RSS for TradeWinds, Scandinavia

Sterne guru survives the cut

Aaron Kelley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:53:56 GMT

New York shipping sage shifts gears as another US investment bank torpedoes coverage of stocks tied to troubled sectors.

Sevan Marine chops deficit

Jason O'Connell — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:05:07 GMT

Oslo-listed FPSO company posts better numbers in the final period as it nears the end of financial overhall.

Fain sells RCCL stock

Andy Pierce — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:15:51 GMT

CEO offloads $2m worth of shares in cruiseship owner to help pay a tax bill.

Freeze fires GMLP dividend

Andy Pierce — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:34:35 GMT

Golar Partners’ profit passes its parent’s in Q4 as vessel dropdown spurs payout.

Yards running on half a tank

Andy Pierce — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:21:01 GMT

Newbuilding orders reached only 50% of global capacity in 2011 despite prices dropping by a tenth, RS Platou says.

Golar LNG seeing huge growth

Jason O'Connell — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:38:46 GMT

John Frediksen-controlled owner reports soaring profit and expects more to come as reactivated vessels and newbuildings are brought online.

NOCC gets cash in the bag

Andy Pierce — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:18:00 GMT

Tom Erik Klaveness and Wilh Wilhelmsen the main contributors as Oslo-listed owner pockets a dash over $20m.

Torm secures extension

Aaron Kelley — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:35:05 GMT

Banks bless cash-strapped Danish owner’s request to postopone expiration of financial waivers by two weeks.

SFI trims dividend

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:12:03 GMT

John Fredriksen-backed owner ready to exploit declining asset prices as reduced payout preserves healthy cash reserves.

Topaz talks turkey

Andy Pierce — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:53:13 GMT

Newbuildings, second hand buys, listings and takeovers on the agenda at offshore firm, Donaldson says.

Maersk drops lay-up stance

Andy Pierce — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:21:21 GMT

World’s largest containership owner changes its tune as it reveals sweeping cuts to its Asia Europe capacity.

"Real gold probably safer"

Andy Pierce — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:39:07 GMT

RS Platou Markets analysts place a sell tag on Oslo-listed bulker owner despite Q4 success.

ITC finishes in the red

Andy Pierce — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:48:54 GMT

Frontline spin-off hurt by rising costs as it slips to a loss in the fourth quarter.

Messy quarter for Frontline

Andy Pierce — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:43:17 GMT

Major restructuring costs drag John Fredriksen’s Frontline deep into the red in Q4, but market had feared for worse.

Get serious on scrap front

Andy Pierce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:11:24 GMT

Tanker market malaise requires owners to follow the Japanese example, Arctic says.

Solvtrans nets a profit

Andy Pierce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:05:24 GMT

Fish carrier owner sees its bottom line drift from red to black in the final three months of 2011.

Big John cools KLC battle

Andy Pierce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:42:45 GMT

John Fredriksen’s Golden Ocean reaches truce with Korea Line in long-running charter dispute.

Sibling scars Golden Ocean

Andy Pierce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:19:06 GMT

Writedown on Knightsbridge shares and loan payments hurt bulker owner’s fourth quarter figures but a shopping spree could be on the cards.

Torm expects more time

Andy Pierce — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:34:42 GMT

Another stop-gap solution should be signed while more concrete survival plan is drawn up, Danish owner says.

Allianz out of Frontline

Andy Pierce — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:04:22 GMT

Tanker owner’s largest independent investor sells out of New York and Oslo-listed firm.

WW well ahead in Q4

Andy Pierce — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:42:44 GMT

Jan Eyvin Wang-led firm racks up impressive fourth quarter numbers as shipping division shines.

Star loses sparkle

Aaron Kelley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:46:01 GMT

Oslo-listed operator sees more pain on the horizon as container lines muscle in on reefer business despite dire rates.

Investors braced for bonuses

Andy Pierce — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:26 GMT

Rerun of fourth quarter bonanza for founders will prove a drag for Jinhui shares, analyst says.

BWO burned by sales loss

Andy Pierce — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:52:11 GMT

Helmut Sohmen-headed FPSO owner sinks to a worse than feared red figure in fourth quarter.

STX closes in on $1bn mark

Andy Pierce — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:59:42 GMT

John Fredriksen’s products tanker return and an enlarged LNG deal with Sovcomflot worth over $600m to Seoul-listed shipyard.

Take the money and run

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:55:16 GMT

Equity analyst says now is the time to cash in shares of Golden Ocean as BDI lifts bulker stocks despite Lehman-lows.

Prosafe extends Regalia

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:11:04 GMT

US oil company will pay nearly $60m to keep accommodation rig at the Yme field in the North Sea.

Seabird wins fresh contracts

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:56 GMT

Cash-strapped seismic player continues winning run with three more deals.

Heje happy with three kings

Andy Pierce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:59:42 GMT

NOCC chairman sees no issues with three leading shipping names sharing top billing at Oslo-listed owner.

Loss no deterrent for NAT

Andy Pierce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:59:43 GMT

Herbjorn Hansson-led owner keeps dividend unchecked despite deeper fourth quarter reversal.

Torm in the firing line again

Andy Pierce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:51:55 GMT

Danish owner’s future again called into question as lenders are split on the best way forward.

Arctic dead certain about dry

Andy Pierce — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:32:10 GMT

Norwegian finance house delivers a chilling warning for owners and investors excited by recent upturn in rates.

Lundh’s chemical coup

Aaron Kelley — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:36:41 GMT

Swedish shipbroker races to cash in on management of small Turkish chemical tankers built on spec during the market boom.

Ivar Lundh targets expansion

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:46:17 GMT

Swedish shipbroker celebrates centennial by spinning off management wing in a bid to cash in on chemical tanker upswing.

Grand China feuds ignite

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:17:44 GMT

Norden and Oldendorff join fight to claw back cash from embattled Asian operator as judge orders asset freeze.

EMGS pulls in record profit

Jason O'Connell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:44:33 GMT

Oslo-listed seismic owner roars back from big deficit last year to card a personal best.

TGS sees strong 2012

Jason O'Connell — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:24:14 GMT

Norwegian seismic outfit has positive outlook despite fourth quarter earnings drop.

Terminal downer for Odfjell

Andy Pierce — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:32:38 GMT

Nordea drops its buy tag on Oslo-listed owner after Rotterdam project dents profit.

Skaugen joins bond blitz

Andy Pierce — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:07:41 GMT

Norwegian owner adds its name to the list of companies cashing in on a blistering hot Oslo bond market.

Knightsbridge not buying

Andy Pierce — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:23:10 GMT

John Fredriksen-backed owner is staying out of the sale and purchase game while prices continue to fall.

Platou downs cape bets

Andy Pierce — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:28:58 GMT

Investment bank drops its 2012 and 2013 rate estimates but Bjorn Bodding sees some light at the end of recent slump.

Volstad back at Bergen again

Andy Pierce — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:13:38 GMT

Norwegian owner returns to its favourite shipyard with $140m newbuilding order.

Mixed bag for Odfjell

Andy Pierce — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:50:06 GMT

Oslo-listed owner books deeper than expected Q4 loss, but market comments offer encouragement.

Star tied to scrap deal

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:16:56 GMT

Brokers link Oslo-listed shipowner to $6m transaction involving Napier and Nelson Star.

ORIG in the money

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:21:59 GMT

George Economou says $653m drilling contract is a testament to demand for harsh weather ultra-deepwater rigs.

PACD joins bond rush

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:42:20 GMT

New York and Oslo-traded drillship owner unveils plot to print $300m worth of notes as cash hunt continues.

Seadrill CFO resigns

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:15:52 GMT

John Fredriksen-controlled drilling giant shuffles management structure as Esa Ikaheimonen departs.

HLNG eyes expansion ammo

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:28:35 GMT

Oslo-quoted owner tests market appetite for gas stocks with $200m fundraiser aimed at growing FSRU arsenal.

Concordia hurts RCCL

Andy Pierce — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:13:48 GMT

Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean will miss first quarter and 2012 estimates following Carnival’s Italian casualty.

Statoil gives Bergen work

Jason O'Connell — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:23:37 GMT

Oslo-listed shipbuilder and offshore firm wins subsea construction job from Norwegian oil and gas giant.

Subsea 7 nets North Sea deal

Jason O'Connell — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:35:21 GMT

Oslo-listed company’s 2012 orders edge past $250m mark following latest contract.

NOCC joins bond run band

Andy Pierce — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:21:36 GMT

Lars Solbakken-led shipowner is the latest firm to tap the red hot bond market in Oslo.

Platou ponders Iranian poser

Andy Pierce — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:45 GMT

Iranian embargo is already pushing rates but it won't provide a lasting cure for low earnings, says Ole-Rikard Hammer.

Dof Subsea eyes bonds

Jason O'Connell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:15:40 GMT

Mons Aase-led shipowner follows compatriot companies in seeking cash in Oslo.

Two in, two out for GulfMark

Jason O'Connell — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:13:13 GMT

New York-listed offshore owner tweaks fleet and credit facility.

SinOceanic eyes bond boost

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:56:41 GMT

Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner joins Oslo bond rush in a bid to raise $220m for newbuildings.

Stolt crewman has heart attack

Andy Pierce — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:02:28 GMT

Coast Guard lifts seafarer from Norwegian-owned tanker near the port of Galveston.

IPO set-back for Seadrill

Andy Pierce — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:32:10 GMT

John Fredriksen-led driller’s plan for a $700m Brazilian listing is delayed by a couple of months.

Tanker tonic for Platou swoop

Andy Pierce — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:43:32 GMT

Peter Anker and Richard Fulford-Smith share their thoughts on potential takeover of ACM.

Havila sees strong finish

Jason O'Connell — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:04 GMT

Njal Saevik-led offshore vessel owner reports a better final quarter and ties down PSV quartet.

Saipem enlists Fairstar duo

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:57:04 GMT

Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant.

Maersk Tankers crowns CEO

Aaron Kelley — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:25:54 GMT

Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears.

Farstad joins bond flood

Andy Pierce — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:27:16 GMT

Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market.

Hope for Hoegh options

Andy Pierce — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:12:15 GMT

Hoegh LNG tipped to firm up HHI options after confirming potential 30-year record FSRU charter.

Stolt slips in fourth quarter

Andy Pierce — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:53:32 GMT

Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

Rem inks PSV fixture

Jason O'Connell — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:11:54 GMT

Age Remoy-led offshore owner to send new platform supply vessel off for six months.

Dof ties up two PSVs

Jason O'Connell — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:40 GMT

Mons Aase-led owner fixes two offshore support vessels on long-term deals in Australia and Brazil.

Duo plot bond blitz

Andy Pierce — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:08:29 GMT

Dof and Bonheur follow Oslo-listed peer Prosafe down the bond issue path.

Aframaxes to slip on ice fall

Andy Pierce — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:07:39 GMT

Earnings may melt back to 1997 levels as limited Baltic ice leaves owners feeling blue, report says.

Sanction spark for Frontline

Andy Pierce — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:55:14 GMT

Iranian oil crackdown pushes up shares in Oslo-listed tanker owner.

Seadrill sets spin clock

Aaron Kelley — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:16:51 GMT

John Fredriksen-backed drilling giant closes in on Brazilian listing as Seabras races to raise $713m in debut fundraiser.

Big John in products push?

Andy Pierce — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:44:15 GMT

Crude tanker king John Fredriksen linked to MR sextet at South Korea’s STX Jinhae.

JFC injunction lifted

Jim Mulrenan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:27:39 GMT

Reefer charterer overturns ruling that Russian proceedings are vexatious or oppressive.

Hoegh lands Lithuania deal

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:21:01 GMT

Sveinung Stohle-led outfit beats rivals to another FSRU contract.

Conversion fears off target

Andy Pierce — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:54:21 GMT

Switching all VL, suezmax and capesize newbuidlings at key yards will not stamp out LNG fire, Arctic says.

Finnlines warns of dip

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:34:58 GMT

Finnish operator reverses forecast and now expects to card worse numbers in 2011.

Rem in PSV bonanza

Jason O'Connell — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:59:58 GMT

Oslo-listed offshore owner to bank NOK 110m profit from platform supply vessel sale.

Gandria back in the game

Andy Pierce — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:44:42 GMT

Last of Golar LNG’s laid-up vessels expected to re-enter the market after Fredriksen company buys out partner.