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Prosafe Offshore Pte Ltd
Annual Report 2012

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Content

Financial calendar and key figures............

About Prosafe.................................................

Theme: Strategic growth.............................

Directors’ report............................................. 

Consolidated accounts.................................

Accounts Prosafe SE......................................

Independent auditors’ report.....................

Fleet overview................................................

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This prinTed reporT is a shorT 
version of The annual reporT.

For a full report, including a presentation 
of corporate management and board of 
directors, information about HSSEQA, 
corporate governance, social responsibility, 
risk management and financial and analytical 
information, please refer to the Download centre 
on Prosafe’s website www.prosafe.com.

This information will be updated whenever 
required throughout the year, and will thereby at 
all times be as updated and correct as possible.

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Financial calendar

Reporting results
The following dates have been set for quarterly interim reporting and presentations in 2013:

1st quarter

2nd quarter

3rd quarter

4th quarter

:

:

:

:

14 May 2013

22 August 2013

7 November 2013

6 February 2014

Annual general meeting
The AGM for Prosafe SE will be held in the company’s premises at Stadiou 126, 
CY-6020 Larnaca, Cyprus on Wednesday, 14 May 2013.

Key figures

Note

2012

2011

2010

2009

Profit

Operating revenues

EBITDA

Operating profit

Net profit

USD million

USD million

USD million

USD million

Earnings per share

USD

Operating margin

Balance sheet

Total assets

Interest-bearing debt

USD million

USD million

Net interest-bearing debt

USD million

USD million

Book equity

Book equity ratio

Valuation

1

2

3

4

5

510.4

280.1

222.4

177.5

0.80

43.6%

449.6

257.6

192.3

158.0

0.71

442.4

283.1

221.1

198.5

0.89

397.9

274.3

218.6

127.2

0.57

42.8%

50.0%

54.9%

1 487.2

1 376.1

1 266.4

1 355.5

810.4

706.8

516.3

34.7%

760.5

667.1

461.8

33.6%

705.4

607.1

410.3

32.4%

915.1

826.6

263.9

19.5%

Market capitalisation

USD million

Share price

NOK

1 894

47.32

1 529

40.99

1 821

46.40

1 466

36.85

1  Operating profit before depreciation
2  Net profit / Average number of outstanding and potential shares
3 
4 
5 

(Operating profit / Operating revenues) * 100
Interest-bearing debt - Cash and deposits 
(Book equity / Total assets) * 100

About Prosafe

Prosafe is the world’s leading owner and operator of semi-submersible 
accommodation vessels. The company operates globally and 
employed 547 people at year-end. Operating profit reached 
USD 222.4 million in 2012 and net profit was USD 177.5 million.

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Prosafe’s operations are related to 
maintenance and modification of installations 
on fields already in production, hook-up and 
commissioning of new fields, tie-backs to 
existing infrastructure and decommissioning.
Prosafe has extensive experience from 
operating gangway connected to fixed 
installations, FPSOs, TLPs, Semis and Spars. 

The company’s track record comprises 
operations offshore Norway, UK, Mexico, USA, 
Brazil, Denmark, Tunisia, West Africa, North-
west and South Australia, the Philippines and 
Russia.

Prosafe is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange 
with ticker code PRS.

With six dynamically positioned vessels and 
five anchored vessels, Prosafe’s rig fleet is 
versatile and able to operate in nearly all 
offshore environments. 

In addition, Prosafe has two harsh environment 
semi-submersible accommodation vessels 
under construction with scheduled delivery 
from the yard in the summer of 2014 and 
around year-end 2014, respectively. These new 
units will be the most advanced and efficient 
harsh environment accommodation vessels in 
the world and will be constructed to comply 
with Norwegian regulations.

Accommodation vessels are used when there 
is a need for additional accommodation, 
engineering, construction or storage 
capacity offshore. Prosafe’s vessels have 
accommodation capacity for 306-812 people 
and offer high quality welfare and catering 
facilities, storage, workshops, offices, medical 
services, deck cranes and lifesaving and fire 
fighting equipment. The vessels are positioned 
alongside the host installation and are 
connected by means of a telescopic gangway 
so that personnel can walk to work.

Prosafe has a strong track record from 
demanding operations world wide, with first 
class operational performance and good safety 
results. 

Theme: Strategic growth

Expanding the fleet with two advanced harsh environment 
semi-submersible vessels. 

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Prosafe’s strategy is to be the preferred provider 
of semi-submersible accommodation and service 
vessels and to pursue profitable growth within 
the high-end of the offshore accommodation 
industry. Prosafe has a goal of at least doubling 
shareholder value over a five-year period, 
measured as the combined value creation 
of increased earnings per share and capital 
returned to shareholders.

This is to be achieved by:
•	 	Employing	and	training	the	right	people
•	 	Achieving	safety	and	operational	standards		
 that are amongst the best in the offshore  
 industry

•	 	Maintaining	or	increasing	the	market		
 share within the high end segment of 
 the offshore accommodation industry
 by renewing and increasing the fleet of    
 accommodation vessels

Over the past year and a half, significant steps 
have been taken to progress on this strategy. In 
December 2011, Prosafe signed a contract with 
Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. (“JSPL”) in Singapore for 
the provision of a harsh-environment semi-
submersible accommodation vessel compliant 
with Norwegian regulations. Delivery is 
scheduled for the summer of 2014. On 4 October 
2013, a Letter of Intent was signed with JSPL for 
the provision of a similar unit to be delivered 
from the yard around year-end 2014, and a firm 
contract was signed on 19 November 2013. 

The two new vessels will be the largest and 
most advanced accommodation vessels in the 
world, constructed according to the GVA 3000E 
design. With high air gap and powerful station 
keeping arrangements, they are capable of year-
round operations in the harsh conditions on the 
Norwegian continental shelf. They will have the 
capacity to accommodate up to 450 persons in 
single-bed cabins and will be outfitted with the 
most modern and efficient safety equipment, 
including free-fall lifeboats.

The vessels will be equipped with DP3 (Dynamic 
Positioning) system as well as a 12-point 

mooring arrangement. This means that the 
vessels will be able to work both in full DP mode 
and full anchor moored mode without thruster 
assist, giving maximum flexibility for optimising 
operational efficiency and cost according to the 
client’s needs and wishes.

The cost of each of the new vessels is estimated 
at USD 350 million, including owner-furnished 
equipment, project management cost and 
financing cost. They will be funded by a 
combination of bank debt, bond loans and 
retained earnings. 

In December 2012, Prosafe entered into a USD 
420 million term loan facility related to the two 
new vessels. The loan, which will be drawn down 
on delivery of the vessels, matures in 2017 and 
the interest rate is 2.95 per cent above three-
months LIBOR. Furthermore, in early January 
2013, a seven-year unsecured bond loan of NOK 
500 million was issued. The interest rate is 3.75 
per cent above three-months NIBOR.

The two new vessels were ordered on the back 
of a positive market outlook. Oil companies 
continue to focus on increased recovery rate, 
which is leading to a growing amount of 
maintenance, upgrade and life extension 
projects requiring accommodation vessels 
support. There is also an increasing amount of 
work related to hook-up and commissioning of 
new production installations. This is particularly 
visible in the North Sea market, but there is also 
evidence of such developments in other markets.

In summary, this has lead to a robust market. 
The next couple of years are going to be busy, 
but the outlook for the long term also appears 
promising, with several concrete prospects for 
work from 2015 and onwards.

Prosafe has an ambition to continue to grow in 
the long term. With the dividend policy of paying 
out up to 75 per cent of previous year’s net profit, 
a sufficient amount of cash is retained to not 
only renew and replace the current fleet, but also 
to provide underlying long-term volume growth.

 
 
	
 
 
 
  
 
Directors’ report

Prosafe is the leading player in the global market for high-end 
accommodation vessels. The company currently owns 
11 semi-submersible vessels, with another two under construction.
The company has an extensive track-record, having worked in all the 
major oil producing offshore regions and with most of the largest oil 
companies in the world.

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(USD 1 376.1 million) at the end of 2012. 
Investments in tangible assets totalled USD 
188.1 million (USD 119.1 million). This is mostly 
attributable to the upgrade and life extension 
of Safe Caledonia, the first instalment of the 
new build Safe Zephyrus, project expenses 
related to the new build Safe Boreas and the 
upgrade of Safe Astoria. Proceeds from the sale 
of Safe Esbjerg amounted to USD 38.5 million. 
The vessel was sold at a gross price of USD 55 
million in August 2012, meaning that USD 16.5 
million, to be paid over a period of three years, 
remains outstanding in accordance with the 
sale agreement. 

In 2012, the company paid interim dividends 
of USD 118.6 million (USD 107.1 million), 
corresponding to NOK 3.06 per share (NOK 2.65).

Interest-bearing debt amounted to USD 
810.4 million (USD 760.5 million) at year-end. 
Repayments of debt totalled USD 282.2 million 
(USD 806.3 million), while gross increase in 
borrowing amounted to USD 317.1 million 
(USD 870.4 million). In February 2012, the 
company issued a NOK 500 million unsecured 
bond loan with an interest rate of 3.75 per cent 
above three-months NIBOR and maturity in 
February 2017. In December 2012, a USD 420 
million term loan facility for the financing of 
the two new builds was signed. The loan which 
matures in December 2017, can be drawn upon 
delivery of the new builds with the interest rate 
being 2.95 per cent above three-months LIBOR.  

As at year-end 2012, the Prosafe Group had 
total liquid assets of USD 103.6 million (USD 
93.4 million). The liquidity reserve (liquid assets 
plus undrawn credit facilities) totalled USD 
464.6 million (USD 603.4 million). 

Total shareholders’ equity amounted to USD 
516.3 million (USD 461.8 million), resulting in a 
book equity ratio of 34.7 per cent (33.6 per cent). 

Income statement
Operating revenues totalled USD 510.4 million 
in 2012 (USD 449.6 million in 2011). The 
increase from 2011 is mainly due to a higher 
average day rate level combined with a higher 
utilisation of the fleet and a higher level of 
income to cover reimbursable non-charter 
related expenses. Total operating expenses 
increased to USD 230.3 million (USD 192.0 
million), largely as a result of the mentioned 
increase in reimbursable non-charter related 
expenses. 

Depreciation decreased to USD 57.7 million 
(USD 65.3 million) following an assessment 
based on the condition and planned 
maintenance programme of the five vessels 
operating in Mexico, which resulted in an 
extension of their economic life with effect 
from 1 January 2012, from an average four 
years to ten years.

This resulted in an operating profit of USD 
222.4 million (USD 192.3 million).

Net interest expenses totalled USD 39.8 
million (USD 42.1 million). Other financial 
items amounted to USD -4.6 million (USD 6.9 
million). This figure includes the net effect 
from changes in value of financial currency 
hedging instruments and revaluation of NOK 
denominated bond loans.

Taxes for 2012 were USD -0.5 million (USD 0.9 
million), including a reversal of around USD 1.4 
million of previously expensed taxes in Russia 
related to the operation of Safe Astoria at the 
Sakhalin field in 2007-09.

Net profit amounted to USD 177.5 million (USD 
158.0 million), resulting in diluted earnings per 
share of USD 0.80 (USD 0.71). 

Capital
Total assets amounted to USD 1 487.2 million 

 
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Overall, Prosafe has continued to reinforce 
its solid financial position allowing it to pay 
dividends to shareholders in addition to 
maintaining a level of investments that secure 
long term growth for the company. 

Pursuant to Section 3-3 of the Norwegian 
Accounting Act, the Board confirms that the 
going-concern assumption applies and that the 
annual accounts have been prepared based on 
this assumption.

Reference is made to note 26 to the 
consolidated accounts for a description of 
events after the balance sheet date.

Operations
Prosafe is the world’s largest owner and 
operator of semi-submersible accommodation 
vessels. It owns 11 out of the 19 vessels 
worldwide. The contract backlog increased to 
USD 720 million at the end of 2012 from USD 
557 million at the end of 2011 (USD 827 million 
and USD 595 million, respectively including 
clients’ extension options). 

Safe Hibernia, Jasminia, Safe Britannia, Safe 
Lancia, Safe Regency and Safe Bristolia operated 
on long-term charters in Mexico throughout 
the year. 

Safe Concordia operated in Brazil during the 
entire year. The contract with Petrobras expires 
in June 2014.

After completing an upgrade in Batam, 
Indonesia, Safe Astoria commenced a contract 
for Woodside Energy Ltd. at the North Rankin 
field in Australia in May 2012. After completion 
of the contract at year-end, the vessel relocated 
to Indonesia where it is currently laid up.

Safe Caledonia was on charter with BG 
International Ltd. on the UK Continental Shelf 
until April 2012. Thereafter, the vessel moved to 

the Remontowa Yard in Gdansk, Poland, where 
she underwent an upgrade and life extension 
project. The project included changing 
out most of the accommodation modules, 
extensive hull renewal and upgrade of mooring 
winches. The work, which took approximately 
three months longer than expected due to 
a combination of increased scope and cold 
weather, are estimated to add another 20 years 
to the operational life of the vessel. The project 
was completed in February 2013.

Safe Scandinavia operated for BP Norge AS at 
Valhall in Norway until March 2012. After a 
short yard stay, she commenced operations for 
ConocoPhillips Skandinavia AS at the Eldfisk 
field in Norway, where she remained until end 
of June 2012. She then returned to operate for 
BP Norge AS at Valhall until March 2013.

Regalia operated for Talisman Energy Norge 
AS at the Yme field in Norway until end of 
August 2012. Thereafter she moved to the 
Hanøytangen yard in Norway for maintenance 
work.

The jack-up Safe Esbjerg was laid up in Denmark 
until she was sold with effect from 5 August 2012.

Fleet expansion
In November 2012, Prosafe signed a turnkey 
contract with Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. in 
Singapore for the construction of another 
semi-submersible accommodation vessel for 
operations in harsh environments. 
The vessel, named Safe Zephyrus, will have the 
same specifications as Safe Boreas, which was 
ordered in December 2011.

Both vessels will be constructed in accordance 
with the GVA 3000E design and will be 
equipped with a DP3 (dynamic positioning) 
system as well as a 12 point mooring 
arrangement. This will allow for operations 
in harsh environments both in dynamic 

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positioning (DP) and anchored mode, providing 
maximum cost efficiency and flexibility. 
Each unit will have the capacity to 
accommodate 450 persons in single man 
cabins.

Delivery from the yard is scheduled for the 
summer of 2014 in respect of Safe Boreas and 
approximately year end 2014 for Safe Zephyrus. 
All-in cost including yard cost, owner-furnished 
equipment, project management and financing 
is estimated at USD 350 million in respect of 
each vessel. 20 per cent of the contract price 
was paid on the date of the contract with the 
remaining 80 per cent payable on delivery. 

The new vessels should contribute significantly 
to growth and are instrumental for achieving 
Prosafe’s target of doubling shareholder values 
over a five-year period. In addition, they will 
reinforce the company’s leading position in 
the high-end accommodation vessel segment, 
further strengthening its ability to meet 
clients' needs related to increasingly complex 
operations in a growing market.

Outlook
The general outlook for the accommodation 
vessel market is positive. The trend of 
increasing field life continues, resulting 
in a growing need for services related to 
maintenance and modification projects. 

Further, there have been an increasing 
number of prospects related to hook-up and 
commissioning of new fields, particularly in the 
North Sea, where there have been a number of 
significant finds over the past year. In general, 
the lead time tends to be longer for hook-up 
and commissioning jobs (2-3 years) than for 
maintenance and upgrade jobs (1-2 years).

The North Sea market remains busy, with high 
activity both with regards to work on existing 
fields and hook-up and commissioning of new 
fields. Lead times between contract award 
and operation start-up have increased with 
opportunities as long as three years into the 
future being discussed. However, there have 
not been any changes with regards to contract 
lengths and seasonal pattern. Most contracts 
are still less than 12 months duration and 
opportunities remain greater in the summer 
season than in the winter season.

Mexico has been a stable market for many 
years. Recently, the activity level with regards to 
production drilling and construction has been 
high, which should bode well for demand for 
offshore accommodation going forward.

The growth outlook in the Brazilian market 
appears promising. There are currently three 
offshore accommodation vessels working in the 
Campos basin, and it is likely that more vessels 

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will be needed in the short-to-medium term. In 
the long-term there should also be a significant 
growth potential in other areas. 

Demand in other parts of the world tends to be 
volatile, although there seems to have been an 
underlying positive development over the past 
few years. Of these markets, Australia appears 
to be the most promising for the time being, 
with certain identified prospects.

In addition to the existing worldwide fleet of 
19 semi-submersible accommodation vessels, 
there are 8 vessels confirmed to be under 
construction. Although this represents a supply 
growth in relative terms, the market should 
be able to absorb the new vessels without 
significant downward pressure on day rates 
and utilisation rates in the long term, taking 
into account that demand is likely to continue 
to grow over the coming years. Furthermore, 
the age of some of the existing vessels is likely 
to result in some of these vessels being taken 
out of the market over the coming five to ten 
years.

Health, safety and the environment (HSE)
A successful performance with respect to HSE is 
fundamental to all of Prosafe’s operations and 
is reflected in the company’s core values. The 
company works proactively and systematically 
to reduce injuries and sickness absence. 

Prosafe operates a zero accident mind-set 
philosophy which means that no accidents or 
serious incidents are acceptable. Over the past 
years, the company has focused on preventive 
measures and a number of initiatives have 
been implemented in order to further 
strengthen the safety culture. Simultaneously, 
new systems and procedures have been 
introduced which have resulted in improved 
safety results over time.

Injury (LTI) (i.e. incident that resulted in the 
employee being absent from the next work 
shift). Fortunately, in respect of this incident 
there were no long-term consequences for the 
employee. This translates into an LTI frequency 
rate of 0.98 for 2012, compared to 0.95 in 2011. 
The LTI frequency is calculated by multiplying 
the number of LTIs by 1 million and dividing 
this by the total number of man-hours worked.

Sickness absence increased to 3.3 per cent in 
2012 from 2.1 per cent in 2011.

Prosafe had no accidental discharges to the 
natural environment in 2012 and continues 
to actively reduce emissions by investment in 
more modern and fuel efficient equipment 
and continuous improvement in operating 
procedures.

Human resources and diversity
Prosafe’s workforce consisted of 547 individuals 
at the end of 2012, as compared to 551 in the 
previous year. Prosafe’s global presence was 
reflected in the fact that its employees came 
from 27 countries around the world. The overall 
workforce turnover in the group was 7.6 per 
cent in 2012, an increase from 4.2 per cent in 2011.

The company operates an equal opportunity 
policy including gender equality. Men have, 
however, traditionally made up a greater 
proportion of the recruitment base for offshore 
operations, and this is reflected in Prosafe’s 
gender breakdown. As of 31 December 2012, 
women accounted for 15 per cent of the overall 
workforce, compared to 11 per cent in 2011. 
Onshore the proportion of women was 41 per 
cent, as opposed to 43 per cent in 2011.
Women constituted 15 per cent of the 
managers as at 31 December 2012, as opposed 
to 18 per cent at the end of 2011.

During the year, Prosafe recorded one Lost Time 

Prosafe aims to offer the same opportunities to 
all and there is no discrimination due to race, 

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gender, nationality, culture or religion with 
respect to recruit ment, remuneration or 
promotion.

Corporate governance
Corporate governance in Prosafe is based on 
the principles contained in the Norwegian 
Code of Practice for Corporate Governance 
of 23 October 2012. There are no significant 
deviations between the Code of Practice and 
the way it has been implemented in Prosafe. 
The company’s full Corporate Governance 
report is set out on Prosafe’s website http://
www.prosafe.com.

By displaying robust corporate governance, 
the company aims to strengthen confidence in 
the company among shareholders, the capital 
market and other interested parties, and will 
help ensure maximum value creation over time 
in the best interest of shareholders, employees 
and other stakeholders.

At the Annual General Meeting on 23 May 
2012, Christian Brinch and Ronny Johan 
Langeland were re-elected as Directors for a 
period of two years.

Corporate social responsibility
Prosafe aims to be a socially responsible 
company and to further develop its business 
in a sustainable manner. In order to ensure 
long-term, viable development and profit, the 
company balances economic, environmental 
and social objectives and integrates them into 
its daily business activities and decisions.

Prosafe’s objectives for corporate social 
responsibility are based on the company’s 
strategy, core values, Code of Conduct and 
principles for corporate governance, in addition 
to international recognised principles and 
guidelines. In order to advance its commitment 
to sustainability and corporate citizenship, 

Prosafe signed up as a member of the United 
Nations Global Compact in October 2008.

Going forward, the company will continue to 
aim for continuous improvement of internal 
standards, the way it works with partners and 
suppliers, and to manage the impact of its 
operations.

Risk
Prosafe categorises its primary risks under the 
following headings: strategic, operational, 
financial and compliance related. The 
company’s Board and senior officers manage 
these risk factors through continuous 
reporting, board meetings, periodic reviews of 
the business and tenders, and rolling strategy 
and budget processes. This is supplemented 
by dialogue and exchange of views with the 
company’s management.

The company aims to create shareholder value 
by allocating capital and resources to the  
business opportunities that yield the best 
return relative to the risk involved within its  
specified strategic direction. 

Prosafe seeks to reduce its exposure to 
operational, financial and compliance related 
risk through proper operating routines, the use 
of financial instruments and insurance policies.

Further information on financial risk 
management is provided in note 21 to the 
consolidated financial statements.
An account of the main features of the 
company’s internal control and risk 
management systems is available on Prosafe’s 
website http://www.prosafe.com.

Shareholders
According to the shareholder register as at 31 
December 2012, the ten largest shareholders 
held a total of 47.3 per cent of the issued 
shares. The remaining shares were held by 

 
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4 380 investors. A nominee account in the 
name of State Street Bank was the largest 
shareholder with a holding of 12.2 per cent of 
the issued shares.

The number of issued shares in Prosafe is 
229 936 790 at a nominal value of EUR 0.25 
each, of which 6 963 731 shares were owned 
by Prosafe SE. There has been no change in 
share capital in the reporting period.

Further information is shown in note 16 to the 
consolidated financial statements.

Auditor
The independent auditor of the company, 
Ernst & Young Cyprus Ltd., has expressed its 
willingness to continue as the company’s 
auditor. Reference to auditors’ fee is made to 
note 8 to the consolidated accounts.

Proposed dividend
Prosafe’s aim is that its shareholders receive a 
competitive return on their shares through a 
combination of share price appreciation and a 
direct return in the form of dividends. The level 
of dividend reflects the underlying financial 
development of the company, while taking into 
account opportunities for further value creation 
through profitable investment.

The Board has approved a dividend policy of 
up 75 per cent of the company’s net profit paid 
four times per year in the following year. 
In 2012, a total dividend equivalent to USD 0.48 
per share was distributed to the shareholders. 
The dividend was paid in the form of NOK 3.06 
per share. Typically, an interim dividend will 
be declared together with the release of the 
quarterly results.

At 31 December 2012, Prosafe SE had a 
distributable equity of USD 1 124.6 million. 
The parent company showed a net profit of 
USD 27.4 million for 2012, which the Board 
proposes to be allocated as follows (in USD 
million):

Dividend

Transferred to equity

Total

0.0 million 

 27.4 million

27.4 million

Events after 31 December 2012

New bond loan
On 4 January 2013, Prosafe successfully 
completed a NOK 500 million unsecured bond 
issue maturing in January 2020. In connection 
with this bond issue, Prosafe bought back NOK 
156 million of one of the existing bonds, PRS06 
PRO, which will mature on 14 October 2013 at 
102.25.

About Prosafe

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Cyprus crisis
A proposal for an agreement relating to a 
stabilisation package between the Government 
of Cyprus and the Eurozone countries was 
made public on 16 March 2012. At the date of 

this report the matter remains unresolved.

On 15 March 2013, Prosafe held approximately 
USD 550 000 on deposit in one bank in Cyprus. 

Private placing of 13 million shares
On 15 March 2013, the company announced 
the successful completion of a private 
placement of 13 000 000 new shares directed 
towards Norwegian and international 
institutional investors, after close of the 
Oslo Stock Exchange on 14 March 2013. 
The over-subscribed placement was made 
at a subscription price of NOK 58 per share, 
and the share capital increase represented 
approximately 5.7 per cent of the issued shares 
in the company. Gross proceeds amounted to 
NOK 754 million, and will be used to fund value 
enhancing growth investments.

The issuance of the new shares was resolved 
by the company's Board of directors pursuant 
to an authorisation granted at the company's 
annual general meeting on 23 May 2012. 
The shares allocated in the private placement 
were issued and registered in the Norwegian 
Central Securities Depository (VPS) on 18 March 
2013, and were tradable on the Oslo Stock 
Exchange from the same date. The new share 
capital of the company was increased by EUR 
3 250 000 to EUR 60 734 197.50, divided on 
242 936 790 shares with a nominal value of 
EUR 0.25 per share.

Larnaca, 20 March 2013
Board of Directors of Prosafe SE

Michael Raymond Parker

Christian Brinch

Roger Cornish

Non-executive chairman

Non-executive deputy chairman

Non-executive director

Ronny Johan Langeland

Non-executive director

Carine Smith Ihenacho

Non-executive director

Christakis Pavlou

Non-executive director

Consolidated accounts

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT

(USD million)

Charter revenues

Other operating revenues

Operating revenues

Employee benefits

Other operating expenses

Operating profit before depreciation

Depreciation

Operating profit

Interest income

Interest expenses

Other financial income

Other financial expenses

Net financial items

Profit before taxes

Taxes

Net profit

Attributable to equity holders of the parent

Earnings per share (USD)

Diluted earnings per share (USD)

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Note

6

8

9

10

12

12

4, 11, 12

11, 12

13

14

14

2012

423.9 

86.5 

510.4 

(97.7)

(132.5)

280.1 

(57.7)

222.4 

1.1 

(40.9)

27.4 

(32.0)

(44.4)

178.0 

(0.5)

177.5 

2011

400.7 

48.9 

449.6 

(93.0)

(99.0)

257.6 

(65.3)

192.3 

0.3 

(42.4)

32.8 

(25.9)

(35.2)

157.1 

0.9 

158.0 

177.5 

158.0 

0.80 

0.80 

0.71 

0.71 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(USD million)

Net profit for the year

Foreign currency translation

Revaluation hedging instruments

Note

21

2012

177.5 

(0.9)

(3.7)

2011

158.0 

(0.1)

0.7 

Income tax effect on components of comprehensive income

0.0 

0.0 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income

Attributable to equity holders of the parent

(4.6)

172.9 

0.6 

158.6 

172.9 

158.6

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(USD million)

ASSETS

Goodwill

Rigs

New builds

Other tangible assets

Other non-current assets

Total non-current assets

Cash and deposits

Debtors

Fair value on derivatives

Other current assets

Total current assets

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share capital

Other equity

Total equity

Interest-bearing non-current liabilities

Deferred tax

Fair value on derivatives

Other provisions

Total non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing current debt

Accounts payable

Taxes payable

Fair value on derivatives

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Larnaca, 20 March 2013

Note

31.12.2012

31.12.2011

10

10

10, 25

10

6

20, 22

20, 21

20, 21

20, 23

16

17, 20, 21

13

20, 21

17, 20, 21

20, 21

13

20, 21

18, 20, 21

226.7 

896.3 

135.6 

5.4 

16.5 

1 280.5 

103.6 

45.7 

14.6 

42.8 

206.7 

1 487.2 

63.9 

452.4 

516.3 

745.6 

28.1 

36.3 

2.4 

812.4 

64.8 

9.3 

19.9 

0.0 

64.5 

158.5 

1 487.2 

226.7 

893.7 

58.3 

5.1 

0.0 

1 183.8 

93.4 

56.5 

0.0 

42.4 

192.3 

1 376.1 

63.9 

397.9 

461.8 

756.9 

33.6 

32.5 

2.1 

825.1 

3.6 

5.3 

17.3 

12.8 

50.2 

89.2 

1 376.1 

Michael Raymond Parker

Christian Brinch

Roger Cornish

Non-executive chairman

Non-executive deputy chairman

Non-executive director

Ronny Johan Langeland

Non-executive director

Carine Smith Ihenacho

Non-executive director

Christakis Pavlou

Non-executive director

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT

(USD million)

Note

2012

2011

CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Profit before taxes

Unrealised currency (gain)/loss on long-term debt

Gain on sale of shares

Gain on sale of tangible assets

Depreciation

Financial income

Financial cost

Change in working capital

Other items from operating activities

Net cash flow from operating activities

CASH FLOW FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from sale of shares

Proceeds from sale of tangible assets

Acquisition of shares

Acquisition of tangible assets

Interest received

17

4

10

10

4

6

4

10, 25

178.0 

15.0 

0.0 

(4.8)

57.7 

(1.1)

40.9 

4.0 

(6.6)

283.1 

0.0 

38.5 

0.0 

(188.1)

1.1 

157.1 

(9.0)

(10.2)

0.0 

65.3 

(0.3)

42.4 

(48.5)

(7.6)

189.2 

75.1 

0.0 

(65.0)

(119.1)

0.3 

Net cash flow from investing activities

(148.5)

(108.7)

CASH FLOW FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Proceeds from new interest-bearing debt

Repayments of interest-bearing debt

Dividends paid

Interest paid

Sale of own shares

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net cash flow

Cash and deposits at 1 January

Cash and deposits at 31 December

17, 20, 21

17, 20, 21

15

22

317.1 

(282.2)

(118.6)

(40.9)

0.2 

(124.4)

10.2 

93.4 

103.6 

870.4 

(806.3)

(107.1)

(42.4)

0.0 

(85.4)

(4.9)

98.3 

93.4 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(USD million)

Equity at 31 December 2010

Net profit

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income 1)

Sale of own shares

Dividend

Share
capital

63.9 

Own
shares

(49.1)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.1 

0.0 

Equity at 31 December 2011

63.9 

(49.0)

Net profit

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income 1)

Sale of own shares

Dividend

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.2 

0.0 

Other
equity

375.7 

158.0 

0.0 

158.0 

(0.1)

(107.1)

426.5 

177.5 

0.0 

177.5 

0.0 

(118.6)

Cash 
flow 
hedges

(24.2)

0.0 

0.7 

0.7 

0.0 

0.0 

(23.5)

0.0 

(3.7)

(3.7)

0.0 

0.0 

Foreign 
currency 
translation

44.0 

0.0 

(0.1)

(0.1)

0.0 

0.0 

43.9 

0.0 

(0.9)

(0.9)

0.0 

0.0 

Total 
equity

410.3 

158.0 

0.6 

158.6 

0.0 

(107.1)

461.8 

177.5 

(4.6)

172.9 

0.2 

(118.6)

Equity at 31 December 2012

63.9 

(48.8)

485.4 

(27.2)

43.0 

516.3 

1) Total comprehensive income is attributable to the equity owner of the parent

The legal form of the share capital and the share premium accounts are reflected in the statement 
of changes in equity of the accompanying parent financial statements. Other equity includes share 
premium reserve and retained earnings.

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

NOTE 1: CORPORATE INFORMATION

Prosafe SE (the ‘Company’) is a public limited company domiciled in Larnaca, Cyprus. The Company is 

listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker code PRS. The consolidated financial statements comprise 

the financial statements of the Company and its subsidiaries (together referred to as the ‘Group’). The 

consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2012 were authorised for issue 

in accordance with a resolution of the board of directors on 20 March 2013. The Group is the world’s 

leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs.

NOTE 2: BASIS OF PREPARATION

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial 

Reporting Standards (IFRS) endorsed by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus 

Companies Law, Cap 113. The accounts have been prepared on a historical cost basis, except for 

derivative financial instruments and financial investments that are stated at fair value. The consolidated 

financial statements are presented in US dollars (USD), and all values are presented in USD million 

unless otherwise stated. The accounting principles adopted are consistent with those of the previous 

financial year. 

New and amended standards 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the 

following new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations effective as of 1 January 2012:

•	IFRS	7	Financial	instruments;	Disclosures	–	Enhanced	Derecognition	Disclosure	Requirements.	

  The amendment requires additional disclosure about financial assets that have been transferred but

   not derecognized to enable the user of the Group’s financial statements to understand the 

  relationship with those assets that have not been derecognized and their associated liabilities. 

  In addition, the amendment requires disclosures about the entity’s continuing involvement in 

  derecognized assets to enable the users to evaluate the nature of, and risks associated with, such 

  involvement. The amendment is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 July 2011. 

  The Group does not have any assets with these characteristics so there has been no effect on the 

  presentation of its financial statements.

•	IAS	12	Income	taxes.	The	amendment	clarifies	the	determination	of	deferred	tax	on	investment		

  property measured at fair value and introduces a rebuttable presumption that deferred tax on  

  investment property measured using the fair value model in IAS 40 shall be determined on the basis 

  that its carrying amount will be recovered through sale. The presumption can be rebutted if two 

	 specific	criteria	have	been	met.	The	amendment	also	includes	an	implementation	of	SIC	21	–	Income		

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	 Taxes	–	Recovery	of	Revalued	Non-depreciable	Assets	stating	that	deferred	tax	on	non-depreciable		

  assets measured using to the revaluation model in IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment shall always  

  be measured on a sale basis. Within the EU/EEA area, the amendments are effective for annual periods  

  beginning on or after 1 July 2011. 

Approved IFRSs and IFRICs with future effective dates 

Standards and interpretations that are issued up to the date of issuance of the consolidated financial 

statements, but not yet effective, are disclosed below. The Group’s intention is to adopt the relevant 

new and amended standards and interpretations when they become effective, subject to EU approval 

before the consolidated financial statements are issued.

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements

The amendments to IAS 1 imply that the items presented in other comprehensive income (OCI) shall 

be grouped in two categories. Items that could be reclassified to profit or loss at a future point in 

time, for example net gain on hedge of net investment, exchange differences on translation of foreign 

operations, net movement on cash flow hedges and net gain or loss on available-for-sale financial 

assets, shall be presented separately from items that will never be reclassified, for example, actuarial 

gains and losses on defined benefit plans. The amendments affect the presentation only and have no 

impact on the Group’s financial position or performance. The amendments become effective for annual 

periods beginning on or after 1 July 2012, and will therefore be applied in the Group’s first annual report 

after becoming effective. 

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IAS 19 Employee Benefits

The IASB has issued numerous amendments to IAS 19. These range from fundamental changes such 

as removing the corridor mechanism and the concept of expected returns on plan assets to simple 

clarifications and rewording. Removing the corridor mechanism implies that actuarial gains and losses 

shall be recognised in other comprehensive income (OCI) in the current period. The amendments to IAS 

19 will impact the net benefit expense, as the expected return on plan assets will be calculated using 

the same interest rate as applied for the purpose of discounting the benefit obligation. 

The amendments are effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013.  

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IAS 28 Investment in Associates and Joint Ventures 

As a consequence of the new standards IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests 

in Other Entities, IAS 28 Investments in Associates has been renamed IAS 28 Investment in Associates 

and Joint Ventures, and describes the application of the equity method to investments in joint ventures 

 
 
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in addition to associates. Within the EU/EEA area, the amendments are effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after 1 January 2014.  

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation    

IAS 32 is amended in order to clarify the meaning of “currently has a legally enforceable right to set-off” 

and the application of the IAS 32 offsetting criteria to settlement systems (such as central clearing 

house systems) which apply gross settlement mechanisms that are not simultaneous. 

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014. 

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IFRS 7 Financial Instruments: Disclosures  

The amendments imply that entities are required to disclose information about rights to set-off 

and related arrangements (e.g., collateral agreements). The disclosures would provide users with 

information that is useful in evaluating the effect of netting agreements on an entity’s financial 

position. The new disclosures are required for all recognised financial instruments that are set off in 

accordance with IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation. The disclosures also apply to recognised 

financial instruments that are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar 

agreement, irrespective of whether they are set off in accordance with IAS 32. The amendments will 

not impact the Group’s financial position or performance and become effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after 1 January 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods. 

IFRS 9 Financial Instruments: Classification and Measurement 

IFRS 9, as issued, reflects the first phase of IASB’s work on the replacement of IAS 39 and applies to 

the classification and measurement of financial assets and financial liabilities as defined in IAS 39. 

The standard was initially effective for accounting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013, but 

amendments to IFRS 9 issued in December 2011 moved the mandatory effective date to 1 January 

2015. Subsequent phases of this project will address hedge accounting and impairment of financial 

assets.  

The Group will evaluate potential effects of IFRS 9 in accordance with the other phases as soon as the 

final standard, including all phases, is issued. 

IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IAS 27 Separate Financial Statements   

IFRS 10 replaces the portion of IAS 27 Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements that addresses 

the	accounting	for	consolidated	financial	statements	and	SIC-12	Consolidation	–	Special	Purpose	

Entities. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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IFRS 10 establishes a single control model that applies to all entities including special purpose entities. 

The changes introduced by IFRS 10 will require management to exercise significant judgement to 

determine which entities are controlled and therefore are required to be consolidated by a parent, 

compared with the requirements that were in IAS 27. As a result, the Group has evaluated the entities 

to be consolidated pursuant to IFRS 10 and compared with the requirements of the current IAS 27. 

 Within the EU/EEA area, IFRS 10 is effective for annual periods starting on or after 2014.  

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

Amendments to IFRS 10, IAS 27 and IFRS 12 related to Investment Entities 

Amendments to IFRS 10 imply that enterprises defined as investment entities no longer shall 

consolidate	their	subsidiaries.	With	one	exception	–	subsidiaries	engaged	in	investment	related	services	

to the investment entity shall be consolidated. Other investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and 

associates shall be recognised at fair value through profit and loss. Investment entities are required 

to recognise all subsidiaries at fair value through profit and loss pursuant to IFRS 10, and present the 

separate financial statements as their only financial statements. The disclosure requirements are 

extended. 

The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014, but the EU has 

not yet approved the amendments. 

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements 

This	standard	replaces	IAS	31	Interests	in	Joint	Ventures	and	SIC-13	Jointly-controlled	Entities	–	Non-

monetary Contributions by Venturers. IFRS 11 removes the option to account for jointly controlled 

entities (JCEs) using proportionate consolidation. All entities meeting the definition of a joint venture 

must be accounted for using the equity method. Within the EU/EEA area, IFRS 11 is effective for annual 

periods beginning on or after 1 January 2014.  

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interests in Other Entities 

IFRS 12 applies for enterprises with interests in subsidiaries, joint arrangements, associates and 

structured entities. IFRS 12 replaces the disclosure requirements that were previously included in IAS 27 

Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements, IAS 28 Investments in Associates and IAS 31 Interests 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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in Joint Ventures. A number of new disclosures are also required, but has no impact on the Group’s 

financial position or performance. Within the EU/EEA area, IFRS 12 is effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after 1 January 2014. 

IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement 

The standard establishes a single source of guidance under IFRS for all fair value measurements, i.e., 

for requirements of all standards related to measuring fair value for assets and obligations. IFRS 13 is 

effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2013. 

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

Annual Improvements 2009-2011   

IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements  

The amendments to IAS 1 clarify the difference between voluntary additional comparative information 

and the minimum required comparative information. Generally, the presentation of the previous 

period’s comparative information will meet the minimum requirements. The amendments have no 

impact on the Group’s financial position or performance and are effective for annual periods beginning 

on or after 1 January 2013, but the EU has not yet approved the amendments.    

IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment 

The amendment clarifies that major spare parts and servicing equipment that meet the definition 

of property, plant and equipment are not inventory. The amendment is effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after 1 January 2013, but has not yet been approved by the EU.  

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

IAS 32 Financial Instruments: Presentation 

The amendment clarifies that income taxes arising from distributions to equity holders shall be 

accounted for in accordance with IAS 12 Income Taxes. The amendment is effective for annual periods 

beginning on or after 1 January 2013, but has not yet been approved by the EU.

The amendment is not expected to have any impact on disclosures, financial position or performance 

when applied at a future date.

NOTE 3: SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

JUDGMENTS. The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires management 

to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the end of the reporting period. 

However, uncertainty about these assumptions and estimates could result in outcomes that require a 

material adjustment to the carrying amount of the asset or liability affected in future periods. 

In the process of applying the Group’s accounting policies, management has made the following 

judgments, which have the most significant effect on the amount recognised in the consolidated 

financial statements. 

Prosafe owns and operates a fleet of accommodation and service rigs. Based on an evaluation of the 

terms and conditions of the arrangements in the contracts, the Group has determined that it retains all 

significant risks and rewards of ownership of the vessels and therefore none of the contracts have been 

accounted for as a financial lease. 

ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS. The estimates and assumptions are assessed on a continuous basis. 

The estimates and assumptions which have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in 

the financial statements relate to depreciation of fixed assets, impairment assessment of non-financial 

assets, share-based payments, taxes and fair value of financial instruments. Estimated useful life of 

the Group’s semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs is 30 to 45 years dependent on the age 

at the time of acquisition and subsequent refurbishments. The management determines whether 

goodwill is impaired at least on an annual basis. This requires an estimation of the value in use of the 

cash-generating units to which the goodwill is allocated, which requires management to estimate the 

future cash flow from the cash-generating units and to apply a suitable discount rate. Further details 

are given in note 10. Estimating fair value for share-based payments requires determination of the most 

appropriate valuation model and the most appropriate inputs to the valuation model including the 

expected life of the share options, volatility and dividend yield.

When the fair value of financial assets and financial liabilities recorded in the statement of financial 

position cannot be derived from active markets, they are determined using valuation techniques 

including the discounted cash flows model. The inputs to these models are taken from observable 

markets where possible, but where this is not feasible, a degree of judgment is required in establishing 

fair values. The judgments include considerations of inputs such as liquidity risk, credit risk and volatility.  

Uncertainties exist with respect to the interpretation of complex tax regulations and the amount and 

timing of future taxable income. Given the wide range of international business relationships and the 

long-term nature and complexity of existing contractual agreements, differences arising between the 

actual results and the assumptions made, or future changes to such assumptions, could necessitate 

future adjustments to tax income and expense already recorded.

BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION. The consolidated financial statements comprise the financial statements of 

the parent company and its subsidiaries. Subsidiaries are fully consolidated from the date of acquisition, 

being the date on which the Group obtains control, and continue to be consolidated until the date that 

such control ceases. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same reporting 

 
 
 
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period as the parent company, using consistent accounting policies. All intra-group balances, income 

and expenses, unrealised gains and losses and dividends resulting from intra-group transactions are 

eliminated in full.

A change in the ownership interest of a subsidiary, without a loss of control, is accounted for as an 

equity transaction. If the Group loses control over a subsidiary, it: 

•	derecognises	the	assets	and	liability	of	the	subsidiary 

•	derecognises	the	carrying	amount	of	any	non-controlling	interest 

•	derecognises	the	cumulative	translation	differences,	recorded	in	equity 

•	recognises	the	fair	value	of	the	consideration	received 

•	recognises	the	fair	value	of	any	investment	retained 

•	recognises	any	surplus	or	deficit	in	profit	and	loss 

•	reclassifies	the	parent’s	share	of	components	previously	recognised	in	other	comprehensive	income	to		

   profit and loss or retained earnings, as appropriate.

BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND GOODWILL. Business combinations are accounted for using the 

acquisition method. The cost of an acquisition is measured as the aggregate of the consideration 

transferred, measured at acquisition date fair value. Acquisition costs incurred are expensed and 

included in administrative expenses. 

When the Group acquires a business, it assesses the financial assets and liabilities assumed for 

appropriate classification and designation in accordance with the contractual terms, economic 

circumstances and pertinent conditions as at the acquisition date.  

Goodwill is initially measured at cost being the excess of the aggregate of the consideration transferred 

and the amount recognised for non-controlling interest over the net identifiable assets acquired and 

liabilities assumed. If this consideration is lower than the fair value of the net assets of the subsidiary 

acquired, the difference is recognised in profit and loss. 

After initial recognition, goodwill is measured at cost less any accumulated impairment losses. For the 

purpose of impairment testing, goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the acquisition 

date, allocated to each of the Group’s cash generating units that are expected to benefit from the 

combination, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilities of the acquiree are assigned to those 

units.

Where goodwill forms part of a cash generating unit and part of the operation within that unit is 

disposed of, the goodwill associated with the operation disposed of is included in the carrying amount 

of the operation when determining the gain or loss on disposal of the operation. Goodwill disposed of in 

this circumstance is measured based on the relative values of the operation disposed of and the portion 

of the cash generating unit retained.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The presentation currency is USD. This is also the functional 

currency for the parent company. Transactions in other currencies than the USD are translated at 

the exchange rate prevailing at the transaction date. Monetary items in other currencies than the 

functional currency are translated to the functional currency at the exchange rate on the balance sheet 

date, and the currency difference is recognised in the profit and loss account. Non-monetary items in 

other currencies than the functional currency are translated at the exchange rate at the transaction 

date. When consolidating companies with a functional currency other than the USD, profit and loss 

items are translated at the monthly average exchange rate, while balance sheet items are translated at 

the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Translation differences are taken to other comprehensive 

income. On disposal of a foreign operation, the deferred cumulative amount recognised in other 

comprehensive income, relating to that particular operation, is recognised in the income statement. 

SEGMENT REPORTING. For management and monitoring purposes, the Group is organised into one 

segment;	chartering	and	operation	of	accommodation/service	rigs.	For	geographical	information,	

reference is made to note 5.

REVENUE RECOGNITION. Revenue is recognised to the extent that it is probable that the economic 

benefits will flow to Prosafe and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair 

value of the consideration received. Charter income is recognised on a straight line basis over the period 

the rig has operated. Prosafe does not transfer the risks or benefits of ownership of the asset to the 

customers and none of the contracts are accounted for as a financial lease. Management, crew services 

and other related income are recognised in the period the services are rendered. Interest income is 

recognised on an accrual basis. Interest income is included in financial items in the income statement. 

Dividends are recognised when Prosafe’s right to receive the payment is established. 

PROVISIONS are recognised when, and only when, the Group has a present obligation as a result of 

events that have taken place, and it can be proven probable that a financial settlement will take place 

as a result of this liability, and that the size of the amount can be measured reliably. Provisions are 

reviewed on each balance sheet date and their level reflects the best estimate of the liability.  

When Prosafe expects some or all of a provision to be reimbursed, the reimbursement is recognised 

as a separate asset, but only when the reimbursement is virtually certain. The expense relating to any 

provision is presented in the income statement net of any reimbursement.

TANGIBLE ASSETS are stated at acquisition cost less cumulative depreciation and accumulated 

impairment losses, if any. Assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated 

economically useful lives, with account taken of their estimated residual value. The management makes 

annual assessments of residual value, methods of depreciation and the remaining economic life of 

the assets. Components of an asset which have an estimated shorter life than the main component of 

the asset are accordingly depreciated over this shorter period. Acquisition cost includes costs directly 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Subsequent expenditures are added to the book value 

of the asset or accounted for on a separate basis, when it is likely that future benefits would derive 

from the expenditures. The rigs are subject to a periodic survey every five years, and associated costs 

are amortised over the five-year period to the next survey. Other repair and maintenance costs are 

expensed in the period they are incurred.  

In accordance with IAS 23, borrowing costs are capitalised on qualifying assets.   

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated on a straight line basis over their useful lifetime as follows:   

•	Semi-submersible	rigs	–	30	to	45	years	dependent	on	the	age	at	the	time	of	the	acquisition	and		

   subsequent refurbishments 

•	Buildings	–	20	to	30	years 

•	Equipment	–	3	to	5	years	

IMPAIRMENT OF NON-FINANCIAL ASSETS. The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there 

is an indication that an asset may be impaired. If any indication exists, or when annual impairment 

testing for an asset is required, the Group estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. An asset’s 

recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s or cash generating unit’s fair value less costs to sell 

and its value in use and is determined for an individual asset, unless the asset does not generate cash 

inflows that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. Where the carrying 

amount of an asset or cash generating unit exceeds its recoverable amount, the asset is considered 

impaired and is written down to its recoverable amount. In assessing value in use, the estimated future 

cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current 

market assessments of the time value of money and risks specific to the asset. In determining fair value 

less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. If no such transactions 

can be identified, an appropriate valuation model is used. These calculations are corroborated by 

valuation multiples, quoted share prices for publicly traded subsidiaries or other available fair value 

indicators. 

The Group bases its impairment calculation on detailed forecast calculations which are prepared 

separately for each of the Group’s cash generating units to which the individual assets are allocated. 

These forecast calculations are generally covering a period of five years. For longer periods, a long term 

growth rate is calculated and applied to project future cash flows after the fifth year.

For non-financial assets excluding goodwill, an assessment is made at each reporting date as 

to whether there is any indication that previously recognised impairment losses may no longer 

exist or may have decreased. If such indication exists, Prosafe estimates the asset’s recoverable 

amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there has been a change in the 

assumptions used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last impairment loss was 

recognised. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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IMPAIRMENT OF GOODWILL. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually, and when circumstances 

indicate that the carrying value may be impaired. Impairment is determined by assessing the 

recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit to which the goodwill relates. When the recoverable 

amount is lower than the carrying amount, the impairment loss is recognised in the income statement. 

Impairment losses related to goodwill cannot be reversed in future periods.

INVENTORIES are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Net realisable value is the 

estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business less estimated costs necessary to make the sale.

FINANCIAL ASSETS 

Initial recognition 

Financial assets in Prosafe SE are classified as financial assets at fair value through profit or loss, loans and 

receivables, available for sale financial assets or as derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an effective 

hedge, as appropriate. Prosafe determines the classification of its financial assets at initial recognition.

Financial assets are recognised initially at fair value plus directly attributable costs, with the exception 

of assets measured at fair value through profit and loss. 

Prosafe’s financial assets include cash and short-term deposits, trade and other receivables, financial 

derivatives and shares.

Subsequent measurement 

The subsequent measurement of financial assets depends on their classification as follows: 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss 

Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss include financial assets held for trading. 

Prosafe has no financial instruments designated as at fair value through profit and loss. Financial assets 

are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the near future. 

This category also includes derivative instruments entered into that do not meet the hedge accounting 

criteria as defined by IAS 39. Financial assets at fair value through profit and loss are carried in the 

balance sheet at fair value with gains and losses recognised in the income statement. 

Loans and receivables 

Loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are 

not quoted in an active market. Such financial assets are carried at amortised cost using the effective 

interest rate method. Gains and losses are recognised in the consolidated income statement when 

the loans and receivables are derecognised or impaired, as well as through the amortisation process. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available for 

sale or are not classified in any of the three preceding categories. After initial measurement, available 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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for sale financial assets are measured at fair value with unrealised gains and losses recognised directly 

in other comprehensive income until the investment is derecognised, at which time cumulative gain or 

loss recorded in equity is recognised in the income statement, or determined to be impaired, at which 

time the cumulative loss recorded in equity is recognised in the income statement. 

Derecognition 

A financial asset is derecognised when: 

•	The	rights	to	receive	cash	flows	from	the	asset	have	expired. 

•	The	Group	has	transferred	its	rights	to	receive	cash	flows	from	the	asset	or	has	assumed	an	obligation		

  to pay the received cash flows in full without material delay to a third party under a “pass-through”  

	 arrangement;	and	either	the	Group	has	transferred	substantially	all	the	risks	and	rewards	of	the	asset,		

  or the Group has neither transferred nor retained substantially all the risks and rewards of the asset,  

  but has transferred control of the asset.

Impairment of financial assets 

The Group assesses at each reporting date whether there is any objective evidence that a financial asset 

or a group of financial assets is impaired. A financial asset or a group of financial assets are deemed to 

be impaired if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events 

that have occurred after the initial recognition of the asset and that loss event has an impact on the 

estimated future cash flows of the financial asset or the group of financial assets that can be reliable 

estimated.

In the case of equity investments classified as available for sale, objective evidence would include 

a significant or prolonged decline in the fair value of the investment below its cost. Significant is 

evaluated against the original cost of the investment and prolonged against the period in which the 

fair value has been below its original cost. Where there is evidence of impairment, the cumulative 

loss, measured as the difference between the acquisition cost and the current fair value, less any 

impairment loss on the investment previously recognised in the income statement, is removed 

from other comprehensive income and recognised in the income statement. Impairment losses on 

equity	investments	are	not	reversed	through	the	income	statement;	increases	in	their	fair	value	after	

impairment are recognised directly in other comprehensive income. 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES 

Initial recognition 

Financial liabilities within the scope of IAS 39 are classified as financial liabilities at fair value through 

profit or loss, financial liabilities measured at amortised cost or as derivatives designated as hedging 

instruments in an effective hedge, as appropriate. Prosafe determines the classification of its financial 

liabilities at initial recognition. 

Financial liabilities are recognised initially at fair value and, in case of loans and borrowings, net of 

directly attributable costs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Prosafe’s financial liabilities include trade and other payables, bank overdraft, loans and borrowings, 

financial guarantee contracts and derivative financial instruments. 

Subsequent measurement 

The subsequent measurement of financial liabilities depends on their classification as follows: 

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss 

Financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss include financial liabilities held for trading. 

Financial liabilities are classified as held for trading if they are acquired for the purpose of selling in the 

near future. This category also includes derivative instruments entered into that do not meet the hedge 

accounting criteria as defined by IAS 39. Gains and losses on liabilities held for trading are recognised in 

the income statement. 

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost 

After initial recognition, interest bearing loans and borrowings are subsequently measured at amortised 

cost. Amortised cost is computed using the effective interest method. The calculation takes into account 

any transaction costs and fees that are an integral part of the effective interest rate. 

Gains and losses are recognised in the income statement when the liabilities are derecognised as well 

as through the amortisation process. 

Fair value of financial instruments 

The fair value of financial instruments that are actively traded in organised financial markets is 

determined by reference to quoted market bid prices at the close of business on the balance sheet 

date. For financial instruments where there is no active market, fair value is determined using valuation 

techniques. Such techniques may include using recent arm’s length market transactions, reference 

to the current fair value of another instrument that is substantially the same, discounted cash flow 

analysis or other valuation models.  

Derecognition  

A financial liability is derecognised when the obligation under the liability is discharged or cancelled or 

expires.  

When an existing financial liability is replaced by another from the same lender on substantially 

different terms, or the terms of an existing liability are substantially modified, such an exchange or 

modification is treated as a derecognition of the original liability and the recognition of a new liability, 

and the difference in the respective carrying amounts is recognised in the income statement. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS. Companies within the Group make contributions to pension schemes that are 

defined contribution plans. The companies’ payments are recognised in the income statement for the 

year to which the contribution applies.  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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SHARE-BASED PLANS. The Group has an option plan for key personnel which provides a cash settlement 

if an option is exercised. The fair value of the options is expensed over the period until vesting with 

recognition of a corresponding liability which also includes social security tax where relevant. This 

liability is remeasured at each balance sheet date up to and including the settlement date with changes 

in fair value recognised in the income statement.  

EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE. New information on the Group’s positions at the balance sheet 

date is taken into account in the annual financial statements. Events after the balance sheet date that 

do not affect the position at the balance sheet date, but which will affect the position in the future, are 

stated if significant.  

BORROWING COSTS. Borrowing costs directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production 

of an asset that necessarily takes a substantial period of time to get ready for its intended use or sale 

are capitalised as part of the cost of the respective assets. All other borrowing costs are expensed in the 

period they occur. Borrowing costs consist of interest and other costs that an entity incurs in connection 

with the borrowing of funds. 

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. Prosafe uses derivative financial instruments such as forward 

currency contracts and interest rate swaps to hedge its foreign currency risks and interest rate risks 

respectively. Such instruments are initially recognised at fair value on the date on which a derivative 

contract is entered into and are subsequently remeasured at fair value. Derivatives are carried as financial 

assets when the fair value is positive and as financial liabilities when the fair value is negative. 

Any gains and losses arising from changes in fair value on derivatives during the year that do not qualify 

for hedge accounting and the ineffective portion of an effective hedge, are taken directly to the income 

statement. 

The fair value of forward currency contracts is the discounted difference between the forward exchange 

rate and the contract price. The fair value of interest rate swap contracts is determined by reference to 

market price for similar instruments. 

At the inception of a hedge relationship, Prosafe formally designates and documents the hedge 

relationship to which the Group wishes to apply hedge accounting and the risk management objective 

and strategy for undertaking the hedge. The documentation includes identification of the hedging 

instrument, the hedged item or transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged and how the entity 

will assess the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the exposure to changes in the hedged 

item’s fair value or cash flows attributable to the hedged risk. Such hedges are expected to be highly 

effective in achieving offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows, and are assessed on an ongoing basis 

to determine that they actually have been highly effective throughout the financial reporting periods for 

which they were designated. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Hedges which meet the strict criteria for hedge accounting are accounted for as follows: 

Fair value hedges 

The change in fair value of a hedging derivative is recognised in the income statement. The change in 

the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the risk is recorded as a part of the carrying value of the 

hedged item and is also recognised in the income statement.  

For fair value hedges relating to items carried at amortised cost, the adjustment to carrying value is 

amortised through the income statement over the remaining term to maturity.  

Cash flow hedges 

The effective portion of the gain and loss on the hedging instrument is recognised directly in other 

comprehensive income, while any ineffective portion is recognised immediately in the income 

statement.

Amounts recognised as other comprehensive income are transferred to the income statement when 

the hedged transaction affects profit and loss, such as when the hedged financial income or financial 

expense is recognised or when a forecast sale occurs. When the hedged item is the cost of a non-

financial asset or a non-financial liability, the amounts recognised as other comprehensive income are 

transferred to the initial carrying amount of the non-financial assets or liability.  

Current versus non-current classification 

Derivative instruments that are not a designated and effective hedging instrument are classified as 

current or non-current or separated into a current and non-current portion based on an assessment of 

the facts and circumstances. 

When Prosafe holds a derivative as an economic hedge for a period beyond 12 months after the balance 

sheet date or a derivative instrument is designated as an effective hedging instrument, the derivative is 

classified as current or non-current consistent with the classification of the underlying item. Economic 

hedges are not treated as hedging for accounting purposes. 

TAXES in the income statement include taxes payable and changes in deferred tax. Deferred tax is 

calculated on the basis of temporary differences between book and tax values that exist at the end of 

the period. Deferred tax asset is recognised in the balance sheet when it is likely that the tax benefit can 

be utilised. Deferred tax and deferred tax asset are measured at nominal value.  

Income tax assets and liabilities for the current and prior periods are measured at the amount expected 

to be recovered or paid to the taxation authorities. 

Deferred tax liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the 

liability is settled, based on tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted at the reporting 

date. Deferred tax are provided using the liability method. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if a legally enforceable right exists to set off current tax 

assets against current income tax liabilities and the deferred taxes relate to the same taxable entity and 

the same taxation authority.

The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting date and reduced to the extent 

that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profit will be available to allow all or part of the 

deferred tax asset to be utilised. Unrecognised deferred tax assets are reassessed at each reporting date 

and are recognised to the extent that it has become probable that future taxable profits will allow the 

deferred tax asset to be recovered.   

CASH AND DEPOSITS include cash, bank deposits and other short-term deposits with an original 

maturity of three months or less. 

SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY. Any difference between the issue price of share capital and the nominal 

value is recognised as share premium. The costs incurred attributable to the issue of share capital are 

deducted from equity. 

OWN SHARES. Own equity instruments which are reacquired are recognised at cost and deducted from 

equity. No gain or loss is recognised in the income statement on the purchase, sale, issue or cancellation 

of the Group’s own equity instruments. 

NOTE 4: GAIN ON SALE OF SHARES IN 2011 

In July 2011, the Company acquired 21 542 568 shares in Floatel International Ltd (Floatel), which 

equalled 22.2 per cent of the shares. The acquisition price was NOK 16 per share. In August 2011, 

Floatel announced that the company had signed a heads of agreement to enter into an amalgamation 

agreement with Aqua Pellentesque Ltd. The shares were realised in September 2011, and the Company 

received a cash consideration of NOK 19.50 per share. A net gain of USD 10.2m in relation to this 

transaction has been recognised in the income statement. Net proceeds were USD 75.1 million.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 5: SEGMENT REPORTING 

Prosafe has one segment, which is chartering and operation of accommodation/service rigs. 

Operating revenues by geographical location

Europe

Americas

Australia/Asia

Total operating revenues

The revenue information above is based on the location of the customer.

Operating revenues from major customers situated in:

2012

 1)

148.2 

88.7 

87.6 

81.8 

51.1 

24.4 

0.0 

2)

29% 

17%

17%

16%

10%

5%

0%

Americas

Europe

Australia/Asia

Europe

Americas

Europe

Europe

1) Operating revenues in USD million

2) Percentage of total revenues 

Total assets by geographical location

Europe

Americas

Australia/Asia

Total assets

NOTE 6: OTHER OPERATING REVENUES

Mobilisation/demobilisation income

Gain on sale of non-current assets

Other contract income

Total other operating revenues

2012

218.3 

199.3 

92.8 

510.4 

2011

277.4 

172.2 

0.0 

449.6 

2011

1)

141.3 

106.8 

0.0 

21.3 

30.9 

73.0 

54.7 

2)

31%

24%

0%

4%

6%

16%

12%

2012

806.2 

402.0 

279.0 

2011

769.4 

420.8 

185.9 

1 487.2 

1 376.1 

2012

2011

2.0 

4.8 

79.7 

86.5 

4.1 

0.0 

44.8 

48.9 

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On 7 August 2012, Prosafe entered into an agreement to sell the accommodation jack-up Safe Esbjerg 
to a buyer in South East Asia. Total proceeds amount to USD 55 million and are divided into two 
tranches. In accordance with the agreement an amount of USD 38.5 million was paid on 5 October. 
The remaining USD 16.5 million will be paid as a three-year term loan with an interest rate of 10 per 
cent, and is included under 'other non-current assets' in the statement of financial position. The gain 
on the sale amounted to USD 4.8 million and has been recognised as other operating revenue.

NOTE 7: QUARTERLY RESULTS

Operating revenues

Operating expenses

EBITDA

Depreciation

Operating profit

Net financial items

Profit before taxes

Taxes

Net profit

Q1

125.7 

(51.1)

74.6 

(14.0)

60.6 

(12.5)

48.1 

(0.6)

47.5 

Q2

129.3 

(65.2)

64.1 

(14.3)

49.8 

(13.3)

36.5 

(0.6)

35.9 

Q3

142.3 

(61.4)

80.9 

(14.4)

66.5 

(13.7)

52.8 

(1.0)

51.8 

Q4

113.1 

(52.6)

60.5 

(15.0)

45.5 

(4.9)

40.6 

1.7 

42.3 

2012

510.4 

(230.3)

280.1 

(57.7)

222.4 

(44.4)

178.0 

(0.5)

177.5 

NOTE 8: EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, MANAGEMENT REMUNERATION AND AUDIT FEE

Wages and salaries

Contract personnel

Other remuneration

Social security taxes

Change in share option provision

Pension expenses

Other personnel-related expenses

Total employee benefits

Bonus scheme

2012

46.7 

29.3 

2.3 

5.9 

(1.4)

5.2 

9.7 

97.7 

2011

39.0 

36.0 

2.2 

5.1 

(0.4)

3.6 

7.5 

93.0 

The Company’s bonus scheme embraces the corporate management and the operational 
management team. The bonus depends on achieving defined results relating to earnings, the 
attainment of strategic goals and HSE. 

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Share options

The corporate management and other key employees (in total 16 persons) are included in a synthetic 
share option programme. The outstanding options were granted in 2009 and 2011. When a synthetic 
option is exercised, the option holder is paid a cash consideration corresponding to the difference 
between the share price at the exercise date adjusted for any dividends paid during the period, and 
the share price at grant. All synthetic options are capped at two times strike price. Net proceeds after 
tax shall be used to purchase shares in the Company at market price. This plan has no dilution effect, 
since the shares will be purchased in the market. The options are valued by using the Black-Scholes 
option pricing model. The right to exercise is subject to the employee being employed during the 
vesting period. 

Share price at 31 December (NOK)

Weighted average fair value (NOK) at 31 December

Provision at 31 December (USD million)

2012

47.32 

5.37 

0.6

2011

40.99 

4.39 

2.2

Options granted 2008

Options granted 2009

Options granted 2011

Forfeited in 2010

Exercised in 2011

Forfeited in 2011

Exercised in 2012

Forfeited in 2012

Outstanding options at 31 December 2012

Exercisable at 31 December 2012

Vesting date in May 2011

Grant date

Exercise price at grant (NOK)

Exercise price at 31.12.2012 (NOK)

Vesting date

Expiry date

Lifetime closing balance

Volatility closing balance

Interest rate closing balance

Fair value closing balance (NOK)

Outstanding options at 31.12.2012

2 768 829 

910 000 

770 000 

(917 524)

(70 000)

(20 000)

(673 000)

(2 036 305)

732 000 

32 000 

22.05.2009

30.45

21.64

22.05.2011

22.05.2013

0.39

0.29

0.01

19.93

32 000

Vesting date in November 2014

Grant date

Exercise price at grant (NOK)

Exercise price at 31.12.2012 (NOK)

Vesting date

Expiry date

Lifetime closing balance

Volatility closing balance

Interest rate closing balance

Fair value closing balance (NOK)

Outstanding options at 31.12.2012

Vesting date in November 2015

Grant date

Exercise price at grant (NOK)

Exercise price at 31.12.2012 (NOK)

Vesting date

Expiry date

Lifetime closing balance

Volatility closing balance

Interest rate closing balance

Fair value closing balance (NOK)

Outstanding options at 31.12.2012

39

31.05.2011

54.05

48.31

30.11.2014

30.11.2014

1.92

0.32

0.01

6.26

350 000

31.05.2011

58.21

52.47

30.11.2015

30.11.2015

2.92

0.33

0.01

5.27

350 000

The right to exercise is subject to the employee being employed during the vesting period. 

Pension and severance pay

Members of the corporate management have agreements on severance pay. Under these agreements, 

the Company guarantees a remuneration corresponding to the base salary received at the time of 

departure for a period of up to two years after the normal six-month period of notice. 

With the exception of the agreement with the CEO, these agreements specify that benefits received 

from new employers are deducted from the remuneration due, unless the person concerned left as a 

result of an acquisition, sale or merger. The CEO has an agreement on early retirement pension after 

the age of 60 and until the age of 67. With full earning of pension entitlement, the annual early retire-

ment pension will equal 24 times the Norwegian national insurance base rate.

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In accordance with the code of practice for corporate governance recommended by the Oslo Stock 
Exchange, remuneration for the corporate management and the board of directors is specified below.

Senior officers

(USD 1 000)

Year

Salary

Bonus 1) Pension 2)

benefits 3) options 4)

Value of

Other

share

Karl Ronny Klungtvedt (CEO)

Sven Børre Larsen (CFO)

Robin Laird (COO)

Karl Ronny Klungtvedt (CEO)

Sven Børre Larsen (CFO)

Robin Laird (COO)

2012

2012

2012

2011

2011

2011

614 

377 

556 

580 

345 

523 

385 

237 

343 

283 

0 

266 

55 

34 

83 

54 

33 

78 

557 

45 

778 

38 

34 

181 

18 

14 

14 

353 

8 

350 

1)   Payment based on previous years’ achievements

2)   For the CEO, the figures include increase in early retirement pension liability

3)   For Mr Klungtvedt and Mr Laird, the amounts include exercise of share options granted in 2009

4)   Valuation at 31 December 2012 based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model

Board of directors

(USD 1 000)

Michael Raymond Parker (chair)

Christian Brinch (deputy chair)

Ronny Johan Langeland

Christakis Pavlou

Roger Cornish 

Carine Smith Ihenacho

Elin Nicolaisen (resigned May 2012)

Michael Raymond Parker (chair)

Christian Brinch (deputy chair)

Ronny Johan Langeland

Elin Nicolaisen

Christakis Pavlou

Roger Cornish 

Carine Smith Ihenacho (appointed May 2011)

Board

fees  1)

143 

116 

109 

92 

98 

83 

33 

135 

98 

96 

75 

79 

88 

45 

Year

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2012

2011

2011

2011

2011

2011

2011

2011

1)   If applicable, figures include compensation from audit committee, compensation committee and
     election committee.

Auditors’ fee

(USD 1 000)

Audit

Fees for other services

Total auditors’ fee

NOTE 9: OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

Repair and maintenance

Other vessel operating expenses

General and administrative expenses

Total other operating expenses

NOTE 10: TANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Acquisition cost 31 December 2010

Additions

Disposals 

Acquisition cost 31 December 2011

Additions

Disposals 

Rigs

1 331.7 

59.1 

0.0 

1 390.7 

109.7 

(66.0)

Acquisition cost 31 December 2012

1 434.3 

135.6 

Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2010

432.8 

Accumulated depreciation on disposals

Depreciation for the year

0.0 

64.3 

Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2011

497.1 

Accumulated depreciation on disposals

Depreciation for the year

(15.9)

56.8 

Accumulated depreciation 31 December 2012

538.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

41

2012

2011

363 

29 

392 

335 

65 

400 

2012

2011

29.0 

69.3 

34.2 

132.5 

27.1 

40.6 

31.3 

99.0 

New 
builds

Equip-
ment

Build-
ings

Good-
will

Total

0.0 

58.4 

0.0 

58.4 

77.2 

0.0 

2.8 

1.3 

0.0 

4.2 

0.3 

(0.1)

4.4 

2.2 

0.0 

0.6 

2.8 

0.0 

0.5 

3.3 

6.2  226.7  1 567.4 

0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

119.2 

0.0 

6.5  226.7  1 686.5 

0.9 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

188.1 

(66.1)

7.4  226.7  1 808.5 

2.4 

0.0 

0.4 

2.7 

0.0 

0.4 

3.2 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

437.4 

0.0 

65.3 

502.7 

(15.9)

57.7 

544.5 

Net carrying amount 31 December 2012

896.3 

135.6 

1.1 

4.2  226.7  1 264.0 

Net carrying amount 31 December 2011

893.7 

58.4 

1.3 

3.8  226.7  1 184.0 

Depreciation rate (%)

Economically useful life (years)

2-20

5-45

- 20-33

3-5

-

3-5

20-30

-

-

-

-

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New builds include prepayment of 20 % of the yard cost for the two new builds, owner-furnished 
equipment and other project costs incurred. For details, reference is made to note 25.

The accommodation jack-up, Safe Esbjerg was sold in 2012. For details, reference is made to note 6.

Tangible fixed assets and goodwill are initially recorded at cost. Subsequent to recognition, these 

assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. 

The costs of upgrades and modification of vessels are capitalised, and each vessel is accounted for as 

a single asset. 

Borrowing costs are capitalised as part of the asset in accordance with revised IAS 23. As at 31 

December 2012, capitalised borrowing costs amount to USD 3.7 million.

Estimated useful life for the semi-submersible accommodation/service rigs is 30-45 years. Certain 
equipment on a rig is depreciated over a shorter period than the life of the rig itself. The estimated 
scrap value is USD 3 million per rig. 

The depreciation plan for five of the rigs operating in the Gulf of Mexico has been revised. With effect 
from 1 January 2012 the remaining depreciation period for these five rigs has been extended to ten 
years from an average of four years previously. The impact of this change is an estimated annual 
reduction in deprecation of USD 5 million. 

The goodwill of USD 226.7 million relates to the acquisition of Consafe Offshore AB in 2006. 
Prosafe has one defined cash-generating unit comprising all accommodation/service rigs, to which 
the goodwill has been allocated. The recoverable amount has been identified by calculating the value 
in use. The calculation is based on the present value of the estimated cash flow. The discount rates 
applied reflect management’s estimate of the risks specific to each unit. The present value of this cash 
flow exceeds the carrying value, and no need for a write-down is indicated. 

The present value of the estimated cash flows from the cash-generating unit, is based on the 
following inputs:

Revenues
- Current contracts portfolio and contract renewals reflecting current market conditions, remaining
   life of asset, and historical utilisation rates
- Annual increase of operating revenues 3% (general sector inflation assumption)

Expenses

- Operating expenses and overheads reflecting current market conditions and historical utilisation 
   rates
- Annual increase of operating expenses and overheads 3% (general sector inflation assumption)

Capital expenditures

- Life extension capex reflecting historical actuals and upgrade capex reflecting long-term capex 
   projections

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- Annual increase of capital expenditures 3% (general sector inflation assumption)

Group weighted average cost of capital (WACC) 8%

- Sensitivity: a 1% increase in WACC would still give a present value of the cash flow well in excess of 
  the carrying value

NOTE 11: OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS

Currency gain 

Fair value adjustment currency forwards

Fair value adjustment interest rate swaps

Gain on sale of shares

Other financial income

Total other financial income

Currency loss

Fair value adjustment currency forwards

Fair value adjustment interest rate swaps

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Other financial expenses

Total other financial expenses

NOTE 12: FINANCIAL ITEMS - IAS 39 categories

2012

0.0 

27.4 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

27.4 

(23.9)

0.0 

0.0 

(2.6)

(5.5)

2011

22.3 

0.0 

0.3 

10.2 

0.0 

32.8 

0.0 

(16.4)

0.0 

(6.1)

(3.4)

(32.0)

(25.9)

Fair value 
through 
profit and 
loss

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Available 
for sale

Loans and 
receivables

1.1 

0.0 

1.1 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

1.1 

0.0 

27.4 

27.4 

0.0 

0.0 

(5.5)

0.0 

(5.5)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

(40.9)

(2.6)

0.0 

0.0 

(43.5)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Total

1.1 

27.4 

28.5 

(40.9)

(2.6)

(5.5)

(23.9)

(72.9)

21.9 

(43.5)

0.0 

(44.4)

Year ended 31 Dec 2012

Interest income

Fair value adjustment FX forwards

Total financial income

Interest expenses

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Other financial expenses

Currency loss 1)

Total financial expenses

Net financial items

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Year ended 31 Dec 2011

Interest income

Fair value adjustment interest swaps

Other financial items

Currency gain 1)

Total financial income

Interest expenses

Fair value adjustment FX forwards

Amortisation of borrowing costs

Other financial items

Total financial expenses

Net financial items

Fair value 
through 
profit and 
loss

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Available 
for sale

Loans and 
receivables

0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.3 

0.0 

0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.3 

0.0 

(16.4)

0.0 

(3.4)

(19.8)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

(42.4)

0.0 

(6.1)

0.0 

(48.5)

0.0 

0.0 

10.2 

0.0 

10.2 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Total

0.3 

0.3 

10.2 

22.3 

33.1 

(42.4)

(16.4)

(6.1)

(3.4)

(68.3)

(19.5)

(48.5)

10.2 

(35.2)

1) Currency effects (gain/loss) are excluded from the category break-down, but added to the total for
   net effect.

NOTE 13: TAXES

Taxes in income statement:

Taxes payable

Change in deferred tax

Total taxes in income statement

Temporary differences:

2012

2011

7.6 

(7.1)

0.5 

7.3 

(8.2)

(0.9)

  Exit from Norwegian tonnage tax system

101.3 

117.2 

  Non-current assets

  Current liabilities

  Tax loss carried forward

Basis for deferred tax

Recognised deferred tax

Deferred tax 1 January

Change in deferred tax in income statement

Translation difference

Deferred tax 31 December

(4.5)

3.9 

0.0 

100.4 

28.1 

33.6 

(7.1)

1.6 

28.1 

(2.5)

5.4 

0.0 

120.1 

33.6 

41.7 

(8.2)

0.1 

33.6 

Payable tax as at 31 December

19.9 

17.3 

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Tax loss carried forward in Cyprus as at 31 December 2012 and 2011 amounts to USD 22.6 million 
and USD 16.3 million respectively. The tax rate in Cyprus is 10%. No deferred tax asset is recognised in 
respect of this tax loss carried forward. The tax loss for each year may be carried forward for five years.

A material part of taxes in the income statement relates to withholding tax paid on several of the 
Group’s operations. The tax cost may therefore vary independently of profit before taxes.

The Group’s vessels are subject to taxation based on the special rules for taxation of shipping and 
offshore companies in Singapore. Profit from these charters is not taxable to Singapore, but the 
company pays tax deducted at source in some of the countries in which it operates. 

The deferred tax liability related to the enforced departure of the rig business from the Norwegian 
tonnage tax system effective 1 January 2006 was initially calculated to NOK 780 million equivalent to 
USD 115 million applying the exchange rate prevailing on this date. This liability is paid at a rate of 20 
per cent annually on the outstanding balance. 

NOTE 14: EARNINGS PER SHARE 

Earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the year. There are no dilutive share options. 

Net profit

Weighted average number of outstanding shares (1 000)

Basic earnings per share

2012

177.5 

2011

158.0 

222 961 

222 949 

0.80 

0.71 

Weighted average number of outstanding and potential shares (1 000)

222 961 

222 949 

Diluted earnings per share

0.80 

0.71 

NOTE 15: DIVIDENDS

Dividend declared during the year

Total dividends declared

Dividends per share (NOK)

2012

2011

118.6 

118.6 

107.1 

107.1 

3.06 

2.65 

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NOTE 16: SHARE CAPITAL AND SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Issued and paid number of shares at 31 December

Authorised number of shares at 31 December

Holding of own shares at 31 December

Nominal value at 31 December

Number of shareholders at 31 December

2012

2011

229 936 790

229 936 790

275 924 148

275 924 148

6 963 731

6 975 818

EUR 0.25

EUR 0.25

4 380

4 621

Largest shareholders/groups of shareholders at 31.12.2012

No of shares

Percentage

State Street Bank (nom.)

Folketrygdfondet

State Street Bank (nom.)

Pareto

Goldman Sachs (nom.)

FLPS

Prosafe SE

JP Morgan Chase Bank (nom.)

Clearstream Banking (nom.)

JP Morgan Chase Bank (nom.)

KAS Depositary Trust nom.)

BNP Paribas (nom.)

The Northern Trust (nom.)

JP Morgan Chase Bank (nom.)

Bank of New York (nom.)

BNP Paribas (nom.)

RBC (nom.)

Citibank (nom.)

KLP

Citibank (nom.)

28 011 029

15 851 685

15 081 253

9 954 810

7 988 297

7 900 000

6 963 731

6 388 984

5 588 460

4 964 949

4 411 029

4 153 673

3 754 918

3 653 053

3 058 904

2 869 200

2 738 296

2 625 527

2 386 257

2 315 207

12.2%

6.9%

6.6%

4.3%

3.5%

3.4%

3.0%

2.8%

2.4%

2.2%

1.9%

1.8%

1.6 %

1.6%

1.3%

1.2%

1.2%

1.1%

1.0%

1.0%

Total 20 largest shareholders/groups of shareholders

140 659 262

61.2%

NOTE 17: INTEREST-BEARING DEBT

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt totalled USD 810 million. Loans secured by 
mortgages (credit facility) accounted for USD 566 million of this total and unsecured bond loans 
accounted for about USD 244 million.

Credit facility

Bond loans

Total interest-bearing debt

Debt in NOK

Debt in USD

Total interest-bearing debt

Long-term interest-bearing debt

Current interest-bearing debt

Total interest-bearing debt

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2012

566.0 

244.4 

810.4 

244.4 

566.0 

810.4 

745.6 

64.8 

810.4 

2011

590.0 

170.5 

760.5 

166.9 

593.6 

760.5 

756.9 

3.6 

760.5 

USD 1 100 million credit facility repayment structure
In August 2011, the company secured a new credit facility. The credit facility has a total availability 
of USD 1 100 million and a maturity of six years. After the sale of the Safe Esbjerg, the availability 
under the credit facility is reduced semi-annually with USD 68 million. As of 31 December 2012, the 
availability under the credit facility totalled USD 927 million (USD 361 million undrawn credit lines). 
Applicable margin on the credit facility is 1.875 per cent per annum.

USD 420 million credit facility repayment structure
In December 2012, the company secured a new credit facility. The credit facility has a total availability 
of USD 420 million (two tranches of USD 210 million) and a maturity of five years. The availability 
under each tranche is reduced quarterly with USD 4 375 million, starting 3 months after delivery of 
the tranche security. As of 31 December 2012, the availability under the credit facility totalled USD 
420 million (USD 420 million undrawn credit lines). Applicable margin on the credit facility is 2.950 
per cent per annum.

Financial covenants credit facilities
- Liquidity: Minimum USD 65 million (including up to USD 25 million of total commitments available
   for utilisation)  
- Leverage ratio: Total debt/EBITDA must not exceed 5.0 (4.5 following the second anniversary after 
   closing, i.e. in August 2013) 
- Value adjusted equity ratio: Minimum 35 per cent 
- Collateral maintenance: Market value vessels/total commitments above 150 per cent

Bond loans repayment structure
The bond debt is divided into three loans of NOK 500 million maturing October 2013 (PRS06), NOK 
500 million maturing February 2016 (PRS07) and NOK 500 million maturing February 2017 (PRS08). 
PRS06 is listed on Oslo ABM (Alternative Bond Market), while PRS07 and PRS08 are listed on the Oslo 
Stock Exchange.

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Loan

PRS06

PRS07

PRS08

Principal

Outstanding

Maturity

Interest

Loan margin

NOK 500 million

NOK 360.5 million

October 2013

3m Nibor

NOK 500 million

NOK 500 million

February 2016

3m Nibor

NOK 500 million

NOK 500 million

February 2017

3m Nibor

4.00%

3.50%

3.75%

Financial covenants bond loans
PRS 06/07/08
Value adjusted equity ratio: Minimum 30 per cent                                                                                
Leverage ratio: Total debt/EBITDA must not exceed 5.0

As of 31 December 2012, the Group was in compliance with all covenants on interest-bearing debt.

3 month LIBOR is the basis for interests on the loans denominated in USD, whereas 3 month NIBOR 
is the basis for interests on the loans denominated in NOK. On average, LIBOR interest fixings and 
NIBOR interest fixings were lower in 2012 compared to 2011. The average interest cost, including 
interest rate swap agreements, was around 5.0 per cent in 2012 as opposed to 5.5 per cent in 2011.

NOTE 18: OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other accrued costs

Deferred income

Accrued interest costs

Provision share option costs

Public taxes

2012

45.9 

14.1 

3.0 

0.5 

0.3 

2011

30.2 

14.9 

2.7 

2.2 

0.2 

Total interest-free current liabilities

64.5 

50.2 

NOTE 19: MORTGAGES AND GUARANTEES

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 566 
million. The debt is secured by mortgages on shares in Prosafe Rigs Pte Ltd, and the accommodation/
service fleet owned by this entity. Book value of the fleet was USD 896.3 million. In line with industry 
practice, Prosafe had issued parent company guarantees and bank guarantees (around USD 8 million) 
to customers on behalf of its subsidiaries in connection with the award and performance of contracts.

As of 31 December 2011, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 590 
million. This debt was secured by mortgages on shares in Prosafe Rigs Pte Ltd, and the accommoda-
tion/service fleet owned by this entity. Book value of the fleet is USD 893.7 million. In line with industry 
practice, Prosafe has issued parent company guarantees and bank guarantees (around USD 8 million) 
to customers on behalf of its subsidiaries in connection with the award and performance of contracts.

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NOTE 20: FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As of 31 December 2012, the group had financial assets and liabilities in the following categories:

Loans and 
receivables

Fair value 
through profit 
and loss

103.6 

45.7 

0.0 

28.5 

16.5 

194.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

14.6 

0.0 

0.0 

14.6 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

36.3 

0.0 

0.0 

36.3 

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Available 
for sale

Book 
value

Fair 
value

0.0  103.6 

103.6 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

45.7 

14.6 

28.5 

16.5 

45.7 

14.6 

28.5 

16.5 

0.0  208.9 

208.9 

566.0 

0.0  566.0 

562.0 

64.8 

89.8 

89.8 

0.0 

9.3 

49.4 

869.1 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

64.8 

89.8 

89.8 

36.3 

9.3 

49.4 

66.1 

91.1 

91.1 

36.3 

9.3 

49.4 

0.0  905.4 

905.4 

Year ended 31 Dec 2012

Cash and deposits

Accounts receivable

Fair value FX forwards

Other current assets

Other non-current assets

Total financial assets

Credit facility 1)

Bond loan PRS06 2)

Bond loan PRS07 3)

Bond loan PRS08 4)

Fair value interest swaps

Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

1) Fair value reflects current market conditions with the assumption that the credit margin would
   increase from the actual 187.5 basis points to 200 basis points. The net present value of the interest
   advantage, discounted with USD 5-year swap rate, is around USD 4 million. 

2,3,4) Fair value reflects current market conditions based on prices estimated by the Norwegian 
       Securities Dealers Association as of 31 December 2012: PRS06 102.00, PRS07 101.50, PRS08 101.50.

Assets measured at fair value in the balance sheet

The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial 
instruments by valuation technique:

Level 1 -  Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 - 

Level 3 - 

Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for assets or 
liabilities, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)

Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data (unobservable 
inputs)

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The FX forwards and interest swaps are valued based on current exchange rates and forward curves.

Fair value FX forwards

Fair value interest swaps

Total financial assets/liabilities

Total

14.6 

(36.3)

(21.7)

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

14.6 

(36.3)

(21.7)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

As of 31 December 2011, the group had financial assets and liabilities in the following categories:

Year ended 31 Dec 2011

Cash and deposits

Accounts receivable

Other current assets

Total financial assets

Credit facility 1)

Bond loan PRS03 2)

Bond loan PRS06 3)

Bond loan PRS07 4)

Fair value FX forwards

Fair value interest swaps

Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Loans and 
receivables

93.4 

56.5 

19.5 

169.4 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Fair value 
through 
profit and 
loss

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Available 
for sale

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

12.8 

32.5 

0.0 

0.0 

45.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

590.0 

3.6 

83.5 

83.5 

0.0 

0.0 

5.3 

35.1 

800.9 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Book 
value

93.4 

56.5 

19.5 

Fair 
value

93.4 

56.5 

19.5 

169.4 

169.4 

590.0 

585.0 

3.6 

83.5 

83.5 

12.8 

32.5 

5.3 

35.1 

3.6 

84.3 

82.0 

12.8 

32.5 

5.3 

35.1 

846.2 

840.6 

1)  Fair value reflects current market conditions with the assumption that the credit margin would 

increase from the actual 187.5 basis points to 200 basis points. The net present value of the interest  

  advantage, discounted with USD 5-year swap rate, is around USD 5 million.

2,3,4) Fair value reflects current market conditions based on prices estimated by the Norwegian Securities  

  Dealers Association as of 31 December 2011: PRS03 100.24, PRS06 101.00, PRS07 98.25.

 
 
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Assets measured at fair value in the balance sheet

The Group uses the following hierarchy for determining and disclosing the fair value of financial 
instruments by valuation technique:

Level 1 - 

Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 - 

Level 3 - 

Inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for assets or 
liabilities, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices)

Inputs for assets or liabilities that are not based on observable market data 
(unobservable inputs)

The FX forwards and interest swaps are valued based on current exchange rates and forward curves.

Fair value FX forwards

Fair value interest swaps

Total financial assets/liabilities

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

(12.8)

(32.5)

(45.3)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

(12.8)

(32.5)

(45.3)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

NOTE 21: FINANCIAL RISKS AND DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Prosafe operates on a global basis with cash flows and financing in various currencies. This means 
that the Group is exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in exchange rates and interest rates. 
Prosafe’s functional currency is USD, and financial risk exposure is managed with financial instruments.

Currency risk 
Prosafe is exposed to currencies other than USD associated with operating expenditure, capital 
expenditure, debt financing, tax liabilities and cash and deposits. Operating expenses are mainly 
denominated in GBP and NOK, but depending on the country of operation and the nationality of the 
crew, operating expenses can also be in EUR, USD and BRL. Capital expenditure in terms of general 
maintenance will typically be denominated in GBP and NOK. Value enhancing investments, such as 
upgrades and/or refurbishment programmes, will, depending on the origin of equipment and the 
location of the yard, tend to be in USD, GBP and EUR. Debt financing consists of both USD and NOK 
denominated liabilities, while tax liabilities predominantly consist of a NOK denominated deferred 
tax associated with the exit from the Norwegian tonnage tax system effective 1 January 2006. 
Cash and deposits are mainly denominated in USD, GBP, EUR and NOK.

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Operating expenditure and maintenance related capital expenditure in other currencies than USD is 
typically currency-hedged using forward contracts with a time horizon of 9-12 months, while planned 
value enhancing capital expenditure is hedged independent of time horizon. Interest payments 
related to debt financing in other currencies than USD are typically treated the same way, with a time 
horizon of 9-12 months, while downpayments are hedged independent of time horizon. Payable tax 
related to the deferred tax liability is also currency-hedged with a time horizon of 9-12 months. Cash and 
deposits in currencies other than USD, function as natural hedges for any GBP, EUR and NOK liabilities.

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe had entered into the following forward exchange contracts:
- Forward purchase of GBP 36 million against USD 58 million at a weighted average GBPUSD of 1.61
- Forward purchase of NOK 1 490 million against USD 260 million at a weighted average of USDNOK 
   5.74

Fair value of forward exchange contracts are estimated using quoted market prices. The fair value 
estimates the gain or loss that would have been realised if the contracts had been closed out at the 
balance sheet date. As of 31 December 2012, the fair value and maximum credit risk exposure of 
forward exchange contracts was USD 14.6 million positive.

Currency risk - sensitivity 
The sensitivity analysis is based on a reasonably possible change in the relevant exchange rates and 
reflects the main effects on profit or loss and equity assuming that the change had occurred at the 
balance sheet date. A 10% strengthening/weakening of the USD towards all other currencies is 
applied in the analysis.

USD +10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

Re-valuation currency forwards

Re-valuation NOK bonds

Total

USD -10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

Re-valuation currency forwards

Re-valuation NOK bonds

Total

2012

2011

Income effect

Equity effect

Income effect Equity effect

(2.3)

(16.0)

25.0 

6.7 

2.3 

16.0 

(25.0)

(6.7)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

(2.4)

(28.0)

16.0 

(14.4)

2.4 

28.0 

(16.0)

14.4 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Interest rate risk 
As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt totalled USD 810.4 million. Loans secured 
by mortgages (credit facility) accounted for USD 566 million of this total and unsecured bond loans 
accounted for USD 244.4 million.

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Interest on debt is in principle floating, but has been hedged to reduce the variability of cash flows in 
the interest payments through the use of interest rate swap agreements. Prosafe evaluates the hedge 
profile in relation to the repayment schedule of its loans, the company’s portfolio of contracts, cash 
flow and cash in hand. The proportion hedged will normally lie between 75 and 100 per cent for all 
loan terms. The average interest cost, including interest rate swap agreements, was 5.0 per cent in 
2012 as opposed to 5.5 per cent in 2011.

Hedge accounting 
The objective of the interest rate hedging is to reduce the variability of cash flows in the interest 
payments for the floating-rate debt (i.e. cash flow hedging). Changes in the cash flows of the interest 
rate swaps are expected to offset the changes in cash flows (i.e. changes in interest payments) 
attributable to fluctuations in the benchmark interest rate on the part of the floating-rate debt that is 
hedged. At the inception of the hedge and in subsequent periods, expected effectiveness during the 
subsequent quarter is demonstrated based on a comparison of the change in fair value of the actual 
swap designated as the hedging instrument and the change in fair value of a hypothetical swap 
(dollar offset). If the terms of the swap and debt differ (notional amount, interest rate reset dates, 
maturity/expiration date, underlying index) or the counterparty’s ability to honour its obligation 
under the swap change during the life of the hedge, the measurement of hedge ineffectiveness will 
be based on a comparison of the change in fair value of the actual swap designated as the hedging 
instrument and the change in fair value of a hypothetical swap (dollar offset). Changes in fair value for 
interest swaps treated as effective hedges (hedge accounting) will affect equity directly, while interest 
swaps not treated as effective hedges (not hedge accounting) will affect equity through the income 
statement. During 2012, interest swaps treated as effective hedges has been highly effective, and no 
ineffectiveness has been recognised in the income statement.

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe’s hedging agreements totalled USD 1 375 million (including USD 
750 million with forward start):

Notional amount

Fixed rate Maturity

Swap type Fair value

USD 150 million

USD 150 million

USD 150 million

USD 75 million

USD 100 million

USD 150 million

USD 100 million

USD 100 million

USD 100 million

USD 150 million

USD 150 million

Total

1.662%

1.612%

1.363%

5.194%

2.205%

1.481%

2.045%

2.060%

1.265%

1.778%

2.100%

2019

2017

2018

2014

2014

2014

2015

2015

2016

2017

2017

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

Bullet

(0.0)

(3.1)

(0.4)

(6.5)

(3.6)

(2.1)

(4.2)

(4.7)

(2.5)

(4.3)

(4.7)

(36.3)

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

hedge accounting

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Fair value of interest rate swap agreements are estimated using quoted market prices. The fair value 
estimates the gain or loss that would have been realised if the contracts had been closed out at the 
balance sheet date. As of 31 December 2012, the fair value and maximum credit risk exposure of 
interest rate swap agreements was USD 36.3 million negative. 

Interest rate risk - sensitivity 
The sensitivity analysis is based on a reasonably possible change in the relevant forward curves and 
reflects the main effects on profit or loss and equity assuming that the change had occurred at the 
balance sheet date. A forward curve shift of ±100bps is applied in the analysis.

Forward curve +100bps

Re-valuation interest rate swaps

Total

Forward curve -100bps

Re-valuation interest rate swaps

Total

2012

2011

Income effect

Equity effect Income effect

Equity effect

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

30.0 

30.0 

(32.0)

(32.0)

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

28.0 

28.0 

(30.0)

(30.0)

Changes in equity related to financial instruments

As of 31 December 2012, the following changes in equity were related to financial instruments:

Re-valuation interest rate swaps

Ineffectiveness

Total

Change

(3.8)

0.0 

(3.8)

2012

(36.3)

0.0 

(36.3)

2011

(32.5)

0.0 

(32.5)

Credit risk 
The Gulf of Mexico contracts contain a cancellation clause allowing the ultimate customer, Pemex, to 
cancel the agreement with 30 days notice without compensation, if the Mexican authorities annul 
financing of the project. These clauses reflect the crisis that Mexico saw during the 1980s. Prosafe 
takes the view that a cancellation on this basis is only likely if the Mexican economy suffers another 
deep and lengthy crisis. Prosafe does not regard this as a realistic scenario, given the high present 
and planned levels of activity in the Gulf of Mexico, and the importance of oil production to Mexico’s 
economic development.

In line with industry practice, other contracts normally contain clauses which give the customer 
an opportunity for early cancellation under specified conditions. Providing Prosafe has not acted 
negligently, however, the effect on results in such cases will normally be wholly or partly offset by a 
financial settlement in the company’s favour. Following a potential notice of convenience termination, 
the customer will have to pay Prosafe a substantial part of the remaining contract value. 

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Credit assessment of yards, sub-contractors and equipment suppliers is part of Prosafe’s project 
evaluations and risk analyses.

The counterparty risk is in general limited when it comes to Prosafe’s clients, since these are typically 
major oil companies and national oil companies with strong balance sheets and high credit ratings.

As of 31 December 2012, there is no objective evidence that accounts receivable is impaired, and no 
impairment loss has been recognised in the income statement.

Liquidity risk 
Under the existing credit facility agreements, the Group is required to maintain a minimum liquidity 
reserve of USD 65 million (including up to USD 25 million of total commitments available for 
utilisation). Prosafe makes active use of a system for planning and forecasting the development of its 
liquidity, and utilises scenario analyses to secure stable and sound development. 

As of 31 December 2012, the Group’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining
contractual maturities:

Interest-bearing debt (downpayments/credit facility 
reductions)

Interest-bearing debt (interest including interest 
swaps)

2013

64.8 

2014

2015

2016 2017 →

0.0 

136.0 

225.8 

383.8 

44.2 

48.2 

62.9 

63.8 

120.0 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

9.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Total

118.3 

48.2 

198.9 

289.6 

503.8 

As of 31 December 2012, the availability under the credit facility totalled USD 927 million (USD 361 
million undrawn credit lines), meaning that the first actual downpayment on the credit facility will 
not occur until 2015.

As of 31 December 2011, the Group’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining 
contractual maturities:

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Interest-bearing debt (downpayments/credit facility 
reductions)

Interest-bearing debt (interest including interest 
swaps)

2012

3.6 

2013

2014

2015 2016 →

83.5 

140.0 

140.0 

393.5 

42.7 

41.3 

46.7 

47.0 

80.0 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

55.5 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

Total

101.8 

124.8 

186.7 

187.0 

473.5 

As of 31 December 2011, the availability under the credit facility totalled USD 1.1 billion (USD 510 
million undrawn credit lines), meaning that the first actual downpayment on the credit facility will 
not occur until 2014.

Capital management 
The primary objective of the Group’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a healthy 
capital structure in line with economic conditions. Prosafe’s main tool to assess its capital structure 
is the leverage ratio, which is calculated by dividing total interest-bearing debt, including bank 
guarantees, by EBITDA over the last 12 months. To stay in compliance with financial covenants, the 
leverage ratio is not allowed to exceed 5.0 up until 23 August 2013, and 4.5 thereafter. 
At 31 December 2012 (2011), the leverage ratio was 2.9 (3.0).

Credit facility

Bond loan PRS03

Bond loan PRS06

Bond loan PRS07

Bond loan PRS08

Total interest-bearing debt

Bank guarantees

EBITDA last 12 months

Leverage ratio

2012

2011

566.0 

590.0 

0.0 

64.8 

89.8 

89.8 

3.6 

83.5 

83.5 

0.0 

810.4 

760.5 

8.0 

8.0 

280.1 

257.6 

2.9 

3.0 

NOTE 22: CASH AND DEPOSITS

Restricted cash deposits         

Free cash and short-term deposits 

Total cash and deposits

NOTE 23: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables

Prepayments

Stock

Other current assets

Total other current assets

57

2012

0.1 

103.5 

103.6 

2011

0.1 

93.3 

93.4 

2012

2011

10.9 

11.5 

2.7 

17.6 

42.8 

5.3 

18.2 

4.4 

14.4 

42.4 

NOTE 24: RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

The financial statements comprise the parent company, Prosafe SE, and the subsidiaries listed below.

Company name

Prosafe AS

Prosafe Offshore AS

Prosafe Management AS

Prosafe (UK) Holdings Limited

Prosafe Rigs Limited

Prosafe Offshore Limited

Prosafe Rigs (Cyprus) Limited

Prosafe Holding Limited

Consafe Offshore AB

Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore Pte. Limited

Prosafe Offshore Employment Company Pte. 
Limited

Prosafe Offshore Services Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore S.a.r.l.

Prosafe Offshore Sp.zo.o.

Prosafe Offshore BV

Prosafe Services Maritimos Ltda

Country

Norway

Norway

Norway

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Cyprus

Cyprus

Sweden

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Luxembourg

Poland

Netherlands

Brazil

Ownership Voting share

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

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Transactions and outstanding balances within the Group have been eliminated in full as of year-end.

Shares owned by senior officers and directors at 31 December 2012: 

(includes shares owned by wholly-owned companies)

Senior officers:

Karl Ronny Klungtvedt - CEO

Robin Laird - COO

Sven Børre Larsen - CFO

Directors:

Michael Raymond Parker - chair

Christian Brinch - deputy chair

Ronny Johan Langeland - director

Christakis Pavlou - director

Roger Cornish - director

Carine Smith Ihenacho - director

Synthetic

options

80 000

60 000

60 000

Shares

64 630

58 000

11 000

 0

 0

20 000

0

0

0

NOTE 25: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL COMMITMENTS

On 14 December 2011, Prosafe announced that the company has entered into a turnkey contract for 
the construction of a semi-submersible accommodation rig at Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. in Singapore. 
Delivery from the yard is scheduled for the summer of 2014 and all-in cost including yard cost, owner-
furnished equipment, project management and financing is estimated at USD 350 million. 20 per cent 
of the yard cost was paid at signing of the contract and is included within tangible assets (note 10), 
while the remaining 80 per cent will be paid at delivery. 

On 19 November 2012, Prosafe announced that the company has entered into a turnkey contract 
for the construction of a second semi-submersible accommodation rig at Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd. in 
Singapore. Delivery from the yard is scheduled around year-end 2014 and all-in cost including yard 
cost, owner-furnished equipment, project management and financing is estimated at USD 350 million. 
20 per cent of the yard cost was paid at signing of the contract and is included within tangible assets 
(note 10), while the remaining 80 per cent will be paid at delivery.

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NOTE 26: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

New bond loan

On 4 January 2013, Prosafe successfully completed a NOK 500 million unsecured bond issue with 
maturity in January 2020. In connection with this bond issue, Prosafe bought back NOK 156 million in 
one of the existing bonds, PRS06 PRO, with maturity 14 October 2013 at 102.25.

Share issue

On 15 March 2013, the Company announced the successful completion of a private placement of 
13 000 000 new shares directed towards Norwegian and international institutional investors after 
close of the Oslo Stock Exchange on 14 March 2013. The over-subscribed placement was made at a 
subscription price of NOK 58 per share, and the share capital increase represented approximately 5.7 
per cent of the issued shares in the Company. Gross proceeds amounted to NOK 754 million, and will 
be used to fund value enhancing growth investments. 

The issuance of the new shares was resolved by the Company’s board of directors pursuant to an 
authorisation granted at the Company’s annual general meeting on 23 May 2012. The shares allocated 
in the private placement were issued and registered in the Norwegian Central Securities Depository 
(VPS) on 18 March 2013, and thus tradable on the Oslo Stock Exchange from the same date. The new 
share capital of the Company was increased by EUR 3 250 000 to EUR 60 734 197.50, divided on 
242 936 790 shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.25 per share.

Accounts Prosafe SE

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INCOME STATEMENT - PROSAFE SE

(USD 1 000)

Note

2012

2011

Operating revenues

Operating expenses

Depreciation

Operating profit

Income from investments in subsidiaries

Other financial income

Other financial expenses

Net financial items

Profit before taxes

Taxes

Net profit

2

3

5

4, 5, 8

4, 5

5

6

0 

(10 301)

(16)

(10 317)

72 462 

84 597 

0 

(8 658)

(10)

(8 668)

202 578 

104 022 

(119 357)

(133 794)

37 701 

27 385 

0 

172 806 

164 138 

0 

27 385 

164 138 

Attributable to the owners of the company

27 385 

164 138 

STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - PROSAFE SE

(USD 1 000)

Net profit for the year

Revaluation hedging instruments

2012

2011

27 385 

(3 746)

164 138 

742 

Income tax effect on components of comprehensive income

0 

0 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax

Total comprehensive income

(3 746)

23 639 

742 

164 880 

Attributable to the owners of the company

23 639 

164 880 

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - PROSAFE SE

ASSETS

Tangible assets

Shares in subsidiaries

Note

31.12.12

31.12.11

3

7

44 

37 

2 499 033 

2 513 942 

Intra-group long-term receivables

13, 15

137 761 

132 075 

Total non-current assets

Cash and deposits

Fair value derivatives

Other current assets

Total current assets 

Total assets

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

Share capital

Own shares

Share premium reserve

Total paid-in equity

Other equity

Total retained earnings

Total equity

Interest-bearing long-term debt

Intra-group long-term debt

Fair value derivatives

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Total long-term liabilities

Interest-bearing current debt

Fair value derivatives

Intra-group current liabilities

Other interest-free current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Larnaca, 20 March 2013

15

15, 16

9, 13, 15

10

10

11, 15, 16

13, 15, 16

15, 16

15, 16

11, 15, 16

15,16

13, 15

12, 15, 16

2 636 838 

2 646 054 

19 114 

13 621 

17 692 

50 427 

28 781 

0 

14 340 

43 121 

2 687 264 

2 689 175 

63 903 

(48 901)

620 496 

635 498 

63 903 

(49 089)

620 496 

635 310 

1 124 606 

1 219 582 

1 124 606 

1 219 582 

1 760 104 

1 854 892 

745 613 

756 870 

9 663 

36 295 

1 148 

23 163 

32 549 

1 130 

792 719 

813 712 

64 800 

0 

64 090 

5 552 

3 600 

7 958 

1 352 

7 661 

134 442 

20 571 

2 687 264 

2 689 175 

Michael Raymond Parker

Christian Brinch

Roger Cornish

Non-executive chairman

Non-executive deputy chairman

Non-executive director

Ronny Johan Langeland

Non-executive director

Carine Smith Ihenacho

Non-executive director

Christakis Pavlou

Non-executive director

CASH FLOW STATEMENT - PROSAFE SE

Cash flow from operating activities

Profit before taxes

Unrealised currency loss / (gain) on long-term debt

Gain on sale of shares

Depreciation

Interest income

Interest expenses

Change in working capital

Other from operating activities

Net cash flow from operating activities

Cash flow from investing activities

Proceeds from sale / repayment of shares

Acquisition of shares

Acquisition of tangible fixed assets

Change in intra-group balances

Interest received

Net cash flow from investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

New interest-bearing long-term debt

Repayment of interest-bearing long-term debt

Dividends paid

Interest paid

Net cash flow from financing activities

Net cash flow

Cash and deposits at 1 January

Cash and deposits at 31 December

63

Note

2012

2011

8

3

3

13

11

11

27 385 

15 043 

0 

16 

(6 179)

45 113 

(5 460)

(21 373)

54 544 

164 138 

(9 007)

(10 246)

10 

(5 875)

42 497 

(8 410)

9 743 

182 850 

14 909 

0 

(23)

75 085 

(64 839)

(36)

43 552 

(113 570)

6 179 

64 617 

5 875 

(97 485)

317 100 

870 400 

(282 200)

(806 300)

(118 615)

(107 149)

(45 113)

(128 828)

(42 497)

(85 546)

(9 666)

28 781 

19 114 

(181)

28 962 

28 781 

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STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY - PROSAFE SE

(USD 1 000)

Share
capital

Own
shares

Share
premium

Retained
earnings

Cash flow
hedges

Total
equity

Equity at 31 December 2010

63 903 

(49 137)

620 496  1 186 124 

(24 273) 1 797 113 

Net profit

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income 1)

Dividends

Sale of own shares

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

48 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

164 138 

0 

164 138 

0 

164 138 

(107 149)

0 

742 

742 

0 

0 

742 

164 880 

(107 149)

48 

Equity at 31 December 2011

63 903 

(49 089)

620 496  1 243 113 

(23 531) 1 854 892 

Net profit

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income 1)

Dividends

Sale of own shares

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

188 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

27 385 

0 

27 385 

(118 615)

0 

0 

27 385 

(3 746)

(3 746)

0 

0 

(3 746)

23 639 

(118 615)

188 

Equity at 31 December 2012

63 903 

(48 901)

620 496  1 151 883 

(27 277) 1 760 104 

1) Total comprehensive income is attributable to the owners of the company

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Notes -Prosafe SE 

All figures in USD 1 000 unless otherwise stated. 

NOTE 1: ACCOUNTING POLICIES   

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting 
Standards (IFRS) endorsed by the European Union (EU) and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies 
Law, Cap 113. The accounting policies applied to the consolidated accounts have also been applied to 
the parent company, Prosafe SE. The notes to the consolidated accounts provide additional information 
to the parent company’s accounts which is not presented here separately. The company’s financial 
statements are presented in US dollars (USD). Investments in subsidiaries are measured at historic cost, 
unless there is any indication of impairment. In case of impairment, an investment is written down to 
fair value. 

NOTE 2: OPERATING EXPENSES

Services from subsidiaries

Share option costs

Salaries and management bonus

Directors’ fees 

Pension expenses 

Other remuneration

Auditors’ audit fees

Payroll taxes

Auditors’ other fees

Other operating expenses 

Total operating expenses

2012

8 502 

(1 437)

867 

675 

(173)

163 

179 

54 

35 

2011

6 043 

(370)

634 

613 

(155)

133 

162 

33 

240 

1 437 

10 301 

1 324 

8 658 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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NOTE 3: TANGIBLE ASSETS

Acquisition cost 31.12.10

Additions

Disposals at acquisition cost

Acquisition cost 31.12.11

Additions

Disposals at acquisition cost

Acquisition cost 31.12.12

Accumulated depreciation 31.12.10

Accumulated depreciation on disposals

Depreciation for the year

Accumulated depreciation 31.12.11

Accumulated depreciation on disposals

Depreciation for the year

Accumulated depreciation 31.12.12

Carrying value 31.12.12

Carrying value 31.12.11

Depreciation rate (%)

NOTE 4: OTHER FINANCIAL ITEMS

Gain on sale of shares

Interest receivable from subsidiaries

Other interest receivable

Currency gain

Fair value adjustment derivative financial instruments

Total other financial income

Interest payable to subsidiaries

Interest expenses

Currency loss

Fair value adjustment derivative financial instruments

Other financial items

Total other financial expenses

Equipment

145 

36 

0 

181 

23 

0 

204 

134 

0 

10 

144 

0 

16 

160 

44 

37 

20-30

Total

145 

36 

0 

181 

23 

0 

204 

134 

0 

10 

144 

0 

16 

160 

44 

37 

-

2012

0 

6 112 

67 

56 839 

21 579 

84 597 

(512)

(44 601)

(66 059)

0 

(8 185)

2011

10 246 

5 729 

146 

87 586 

315 

104 022 

(146)

(42 351)

(71 910)

(10 091)

(9 295)

(119 357)

(133 794)

NOTE 5: FINANCIAL ITEMS - IAS 39 categories

Year ended 31 Dec 2012

Interest income

Currency gain 1)

Dividend

Fair value adjustment financial instr.

Loans and 
receivables

6 179 

0 

0 

0 

Total financial income

6 179 

Fair value 
through 
profit and 
loss

0 

0 

0 

21 579 

21 579 

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

Available 
for sale

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Interest expenses

Currency loss 1)

Fair value adjustment financial instr.

Other financial expenses

Total financial expenses

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

(45 113)

0 

0 

(8 185)

(53 298)

Net financial items

6 179 

21 579 

(53 298)

67

Total

6 179 

56 839 

72 462

21 579 

157 058 

(45 113)

(66 059)

0 

(8 185)

(119 357)

37 701 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

1) Currency effects (gain/loss) are excluded from the category breakdown, but added to the total for net effect. 

Year ended 31 Dec 2011

Interest income

Currency gain 1)

Dividend

Gain on sale of shares

Fair value adjustment financial instr.

Loans and 
receivables

5 875 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total financial income

5 875 

Interest expenses

Currency loss 1)

Fair value adjustment financial instr.

Fair value adjustment shares

Other financial expenses

Total financial expenses

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Fair value 
through 
profit and 
loss

Financial 
liabilities 
measured at 
amortised 
cost

0 

0 

0 

0 

315 

315 

0 

0 

(10 091)

0 

0 

(10 091)

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

(42 497)

0 

0 

0 

(9 295)

(51 792)

Available 
for sale

0 

0 

0 

Total

5 875 

87 586 

202 578 

10 246 

10 246 

0 

315 

10 246 

306 600 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

(42 497)

(71 910)

(10 091)

0 

(9 295)

(133 794)

Net financial items

5 875 

(9 776)

(51 792)

10 246 

172 806 

1) Currency effects (gain/loss) are excluded from the category breakdown, but added to the total for
   net effect. 

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NOTE 6: TAXES

Profit before taxes

Permanent differences

Change in tax loss carried forward

Tax base

Taxes

Temporary differences:

Loss carried forward

Basis for deferred tax liability (+)/benefit (-)

Deferred tax liability (+)/benefit (-)

Taxes payable at 31 December

2012

27 385 

(33 692)

6 307 

0 

0 

2011

164 138 

(157 337)

(6 801)

0 

0 

(22 576)

(22 576)

(16 269)

(16 269)

0 

0 

0 

0 

No deferred tax asset has been recognised in respect of the tax loss carried forward. 

The tax losses for each year are carried forward for five years. The tax rate in Cyprus is 10%.

NOTE 7: SHARES IN SUBSIDIARIES

(Share capital and carrying value in 1 000)

Company

Prosafe AS

Prosafe Offshore AS

Prosafe Management AS

Prosafe (UK) Holdings Ltd

Prosafe Offshore Pte Ltd

Consafe Offshore AB

Prosafe Offshore Services Pte Ltd

Marzouka Investments Ltd

Prosafe Rigs Pte Ltd

Total carrying value

Share
capital

Carrying 
value 2012

Carrying 
value 2011

Owner-
ship

100 

100 

100 

11 000 

10 000 

27 786 

10 

10 

69 316 

69 316 

270 

15 

270 

15 

22 826 

22 826 

10 

10 

141 974 

156 884 

150 

8 

150 

10 

2 500 040 

2 264 464 

2 264 461 

2 499 033 

2 513 942 

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

91%

NOK

NOK

NOK

GBP

USD

SEK

USD

USD

USD

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NOTE 8: GAIN ON SALE OF SHARES IN 2011

In July 2011, the Company acquired 21 542 568 shares in Floatel International Ltd (Floatel), which 
equalled 22.2 per cent of the shares. The acquisition price was NOK 16 per share. In August 2011, 
Floatel announced that the company had signed a heads of agreement to enter into an amalgamation 
agreement with Aqua Pellentesque Ltd. The shares were realised in September 2011, and the Company 
received a cash consideration of NOK 19.50 per share. A net gain of USD 10.2 million in relation to this 
transaction has been recognised in the income statement. Net proceeds were USD 75.1 million.

NOTE 9: OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Current receivables from group companies

Other current assets

Total other current assets

NOTE 10: SHARE CAPITAL

2012

242 

17 450 

17 692 

2011

136 

14 204 

14 340 

Authorised ordinary shares as of 31 December

Issued and paid number of shares as of 31 December

Holding of own shares as of 31 December

Nominal value

2012

275 924 148

229 936 790 

6 963 731 

EUR 0.25

2011

275 924 148

229 936 790 

6 975 818 

EUR 0.25

NOTE 11: INTEREST-BEARING DEBT

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe SE’s interest-bearing debt totalled about USD 810 million. Loans 
secured by mortgages (credit facility) accounted for USD 566 million of this total and unsecured bond 
loans accounted for about USD 244 million.

Credit facility

Bond loans

Total interest-bearing debt

Debt in NOK

Debt in USD

Total interest-bearing debt

Long-term interest-bearing debt

Current interest-bearing debt

Total interest-bearing debt

2012

566 000 

244 413 

810 413 

244 413 

566 000 

810 413 

745 613 

64 800 

810 413 

2011

590 000 

170 470 

760 470 

166 870 

593 600 

760 470 

756 870 

3 600 

760 470 

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For further information, see note 17 of the consolidated accounts.

NOTE 12: OTHER INTEREST-FREE CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued interest costs

Provision share-based payments

Other current liabilities

Total other interest-free current liabilities

NOTE 13: INTRA-GROUP BALANCES

Loan to Prosafe AS

Intra-group long-term receivables

Loan from Consafe Offshore AB

Intra-group long-term debt

2012

2 981 

581 

1 990 

5 552 

2011

2 595 

2 203 

2 862 

7 661 

2012

137 761 

137 761 

2011

132 075 

132 075 

9 663 

9 663 

23 163 

23 163 

Loan agreements with subsidiaries are made at normal market prices using 3M NIBOR and STIBOR 
interest rate and a margin of 2.00% and 0.60% respectively (2011 2.00% and 0.60%). Outstanding 
balances at year-end are unsecured, and settlement normally occurs in cash. For the year ended 31 
December 2012, the Company has not recorded any impairment of receivables relating to amounts 
owed by subsidiaries.

Transactions with related parties

2012

2011

Transactions

Interest income

Interest expenses

Dividend

Year-end balances

Current receivables of the ultimate parent to subsidiaries

Intra-group long-term receivables

Current payables from the ultimate parent to subsidiaries

Loans from subsidiaries of the ultimate parent

6 112 

(512)

5 729 

(146)

72 462 

202 578 

242 

136 

137 761 

132 075 

64 090 

9 663 

1 352 

23 163 

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NOTE 14: MORTGAGES AND GUARANTEES

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 
566 million. The debt was secured by mortgages on shares in Prosafe Rigs Pte Ltd, and the 
accommodation/service fleet owned by this entity. Book value of the fleet was USD 896.3 million. 
In line with industry practice, Prosafe has issued parent company guarantees and bank guarantees 
(around USD 8 million) to customers on behalf of its subsidiaries in connection with the award and 
performance of contracts.

As of 31 December 2011, Prosafe’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 590 
million. This debt is secured by mortgages on shares in Prosafe Rigs Pte Ltd, and the accommodation/
service fleet owned by this entity. Book value of the fleet is USD 893.7 million. In line with industry 
practice, Prosafe had issued parent company guarantees and bank guarantees (around USD 8 million) 
to customers on behalf of its subsidiaries in connection with the award and performance of contracts.

NOTE 15: FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe SE had financial assets and liabilities in the following categories:

Year ended 31 Dec 2012

Loans and 
receivables

Fair value 
through profit 
and loss

Financial liabilities 
measured at 

amortised cost Book value

Intra-group long-term receivable

137 761 

Cash and deposits

Fair value derivatives

Other current assets

Total assets

Credit facility

Bond loan PRS06

Bond loan PRS07

Bond loan PRS08

Intra-group long-term debt

Fair value derivatives

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Intra-group current liabilities

Other interest free current 
liabilities

Total liabilities

19 114 

13 621 

17 692 

188 188 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

36 295 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

137 761 

19 114 

13 621 

17 692 

188 188 

566 000 

566 000 

64 764 

89 825 

89 825 

9 663 

0 

1 148 

64 090 

5 552 

64 764 

89 825 

89 825 

9 663 

36 295 

1 148 

64 090 

5 552 

36 295 

890 866 

927 161 

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As of 31 December 2011, Prosafe SE had financial assets and liabilities in the following categories:

Year ended 31 Dec 2011

Intra-group long-term receivable

Cash and deposits

Fair value derivatives

Other current assets

Total assets

Credit facility

Bond loan PRS03

Bond loan PRS06

Bond loan PRS07

Intra-group long-term debt

Fair value derivatives

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Intra-group current liabilities

Other interest free current 
liabilities

Total liabilities

Loans and 
receivables

132 075 

28 781 

0 

14 340 

175 196 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Fair value 
through profit 
and loss

Financial liabilities 
measured at 

amortised cost Book value

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

40 507 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

132 075 

28 781 

0 

14 340 

175 196 

590 000 

590 000 

3 600 

83 435 

83 435 

23 163 

0 

1 130 

1 352 

7 661 

3 600 

83 435 

83 435 

23 163 

40 507 

1 130 

1 352 

7 661 

40 507 

793 776 

834 283 

For further information, see note 20 of the consolidated accounts.

NOTE 16: MATURITY PROFILE LIABILITIES

As of 31 December 2012, Prosafe SE’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining 
contractual maturities:

Year ended 31 Dec 2012

2013

2014

2015

2016 2017 →

Interest-bearing debt (downpayments)

64 800 

0 

136 000 

225 800  383 800 

Interests incl interest swaps

Intra-group long-term debt

Intra-group current liabilities

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Other interest-free current liabilities

44 200 

48 200 

62 900 

63 800  120 000 

9 663 

64 090 

1 148 

5 552 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total

189 453 

48 200 

198 900 

289 600  503 800 

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As of 31 December 2012, the availability under the credit facility totalled USD 927 million (USD 361 
million undrawn credit lines), meaning that the first actual downpayment on the credit facility will 
not occur until 2015.

As of 31 December 2011, Prosafe SE’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining 
contractual maturities:

Year ended 31 Dec 2011

2012

2013

2014

2015 2016 →

Interest-bearing debt (downpayments)

3 600 

83 450 

140 000 

140 000  393 450 

Interests incl interest swaps

Intra-group long-term debt

Intra-group current liabilities

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Other interest-free current liabilities

42 700 

41 300 

46 700 

47 000 

80 000 

23 163 

1 352 

1 130 

7 661 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

Total

79 606  124 750 

186 700 

187 000  473 450 

NOTE 17: EVENTS AFTER THE BALANCE SHEET DATE

On 4 January 2013, Prosafe successfully completed a NOK 500 million unsecured bond issue with 
maturity in January 2020. In connection with this bond issue, Prosafe bought back NOK 156 million in 
one of the existing bonds, PRS06 PRO, with maturity 14 October 2013 at 102.25.

Independent 
auditors’ report

75

TO THE MEMBERS OF PROSAFE SE

Report on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is 

sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit 

financial statements of Prosafe SE (the “Company”) and 

its subsidiaries ( the “Group”) and the Company’s separate 

financial statements, which comprise the statement of 

opinion.

Opinion 

financial position of the Group and the Company as at 31 

In our opinion, the consolidated and the Company’s 

December 2012, and the income statement, statement of 

separate financial statements give a true and fair view of 

comprehensive income, statement of changes in equity 

the financial position of the Group and the Company as at 

and cash flow statement of the Group and the Company 

31 December 2012, and of its financial performance and 

for the year then ended, and a summary of significant 

its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with 

accounting policies and other explanatory information.

International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by 

the European Union and the requirements of the Cyprus 

Board of Directors' Responsibility for the Financial 

Companies Law, Cap. 113.

Statements 

The Company’s Board of Directors is responsible for the 

Report on Other Legal Requirements  

preparation of financial statements that give a true 
and fair view in accordance with International Financial 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Auditors and 
Statutory Audits of Annual and Consolidated Accounts Law 

Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union 

of 2009, we report the following:

and the requirements of the Cyprus Companies Law, Cap. 

•	We	have	obtained	all	the	information	and	explanations	

113, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors 

  we considered necessary for the purposes of our audit.

determines is necessary to enable the preparation 

of financial statements that are free from material 

misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

Auditor's Responsibility 

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these 

financial statements based on our audit. We conducted 

our audit in accordance with International Standards on 

Auditing. Those Standards require that we comply with 

ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit 

to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial 

statements are free from material misstatement. 

•	In	our	opinion,	proper	books	of	account	have	been	kept		

  by the Company.
•	The	financial	statements	are	in	agreement	with	the	
  books of account.
•	In	our	opinion	and	to	the	best	of	our	information	and
  according to the explanations given to us, the financial  
  statements give the information required by the Cyprus  
  Companies Law, Cap. 113, in the manner so required.
•	In	our	opinion,	the	information	given	in	the	report	of		
  the Board of Directors is consistent with the financial  
  statements.

Other Matter  

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit 

This report, including the opinion, has been prepared 

evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 

for and only for the Company's members as a body in 

financial statements. The procedures selected depend 

accordance with Section 34 of the Auditors and Statutory 

on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment 

of the risks of material misstatement of the financial 

statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making 

Audits of Annual and Consolidated Accounts Law of 2009 

and for no other purpose. We do not, in giving this opinion, 

accept or assume responsibility for any other purpose or 

those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal 

to any other person to whose knowledge this report may 

control relevant to the entity’s preparation of financial 

come to. 

statements that give a true and fair view in order to 

design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 

Gabriel Onisiforou

circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an 

Certified Public Accountant and Registered Auditor

opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. 

for and on behalf of

An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness 

of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of 

Ernst & Young Cyprus Limited

accounting estimates made by the Board of Directors, as 

Certified Public Accountants and Registered Auditors

well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial 

statements.

Nicosia

20 March 2013

 
Fleet overview

With a fleet of 11 vessels and two new builds under construction, 
Prosafe is the leading player within the global market for 
semi-submersible accommodation vessels for the oil and gas industry.

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Safe Boreas 

: To be delivered summer of 2014
Built, converted  
: GVA 3000 E
Design 
: 450
No of beds 
Gangway 
: 38.5m +/- 7.5m
Power generation  : 33 600 kW (6 diesel generator sets)
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: DP3
: 6 x 4 400 kW azimuthing
: 12-point wire winches 

Safe Zephyrus

: To be delivered year-end 2014
Built, converted  
: GVA 3000 E
Design 
: 450
No of beds 
Gangway 
: 38.5m +/- 7.5m
Power generation  : 33 600 kW (6 diesel generator sets)
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: DP3
: 6 x 4 400 kW azimuthing
: 12-point wire winches 

Regalia

: 1985
Built, converted 
: 2003/2009 (refurbishment)
Upgraded 
:	GVA	3000	–	enhanced
Design 
: 306 (NCS: 282)
No of beds 
Gangway 
: 38.0m +/- 7.5m
Power generation  : 19 560 kW (6 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: NMD3 
: 6 x 2 640 kW azimuthing
: 4-point wire winches

 
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Safe Scandinavia

: 1984
Built, converted 
: 2003/2005 
Upgraded 
: Aker H-3.2E 
Design 
: 583 (NCS: 292)
No of beds  
Gangway 
: 36.5m +/- 6.0m 
Power generation  : 6 780 kW (3 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping  
Mooring system 

: Moored 
: 12-point chain winches 

Safe Caledonia

: 1982 
Built, converted  
: 2004/2012 (refurbishment)
Upgraded 
: Pacesetter 
Design 
: 454
No of beds 
Gangway 
: 36.5m +/- 5.5m 
Power generation  : 15 900 KW (6 diesel generator sets) 
: DP2 / Posmoor
Station keeping 
: 4 x 2 400 kW azimuthing
Thrusters 
: 10-point wire winches 
Mooring system 

Safe Bristolia

: 1983, 2006
: 2008 
: Earl & Wright Sedco 600 
: 587
: 35m +/- 6.0m (port)

Built, converted 
Upgraded 
Design 
No of beds 
Gangway 
Power generation  : 6 420 kW (4 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping  
Mooring system 

: Moored
: 8-point wire winches 

Safe Concordia

: 2005
Built, converted  
: Deepwater Technology Group
Design 
: 461
No of beds 
: 29.5m +/- 5.0m
Gangway 
Power generation  : 18 550 kW (5 diesel generator sets)
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: DP2
: 4 x 2 500 kW azimuthing
: 4-point wire winches 

Safe Astoria

: 1983, 2005
: 2012
: Earl & Wright Sedco 600 
: 349
: 36.5m +/- 6.0m (starboard) 

Built, converted 
Upgraded 
Design 
No of beds 
Gangway 
Power generation  : 6 115 kW (4 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping 
Mooring system  

: Moored 
: 8-point wire winches 

Safe Scandinavia

Built, converted 

: 1984

Upgraded 

Design 

No of beds  

Gangway 

: 2003/2005 

: Aker H-3.2E 

: 583 (NCS: 292)

: 36.5m +/- 6.0m 

Power generation  : 6 780 kW (3 diesel generator sets) 

Station keeping  

: Moored 

Mooring system 

: 12-point chain winches 

Safe Caledonia

Built, converted  

: 1982 

Upgraded 

Design 

No of beds 

Gangway 

: 2004/2012 (refurbishment)

: Pacesetter 

: 454

: 36.5m +/- 5.5m 

Power generation  : 15 900 KW (6 diesel generator sets) 

Station keeping 

: DP2 / Posmoor

Thrusters 

: 4 x 2 400 kW azimuthing

Mooring system 

: 10-point wire winches 

Safe Bristolia

Built, converted 

: 1983, 2006

Upgraded 

Design 

No of beds 

Gangway 

: 2008 

: 587

: Earl & Wright Sedco 600 

: 35m +/- 6.0m (port)

Power generation  : 6 420 kW (4 diesel generator sets) 

Station keeping  

: Moored

Mooring system 

: 8-point wire winches 

Safe Concordia

Built, converted  

: 2005

Design 

No of beds 

Gangway 

: Deepwater Technology Group

: 461

: 29.5m +/- 5.0m

Power generation  : 18 550 kW (5 diesel generator sets)

Station keeping 

: DP2

Thrusters 

: 4 x 2 500 kW azimuthing

Mooring system 

: 4-point wire winches 

Safe Astoria

Built, converted 

: 1983, 2005

Upgraded 

Design 

No of beds 

Gangway 

: 2012

: 349

: Earl & Wright Sedco 600 

: 36.5m +/- 6.0m (starboard) 

Power generation  : 6 115 kW (4 diesel generator sets) 

Station keeping 

: Moored 

Mooring system  

: 8-point wire winches 

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Safe Britannia

: 1980
Built, converted 
: 1987/2003 
Upgraded 
: Pacesetter - enhanced 
Design 
: 812 
No of beds 
Gangway 
: 36.5m +/- 6.0m
Power generation  : 13 895 kW (7 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: DP2
: 4 x 2 400 kW azimuthing, 2 x 1 500 kW fixed
: 9-point wire winches 

Safe Regency

: 1982
Built, converted 
: 2003/2008
Upgraded 
: Pacesetter 
Design 
: 780
No of beds  
Gangway  
: 36.5m +/- 6.0m 
Power generation  : 12 960 kW (6 diesel generator sets)
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: DP2
: 4 x 2 400 kW azimuthing
: 8-point wire winches 

Safe Lancia

: 1984
: 2003
: GVA 2000 
: 605 
: 27.5m +/- 5.5m (starboard)

Built, converted 
Upgraded 
Design 
No of beds 
Gangway 
Power generation  : 14 500 kW (6 diesel generator sets) 
: DP2 / Posmoor
Station keeping 
Thrusters  
: 4 x 2 400 kW azimuthing
Mooring system   : 7-point wire winches 

Jasminia

: 1982
Built, converted  
: 2002
Upgraded 
: GVA 2000 
Design 
: 535 
No of beds 
Gangway 
: Rigid, simple span 34.0m +/-3.0m 
Power generation  : 7 070 kW (3 diesel generator sets) 
Station keeping 
Thrusters 
Mooring system 

: Moored 
: 2 x 2 400 kW azimuthing
: 8-point wire winches

Safe Hibernia

: 1977
: 1991/1994/2006
: Aker H-3 (modified) 
: 632
: 36.0m +/- 6m (starboard)

Built, converted 
Upgraded 
Design 
No of beds 
Gangway 
Power generation  : 6 320 (4 diesel generator sets)
: 2 x 3 300 HP Propulsion (Aft) 
Thrusters  
Station keeping 
: Moored
Mooring system   : 12-point wire winches 

Prosafe SE
Stadiou 126
CY-6020 Larnaca, Cyprus
Telephone: 
Fax: 
mail@prosafe.com       
www.prosafe.com

+357 2462 2450
+357 2462 2480

Design: Olavstoppen. Photo: Tom Haga, Kjetil Alsvik, iStockphoto. Print: Gunnarshaug Trykkeri.

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