SBX - Vessel Utilization 2nd Quarter 2011
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
12 June 2011.
Cyprus: SeaBird Exploration PLC ("SeaBird" or "SBX"):
Vessel utilization is defined as the percentage of the full quarter where the
vessel is in paid work either in the form of acquisition, mobilization,
demobilization, steaming, standby or other.
The vessel utilization for all vessels operated by SeaBird for Q1 2011 was 69%
(Q1 2011: 49%).
The Ocean Bottom Node (OBN) vessels Hugin Explorer and Munin Explorer mobilized
in March-April for the Rosebank survey west of Shetland for Chevron North Sea
Limited, and commenced deploying nodes on 20 April 2011 following classification
work at a Danish yard during this mobilization period. The utilization for the
two vessels in Q2 2011 was 88%, compared to 23% in Q1 2011. Management is
actively pursuing further work, and see several opportunities coming up for
various OBN surveys through 2(nd) half of 2011 and into 2012 through bids and
tenders already submitted.
Utilization for the 2D/3D vessels in Q2 2011 was 62% (Q1 2011:57%). The
utilization has continued to improve during the first 6 months of 2011 from only
three vessels on contract in the beginning of the year to all 2D vessels
generating revenue or committed to contracts at the end of Q2 2011.
Aquila Explorer has had 89% utilization in Q2, and is employed to
September/October. Harrier Explorer has achieved 99% utilization and continues
working under a long term charter to PGS until end September, when the vessel
will go into yard for classification work. Northern Explorer had 78%
utilisation, and is committed to early September. Hawk Explorer had 56%
utilisation mainly due to classification in May/June and has a work program to
early August. For Osprey Explorer, a 50% utilisation has been allocated during
her 3 month standby in Q2 while waiting on authority approval. However the
MultiClient provider has accepted this waiting time as cost in relation to
profit sharing of MC sales. The GGS Atlantic joined the SeaBird fleet 21st May
(not included in statistics above), and is continuing on her MultiClient work in
the Barents Sea until mid October 2011. SeaBird has also been awarded 3D and 2D
shallow water contracts for the Geo Mariner following classification/dry-docking
of the vessel.
As for the tendering and potential on the 2D/shallow water 3D, SeaBird is
satisfied with the increased tender activity and expects several awards going
forward with the potential of improved utilisation for this segment.
Updated contract award details for our 2D/3D fleet were informed in several
press releases during the quarter.
For further queries contact:
Tim Isden
CEO SeaBird Exploration
Phone: +971 504 539075
Kai Solberg-Hansen
CFO SeaBird Exploration
Phone: +47 920 51 455
SeaBird Exploration PLC is a global provider of marine solutions for seabed
acquisition of 3D/4C/4D multimode seismic data with OBN operations, marine 2D
and 3D seismic data, and associated products and services to the oil and gas
industry. SeaBird specializes in high quality operations within the high end of
the source vessel and 2D market, as well as in the shallow water 2D/3D market.
Main focus for the company is proprietary seismic surveys (contract seismic).
Main success criteria for the company are an unrelenting focus on Health,
Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ), combined with efficient
collection of high quality seismic data.
All statements in this press release other than statements of historical fact
are forward-looking statements and are subject to a number of risks,
uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, and are based upon
assumptions as to future events that may not prove accurate. These factors
include SeaBird`s reliance on a cyclical industry and the utilization of the
company's vessels. Actual results may differ substantially from those expected
or projected in the forward-looking statements.
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
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Source: SeaBird Exploration Ltd. via Thomson Reuters ONE
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