Ålesund 20.November 2023
Golden Energy Offshore Services AS (GEOS) is pleased to report total revenues of TNOK 52,810 for the third quarter. Average utilization of the fleet was 98.6% and average time-charter equivalent earnings (TCE) were approx. TNOK 197 per day for the three vessels in the fleet.
The operating result before depreciation amounted for the 2nd quarter were TNOK 15 185.
During the third quarter, GEOS converted its senior loan into a sale and leaseback facility, partly funding the acquisition of 4 x PSV’s and 1 x SSV from Vroon Holding B.V. The Company completed a private placement of $30m and converted a bridge loan of $3.3m into equity. In addition, GEOS has agreed with an unnamed third party to on-sell the SSV Vos Sugar for €15m versus acquisition price of $9.4m. The transaction is expected to close by Q4, 2023.
“With the proceeds from the private placement and new financing facility, GEOS is sufficiently capitalized for the fleet acquisition from Vroon. We own and operate one of the youngest fleets in the industry and are positioned for future growth. The market continues improving in several regions and our fleet is in an attractive position for several business opportunities.” CEO Per Ivar Fagervoll commented.
Activity levels on the Norwegian side of the North Sea has seen a significant shortage in available vessels, leading to a strong spot market. The fundamental activity drivers for this segment are robust and we foresee a healthy market going forward on the background of expected high demand from increased activity levels and limited supply from a historically low fleet to order book ratio. The Group is continuing its focus on environmentally friendly operations through energy efficiency programs and other measures.
For further information please contact.
Per Ivar Fagervoll
CEO
email pif@geoff.no
Phone +47 97428884