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Singapore-listed Swissco Holdings has improved its annual results with increased contribution from its core maritime services and vessel chartering segments.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

February 24, 2014

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Net profit for the financial year ended 31 December 2013 was recorded at SGD23.19m ($18.29m), a jump of 41.5% compared to SGD16.39m in 2012.

Revenue also increased 4.3% year-on-year to SGD114.73m.

“With the outlook of global E&P spending set to remain positive we expect charter rates and demand for our vessels to remain stable. As such, we will continue to enhance our fleet capabilities through our fleet expansion and renewal program to better meet market demand,” said Alex Yeo, ceo of Swissco.

“In order to further unlock shareholder value, we will continue to actively seek to establish strategic alliances in new markets to propel the growth of our existing business. We will also seek acquisition opportunities to broaden and diversify our earning base,” he added.

About the Author

Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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