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Credit evaluation • Investment evaluation • Risk management services |
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Marsoft
provides special analysis and reports of selected issues, including: Offshore Rig Market Evaluated impact of oil and gas prices on rig demand and implications for dayrates and values of semisubmersibles and jackups. Offshore Supply Boat Market Showed implications of global offshore oil development programs for total supply boat demand and composition of demand. Heavylift Market Marsoft prepared an analysis of demand drivers in the heavylift business and likely developments in capacity to show the earnings potential of a selected fleet of heavylift tankers and the advantages of consolidating ownershipfor a major corporate acquisition. Shipyards and Newbuilding Price Dynamics Marsoft monitors developments in global shipyard capacity, productivity and capacity utilization (taking into account bulker, tanker, container and other newbuilding contracts). Newbuilding price forecasts were developed on the basis of shipyard capacity utilization as well as tanker, bulker and containership market conditions. Product Tanker Market Marsoft evaluated likely developments in the major components of the product tanker market and the investment implications of changes in the regulatory environment in Europe, the United States and Japan, the rapid increase in refining capacity in the Far East and the re-emergence of the Middle East product exporters. Jones Act Product Tanker Market Marsoft prepared an extensive analysis of oxygenate and OPA regulatory pressures, pipeline utilization and refinery capacity, and the extent of import substitution in major consuming regions to assist owners determine the likely risks and returns of investing in the market. Biffex Trading Developed trading support system for Biffex traders operating within the chartering department of a major European shipowner and used to hedge their physical exposure. The system allowed easy consolidation and tracking of positions and profit/loss reporting of the Biffex, charter and contract and overall positions. Performance and Competitive Benchmarking Marsoft has evaluated our client’s chartering performance relative to their competition in order to identify areas for potential improvement or competitive advantage. These projects, undertaken for both shipowners and oil companies, have identified substantial differences in performance. Dry Bulk Vessel Acquisition Assisted UK-based steel producer and US-based aluminum producer determine investment/chartering strategy in light of their specific requirements and market conditions and prospects. ULCC Divestment Assisted a major leasing institution determine the economic attractiveness of an opportunity to sell a pair of ULCCs. The project involved both pricing thevessels, determining their employment opportunities and earnings potential. Tanker Newbuilding Program Assisted US oil refiner evaluate and obtain board approval for Aframax newbuilding and chartering program. Showed earnings potential in light of marketcycles and value of sale/purchase options. Charter vs. Ownership for Oil Companies Marsoft’s analysis of the potential range for future tanker market rates, the implications for shipping costs and the relative costs of long-term charters and newbuildings was used to identify the best mix of owned versus spot-chartered vessels for a large Korean refiner. Asian Trade Demand Marsoft evaluated recent trends and projected future developments regarding dry bulk trade demand in the developing Asian region. The project included a review of key shipowners in that region. |
