control and monitoring system for the ship that enables unattended operation of machinery
spaces. A modern automation and control system is a fully integrated system covering many aspects of the
ship operation that includes the propulsion plant operation, power management operation on the auxiliary
engines, auxiliary machinery operation, cargo on-and-off-loading operation, navigation and administration
of maintenance and purchasing of spares.
Shipping needs an innovative strategy to tackle the operational issues and to find ways of being more
competitive and environmentally and financially sustainable.
Emerging shipping technologies that could benefit the industry include:
DIGITAL TWIN
A digital twin is a computerized companion of a physical asset; in the case of shipping it's a copy of a vessel.
Its virtual systems allow mistakes to be made, so processes like software updates can be tested before
being used on real ships for cost, efficiency, safety and sustainability purposes. The digital twin will be a
single source for all asset information, including physical properties, mill certificates from steel production,
construction inspections and acceptance tests, the operational business process state, production demand
history and projections, risk levels, remaining life estimate and structural reliability. Via IoT technologies and
data historians, the digital twin will also provide dynamic updates on condition and operational parameter
states.
BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
A blockchain is a database that stores transactions of both tangible and intangible assets. It aims to replace
cumbersome and costly legacy systems, such as logs, spreadsheets, data intermediaries and private
databases, which cause delays and prevent carriers from making timely changes to services. Blockchain
technology offers the intriguing possibility of eliminating 'middle man'. It does this by filling three important
roles – recording transactions, establishing identity and establishing contracts – traditionally carried out by
the financial services sector.
ROBOTICS
According to media sources, robots have been used in ports and shipping channels to help reopen after
earthquakes and tsunamis, and right now the British Royal Navy is testing “one of the largest
demonstration(s) of marine robotics systems. From fire-fighting to hull cleaning, ship inspecting to anti-
piracy, robotics is already an important component of the maritime industry.
UNMANNED AND FULLY-AUTOMATED VESSEL
Going forward, it is expected that the International Maritime Organization will allow ship operations without
a crew. Companies have already begun working on unmanned and fully-automated vessel for offshore
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operations. This is expected to increase the scope of the overall activities undertaken by shipping
companies.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
While metals will remain the dominant force for ship structures, there will be an opportunity to refine their
characteristics through what is known as micro scale or nano-scale manipulation. There is also the chance
for shipping companies to improve sustainability and fuel economy by using advanced high-strength steel,
aluminium, glass fibre and carbon-fibre composite.
POWER AND PROPULSION
Power generation will change dramatically, with alternative fuels, energy-saving devices, renewable energy
and hybrid power generation all potentially playing their part. Future governmental carbon policies could
increase the use of alternative fuels such as hydrogen fuel cells. Testing of these new technologies - which
could include diesel electric and hybrid propulsion - will most likely start in short-sea ships, tugs, offshore
support vessels, yachts and inland waterway vessels.
Further, based on the concept of the “internet of things (IoT)”, onboard machinery and equipment can be
fitted with sensors and transmitters that report performance and early signs of malfunction via Wi-Fi to the
ship’s central computer. Consistently repairing or replacing faulty systems while in the home port can save
time and the substantial cost of flying technicians and parts to a ship’s location in transit. In addition, real-
time updates on weather systems, wind and ocean currents will enable captains to readjust navigation for
lower energy consumption.
Maritime has an advantage over many other industries when it comes to IoT implementation and adoption.
For years, ships have been carrying a multitude of sensors onboard, collecting data that, until recently, has
not been utilized and analyzed to optimize the maritime operations. The Industrial IoT may be as disruptive
for maritime as the steam engine or the introduction of cargo containers were in the past. Accelerated by
open source software, wireless, and mobile technologies, the adoption of IoT by the maritime industry has
already begun.
Further, ships are now connected with sensors and unified platforms designed to provide increased visibility
for crews. Ships have for some time been equipped with sensors that collect data. Now, data can be
optimized and sent in real time to crew of the ship and other ships in the network or the shipping company’s
communication headquarters on land. These sensors monitor everything from a ship’s speed to the
temperature of its cargo, allowing for an optimized shipping ecosystem.
Instances where IoT solutions can be implemented in maritime operations include:
ROUTE OPTIMIZATION
Ships have been using high frequency radios to communicate with other vessels for years. This
communication between ships is important in determining the most efficient routes and avoiding collisions.
Now, a ship’s position can be tracked live and location information can be sent to other ships on the same
network. Captains and offices on land can track a ship’s movements using a laptop or tablet to analyze
whether they should pursue more optimal routes. Basto Fosen ferries use the Route Exchange software
that displays an interactive map, which lets the company’s captains provide other seafarers their route
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intentions and provides an estimated time of arrivals in real time, according to IoT @ Sea test bed results.
The first results from IoT@Sea in Oslo, Norway, suggested expected fuel savings of up to 15% per year.
ASSET TRACKING
On a large scale, sensors help track the location of a ship at sea; on a smaller scale they are able to provide
the status and temperature of cargo containers. One benefit is real-time metrics on refrigerated containers.
These containers must be stored at constant temperatures so that perishable goods remain fresh. Each
refrigerated container needs to be equipped with temperature sensors, a processing unit and a mobile
transmitter. When temperatures differ from the optimal mark, the crew can be notified and begin looking into
the problem. Additionally, these systems can monitor cargo and the ships as well as provide stakeholders
the ability to obtain and analyze real-time data from production warehouse to final recipients.
EQUIPMENT MONITORING
The maintenance of an offshore supply vessel is seen as expensive and time consuming. It costs anywhere
between US$ 58,000 and US$ 116,000 per day to have a vessel offline, according to “Big Data and Industrial
Internet of Things for the Maritime Industry in Northwestern Norway,” written by researchers in that country.
The paper noted a maintenance project involves dry docking a boat, pre-ordering parts and contacting
personnel. In one example, a five-week operation was budgeted at nearly US$ 3mn. Ericsson’s Maritime
ICT Cloud is seen as an example of an industrial IoT platform designed to be used to monitor expensive
equipment and help fix problems before they get out of hand. It’s designed to connect embedded engine-
and hull-monitoring systems with bridge communications in a way that is said to reduce inefficiencies, risks
and overall cost, delivering an internet provider protocol for proprietary maritime systems and providing the
connectivity for those systems. Additionally, providing crew members with a means to contact land-based
operators can have an inherent effect on the way ship data is gathered. Having reliable means of
communicating can be a major advantage.
CONNECTIVITY
Historically, safety has been the main driver for maritime communication with focus on voice and distress
signalling, supported by narrow-band communication methods. The current drivers are more diverse.
Shipowners today invest in advanced broadband satellite communications in order to offer welfare and
entertainment to the crew and to gain commercial benefits, with operational applications requiring
communications with shore.
Over the last decade, the industry has seen a remarkable growth in broadband satellite installations on
board larger vessels, and several upcoming new HTS (High Throughput Satellites) initiatives will fuel this
growth by providing a massive increase in bandwidth available for maritime users. Within the next few years,
a highly competitive marketplace will emerge, with a variety of products, different offerings, and lower prices.
This revolution in ship connectivity will reduce existing barriers and enable the implementation of many new
applications for maritime users. These new applications will include condition monitoring, energy efficiency,
and autonomy, making shipping smarter and more cost-efficient. Yards, maritime equipment vendors,
classification societies, and new players will identify opportunities for improving maintenance schemes and
developing new services based on operational data that will be transferred to shore on a live basis.
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A number of tanker owners, including Maersk Tankers, Veritas Tankers and Ektank, have also upgraded
their IT and communications networks. They are using satellite connectivity to enable remote management
of onboard ICT systems.
To summarize, the ships are rapidly moving towards becoming data and sensor hubs and the ship
connectivity is, therefore, increasing. This connectivity has positive effects in terms of safety (knowing where
and with what speed ships are moving enables advanced monitoring), environment (being aware of the
conditions on the route vessels can optimize fuel consumption) and costs (knowledge of the ship and its
position optimizes the route, fuel consumption, time in ports; tracking precisely when a ship will arrive in
port, reduces the cost of wait time for trucks waiting to move the containers to their next leg). This reduction
in wait time can be passed along to the ultimate product owners and reflected as a reduction in transportation
costs, which can then be translated into lower retail costs.
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DIGITALIZATION PRESENTS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN THE MARITIME & OFFSHORE
COMMUNITY…
• Smarter vessels equipped with advanced ICT and sensor systems will improve cost-efficiency and
reduce downtime
• Deploy monitoring and automation to save crew costs and to provide a safer, more interesting workplace
for the crew
Shipowners and
operators
• New safety applications and better onshore support make the vessel a safer workplace
• Internet access improves keeping in touch with those at home, reducing the barrier for long voyages
Crew
• Design and sell smarter vessels to owners, and offer value-adding services to owners
• Learn more about the operational performance of own vessels (or systems) to improve design or
manufacturing
Yards and ship
equipment vendors
• Deploy reliable and automatic reporting applications instead of manual, hand-written reports
• Achieve more efficient and reliable operational communication with vessels
Marine authorities and
regulators
• Upgrade rules, standards, and classification services to benefit from connectivity and operational data
available, with the view to improving safety in ship design and operationsClassification societies
• Better dynamic insights into the whereabouts and condition of the cargo
• This transparency may help improve cargo conditions and assist in optimizing cargo logistics
Charterers and cargo
owners
• Better insights into the technical condition of vessels and how they are being operated, which, in turn,
may be used to differentiate insurance pricing and incentivize safe sailing
Insurers
• Capture the potential of an increasing maritime market segment for communication
Communications
operators and vendors
• Develop new methodologies to support maritime applications, e.g. data mining solutions and analytics
methods
• This opportunity is especially relevant for ICT disciplines and also other fields of research
Academia
• Perform onshore analytics, hosting of operational vessel data, and any new roles enabled by ship
connectivity
New players
• Handle higher capacity with less infrastructure and associated cost and collaborate with various players
across the global supply chain and adapt to the changing needs of customers
Ports and Terminals
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… HOWEVER, IT FACES SOME CHALLENGES
Capacity
limitations
• High cost and less
capacity in terms of limited
spectrum, in the short-
term
Difficulty in
system
integration
• Factors like design
complexity, verfication &
testing complexity and
non-transparent black
boxes pose challenges for
system integration
Big Data
challenges
• Ship connectivity presents
various 'Big Data' related
challenges such as 'Data
Swamping', ICT
infrastructure design
aspects and access
control & cybersecurity
Lack of
standards
• Absence of regulators and
standard setters in 'ship
connectivity' poses a
challenge for digitalization
to take place
Legal and
commercial
challenges
• Factors such as data
ownership and
responsibility, level of
competence and new
business roles and models
pose a challenge towards
implementing digitalization
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KEY PARTNERSHIPS & ACQUISITIONS IN MARITIME &
OFFSHORE DIGITALIZATION
Radio Holland and Cisco
In Feb’17, Radio Holland Group entered into a cooperation agreement with Cisco Systems to boost
digitization within the global maritime sector, covering remote monitoring and diagnostics services, data
management and networks on board.
Castor Networks acquired Watum Solutions
In Jan’17, Castor Networks acquired IT specialists Watum Solutions. This made Castor a one-stop-shop for
maritime and offshore satellite communications. Castor has integrated Watum’s IT services in Europe,
Africa, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea and the Middle East with its own satellite coverage. This
includes designing, installing and maintaining IT and VSAT systems on board commercial vessels, offshore
vessels and drilling rigs in these regions. The acquisition enabled Castor to offer IT and communications
solutions, including servicing, to shipping and the offshore sector.
Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre
In Nov’16, Rolls-Royce and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd signed a strategic partnership
to design, test and validate the first generation of remote and autonomous ships. The partnership combines
and integrates the two company’s expertise to make such vessels a commercial reality. Rolls-Royce is
pioneering the development of remote controlled and autonomous ships and believes a remote controlled
ship will be in commercial use by the end of the decade. VTT is an expert in ship simulation and the
development and management of safety-critical and complex systems in demanding environments such as
nuclear safety. It combines physical tests, such as model and tank testing, with digital technologies, such
as data analytics and computer visualization.
They will also use field research to incorporate human factors into safe ship design. As a result of working
with the Finnish telecommunications sector, VTT has extensive experience of working with 5G mobile phone
technology and Wi-Fi mesh networks. VTT has the first 5G test network in Finland.
NAPA and FURUNO
In Sep’16, NAPA, the leading maritime data analysis, software and services provider, and FURUNO, the
global leader in marine electronics equipment and solutions, announced an ongoing partnership designed
to support the digital progress of the global maritime fleet.
The two companies have integrated NAPA Performance Monitoring and NAPA Logbook software with
FURUNO hardware to offer a market-ready data logging and reporting solution using data signals already
present onboard. This partnership offers a simple step forward into the Big Data era for ship owners,
operators and managers with Internet of Things data-collection, electronic logging, and ship-shore and data-
centre communications. The services offered will use existing FURUNO hardware and satellite
communication solutions to support data-driven streamlining of operations, through business intelligence
and boosting vessel performance, crew productivity and shore operation.
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Ericsson and Maersk Line
In July’16, Maersk Line, brought two thirds of its vessels online in a partnership with Ericsson. Ericsson built
a floating DSM network that can track individual cargo loads and provide real-time information back to
Maersk Line customers. A connected vessel fleet may reduce time spent preparing a delivery, since routes
can be pre-mapped by a software program ahead of time
Cisco and IBM
In July’16, Cisco and IBM announced a partnership to collaborate on analytics for Internet of things
deployment for the oil & gas, manufacturing, shipping and mining companies. The partnership would see
IBM's streaming analytics tools being embedded with Cisco's networking gear.
MSC joined CMA CGM in backing TRAXENS
In July’16, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, a leader in global container shipping, joined CMA CGM,
in backing French start-up, TRAXENS, which has been developing unique solutions for the cargo logistics
arena, and has created an innovative container monitoring and coordination system. With a combined fleet
of 4.5 million units, MSC and CMA CGM transport approximately 25% of the world’s shipping containers.
The agreement saw both the companies invest capital in TRAXENS, and each Group being represented on
the Board of Directors.
Caterpillar acquired M2M Data Corporation
In July’16, Caterpillar Oil & Gas acquired M2M Data Corporation (M2M). M2M offers turnkey hosted
solutions enabling customers to monitor their assets, perform remote diagnostics and streamline
maintenance and dispatch to achieve operational excellence. The acquisition was undertaken to expand
Caterpillar’s existing suite of Cat Connect offerings across the Cat Connect Digital Services Technology
Platform. Cat Connect Solutions allow users to customize their technologies and services in order to
efficiently manager equipment and jobsite operations.
Hyundai Heavy Industries and SK Shipping, Intel, Microsoft, the Ulsan Center for Creative Economy
& Innovation (UCCEI) and the Daejeon Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (DCCEI).
In July’16, media sources reported that Hyundai Heavy Industries signed an Memorandum of Understanding
to develop Internet of Things (IoT) applications for ships. Under the agreement, Hyundai Heavy Industries
and partners will develop software to enhance ships’ operational safety and crew well-being. The ship
service software will enable functions such as ballast tank inspection, remote medical treatment services
for crews, virtual reality training, automatic voyage information reporting, and maintenance of key
equipment.
Cargotec acquired INTERSCHALT Maritime Systems
In Jan’16, Cargotec Corporation acquired INTERSCHALT maritime systems AG, a leading specialist
software and related service provider to the maritime industry. The acquisition was undertaken to
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complement Cargotec's strategic aim of being a leader in intelligent cargo handling. As a result of the
acquisition, Cargotec gained more competence in technologically advanced software and service solutions.
INTERSCHALT's sales in 2014 amounted to € 42mn and it employed over 200 people. Neither of the two
parties disclosed the transaction value.
Hyundai Heavy Industries and Accenture
In July’15, Hyundai Heavy Industries and Accenture entered into partnership to design a ‘connected smart
ship’ that will enable ship owners to better manage their fleets and achieve potential operational savings
through the application of digital technologies.
Using a network of sensors that will be built into new vessels, ship owners will be able to capture a range
of ship voyage information including location, weather, and ocean current data, as well as on-board
equipment and cargo status data. By applying real-time analytics to new and historical fleet data and using
data visualization technology to present the insights, ship owners will be able to monitor their vessel’s status
and condition in real-time to make data-driven decisions that support more efficient operations. Services
are expected to include real-time alerts and warnings, predictive maintenance and more efficient scheduling.
Navico acquired MARIS
In Oct’14, Navico Holding AS, parent company to the Simrad brand of navigational marine electronics,
acquired MARIS (Maritime Information Systems A/S) from The Grieg Group, to expand its portfolio of
commercial marine electronics. MARIS is a leading supplier of data solutions to the commercial maritime
sector related to navigation, voyage optimisation, and voyage monitoring. MARIS is one of the leading
suppliers of ECDIS systems globally, having delivered over 10,000 navigation systems already.
M&A ACTIVITY IN THE MARITIME & OFFSHORE INDUSTRY
Source: Merger Market
The recent quarter recorded an increase in the number of transactions; however, the deal value witnessed
a decrease of over 50% q-o-q because of many small ticket deals. Q4’16 saw some major transactions, key
among them being the merger of Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA and Wallenius Lines AB (WL) for € 1.4bn and Kalani
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Deal Value Deal Volume
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Investments’ acquisition of DryShips Inc for a total consideration of € 185mn. Also, during the quarter,
Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec acquired Canada-based container terminals of DP World Limited
located on the Pacific Coast in Vancouver and Prince Rupert for € 598mn. Asia and North America are the
key geographies for M&A activity.
SELECTED M&A TRANSACTIONS IN Q4’16(1)
Source: Merger Market
(1) Major transactions with deal value considered
Share Price Performance
(% Change) Dry Bulk Containers Tankers LNG OSV Cruises
3Y (24.9%) 16.6% (30.6%) (11.8%) (55.6%) 98.6%
1Y 35.0% 31.6% (23.9%) 84.2% 23.6% 24.6%
6m 28.9% 29.0% (2.8%) 54.2% 19.2% 30.8%
Source: FactSet as on 5-Feb-2017
Announced Country Country
Deal
Value EV EV/
Date Target Code Buyer Code (€mn) (€mn) Rev(x) EBITDA (x)
28-Dec-16 Huizhou International Container Terminals CN Shenzhen Pingyan Multimodal Company
Yantian International Container Terminals
CN 80 - - -
27-Dec-16 DryShips GR Kalani Investments VG;GR 185 - - -
22-Dec-16 Wallenius Lines SE Wilh. Wilhelmsen NO 1,394 1,394 5.2 8.4
20-Dec-16 Ssangyong Logistics KR Loading Co KR 55 - - -
13-Dec-16 Axis Nova Singapore SG ProSafe CY;NO 55 55 - -
12-Dec-16 Pentalver Transport GB Genesee & Wyoming US 102 102 1.3 10.4
9-Dec-16 Portuaria Cabo Froward CL Grupo Empresas Navieras CL 17 49 - -
8-Dec-16 Portosole IT Reuben Brothers CH;GB 31 - - -
2-Dec-16 DP World (container terminals) CA Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec CA 598 - - -
24-Nov-16 Australian Amalgamated Terminals AU Qube Holdings Limited AU 103 - - -
22-Nov-16 Hanjin Shipping (Network assets) KR SM Line KR 21 21 - -
10-Nov-16
Yangxi Zhongchang Marine Shipping Shanghai Zhongchang Channel EngineeringCN Chen LijunChen Jianming CN 22
- - -
2-Nov-16 Nor Lines NO Eimskipafelag Islands Ehf IS 16 15 0.1 -
1-Nov-16 Knutsen Shuttle Tankers 19 AS NO KNOT Shuttle Tankers NO 108 108 - -
31-Oct-16 Amor (MR product tanker) GR Capital Product Partners GR 31 30 - -
31-Oct-16 Pusan Newport KR DP World Limited AE 171 813 5.1 12.0
24-Oct-16 VTTI NL Buckeye Partners US 1,065 - - -
17-Oct-16 Oiltanking Odfjell Terminals & Co OM Marquard & Bahls DE 120 - - -
10-Oct-16 Keystone PropertiesKeystone Investment US Tom L.Scholl US 38 - - -
4-Oct-16 P.U. Vision Pan-United Shipping SG Sedgefield Corporation SG 20 20 - -
4-Oct-16 Porto Sudeste do Brasil BR Undisclosed bidder - 331 - - -
Mean 2.9x 10.2x
Median 3.2x 10.4x
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Notes:
1. Includes Pacific Basin Shipping, Star Bulk Carriers and Great Eastern Shipping
2. Includes A.P. Moller – Maersk, Evergreen Marine, Cosco Shipping and Orient Overseas
3. Includes Frontline, Euronav and Tsakos Energy Navigation
4. Includes GasLog, Teekay LNG Partners and Golar LNG
5. Includes Bourbon, Tidewater, GulfMark Offshore and SEACOR Holdings
6. Includes Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Corp and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Within the last three years, the cruise liners have increasingly outperformed the other sectors in the maritime
industry. The three key players Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Corp and Norwegian Cruise Line
Holdings have supported double digit advances since 2014. This growth in the performance is not only
driven by the general loosening of the family budget and an increase in consumer spending but also from a
significant decrease in oil prices which make up a substantial part of cruise line operators' expenses. Within
the container shipping segment, OOCL saw an increase of ~55.0% over the last three years. The latest
surge in the prices of the company was a result of speculations around its sale; with apparent consolidation
going around in the container industry.
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Peer Analysis
Source: FactSet as on 5-Feb-2017
%of LTM
Share Price 52-Week Market Enterprise Value/ Net Debt/
Company Names Country (€) High Cap (€m) EV (€m) Rev(x) EBITDA (x) EBITDA (x)
Dry bulk
Great Eastern Shipping IN 5.37 96.7 818 968 2.1x 4.1x 0.7x
Pacific Basin Shipping HK 0.17 92.3 672 897 0.9x 17.2x 8.6x
Star Bulk Carriers GR 8.44 98.4 473 1,076 5.3x nm 105.3x
Mean 2.8x 10.6x 38.2x
Median 2.1x 10.6x 8.6x
Containers
A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S DK 1,547.58 94.5 32,084 42,848 1.3x 6.9x 1.6x
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings CN 0.34 86.6 6,685 12,649 1.5x na na
Orient Overseas HK 4.96 90.6 3,103 4,808 1.0x 17.3x 6.1x
Evergreen Marine TW 0.40 100.0 1,416 3,598 1.1x nm nm
Mean 1.2x 12.1x 3.9x
Median 1.2x 12.1x 3.9x
Tankers
Euronav BE 7.20 70.2 1,142 1,974 3.2x 5.4x 2.3x
Frontline BM 6.36 70.6 1,080 2,171 3.3x 6.3x 3.4x
Tsakos EnergyNavigation GR 4.35 72.7 362 1,564 3.5x 7.7x 5.9x
Mean 3.3x 6.5x 3.9x
Median 3.3x 6.3x 3.4x
LNG
Golar LNG BM 25.27 96.9 2,553 3,867 nm nm nm
TeekayLNG Partners BM 17.29 96.8 1,375 3,292 9.2x 12.7x 7.1x
GasLog MC 15.76 96.1 1,269 3,990 9.9x 15.6x 8.7x
Mean 9.5x 14.2x 7.9x
Median 9.5x 14.2x 7.9x
OSV
SEACOR Holdings US 69.86 97.0 1,210 1,736 2.2x 17.3x 4.3x
Bourbon FR 11.15 78.5 847 2,537 2.1x 9.0x 5.6x
Tidewater US 1.91 18.9 90 1,312 2.0x 14.0x 12.9x
GulfMark Offshore US 1.44 21.4 39 449 3.4x nm 74.9x
Mean 2.4x 13.4x 24.4x
Median 2.2x 14.0x 9.3x
Cruises
Carnival Corporation US 51.24 96.0 38,509 46,618 3.2x 10.8x 1.9x
Royal Caribbean Cruises US 87.61 97.7 18,799 27,725 3.6x 11.8x 3.7x
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings US 44.25 90.5 10,050 15,612 3.6x 13.7x 4.9x
Mean 3.5x 12.1x 3.5x
Median 3.6x 11.8x 3.7x
Overall Mean 3.3x 11.3x 15.2x
Overall Median 3.2x 11.8x 5.6x
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RECENT ACTIVITY OF KEY PLAYERS
AP Moller-Maersk to acquire tech startups
In Jan’17, AP Moller–Maersk Group announced plans to sell its oil and gas assets in Brazil. Maersk is
currently undergoing a major restructuring to focus on transport and logistics businesses and to separate
its energy operations. Additionally, media sources reported that Maersk was interested in acquiring tech
startups. The company was interested in targets which can facilitate its strategy to make container transport
more efficient or improve client satisfaction.
In Dec’16, AP Moller–Maersk announced that it was in the process of acquiring Hamburg Süd, the German
container shipping line. Hamburg Süd is the world’s seventh largest container shipping line and a leader in
the North–South trades. The company operates 130 container vessels with a container capacity of 625,000
TEU. In 2015, Hamburg Süd had a turnover of € 6.4bn.
Yang Ming Marine Transport rules out merger possibilities
In Jan’17, Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp, the eighth largest container line in the world with a 2.8% share
of capacity ruled out container line merger possibilities. In Dec’16, Yang Ming sold its headquarters building
for € 55mn as it looked to mitigate losses. Yang Ming is 33% state-owned and it has been suggested by
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator that it be merged with Taiwan International Port Co. Yang
Ming has the industry’s most leveraged balance sheet, with a net gearing of a massive 437% at the end of
Q3’16. Media sources have reported that, similarly sized Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is also in
M&A talks with Cosco Shipping.
Chinese shipping companies exiting shipping business
In Dec’16, HNA-affiliated Tianhai Investment, formerly Tianjin Marine, announced plans to sell 100% equity
shares in its shipping subsidiary Tianjin Jinhai Shipping, to another HNA-affiliate company Haihang
Shipping, a subsidiary of Grand China Logistics. Previously, in Feb’16, Tianhai Investment entered into a
merger agreement with Ingram Micro under which Tianhai Investment has acquired full equity in US
technology and supply chain company Ingram Micro for € 5.6bn. As the pessimism in the shipping sector
continues, some Chinese private shipping companies have exited the market this year. Dry bulk shipping
company Zhongchang Marine has transformed into an IT company with a major focus on big data, while
China Shipping Haisheng, which went private last year, also sold its entire shipping assets to Cosco
Shipping Bulk and now focuses on medical care.
Korea Line Corp acquires some assets of Hanjin Shipping
In Nov’16, Shipping operator Korea Line Corp acquired some assets of Hanjin Shipping, which was put up
for sale by the Seoul bankruptcy court. Korea Line is paying € 29mn for the business, which includes the
routes, customer information and operations in seven countries, including US, China and Vietnam, as well
as some 574 employees from Hanjin. Hanjin’s receivership will have little positives for the industry as the
demand forecast remains weak and the industry will continue to suffer significant losses without further
consolidation. The event is expected to further impact the Chinese shipping industry negatively and may
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not lead to an industry turnaround as excess capacity could be easily added to the market, either from the
6% idled vessels off the market (Hanjin’s share), or simply by speeding up existing vessels on the market.
COSCO Shipping to acquire China Shipping Ports Development Co.
In Nov’16, Eimskip, an Iceland-based shipping company entered into an agreement to acquire the
Norwegian shipping and logistics company Nor Lines. Nor Lines is a strategic fit in Eimskip’s core market
and the overall transaction is asset-light. The operation of Nor Lines has been challenging over the past
years and the business will be restructured in order to improve the company’s services and profitability by
aligning it with Eimskip’s current operations in Norway. The acquisition will give Eimskip an opportunity to
offer broader value added services to its customers. The estimated annual turnover of Nor Lines amounts
to approximately € 110mn and the company has about 200 employees.
Star Bulk Carriers eyeing acquisition opportunities
In Oct’16, media sources reported that Star Bulk Carriers Corp, a Greece-based, Nasdaq-listed dry bulk
shipping company was eyeing further acquisitions in the dry bulk and the tanker market. Star Bulk has a
total of US$ 200m cash on its balance sheet as of 3Q 2016. Star Bulk could team up with a private equity
company and manage vessels through a SPV.
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GLOBAL M&A HAS A TRACK-RECORD WITH MAJOR
PLAYERS IN THE FIELD OF MARITIME AND OFFSHORE
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GLOBAL M&A PARTNERS – MARITIME AND OFFSHORE
TEAM
Ben Vree
Ambassador of the GMAP
Maritime and Offshore sector
Kees van Biert
Global head of the GMAP
Maritime and Offshore sector
Phone: +31 6 5314 4313
Email: k.vanbiert@jbr.nl
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ABOUT Global M&A Partners
Established in 1999, Global M&A Partners is a partnership of independent investment
banking firms gathered together to offer to their respective client’s premium services for
their goals completion. Operating through over 200 M&A advisors, the company serves
sectors including Consumer Products, Business Services, Energy & Mining, Healthcare &
Pharmaceuticals, Industrials, Packaging, Leisure & Retail and IT. The company operates
in over 50 countries and has completed over 1,500 transactions with a combined value in
excess of €4.2bn over the last 5 years.