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2023

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We are a leading owner and operator of 
semi-submersible accommodation vessels

$98 m

41 %

$258 m 

7

Operating revenue 2023

2023 Fleet utilisation

Backlog incl. options 

Accommodation vessels

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CONTENTS

Year in brief    

Highlights    
Key figures    
About Prosafe     
CEO message    

Sustainability    

Key sustainability performance activity metrics    
Introduction    
Prosafe’s approach to sustainability    
Material sustainability topics for Prosafe    
How Prosafe contributes to the UN SDGs    
Environment     
Social    
Governance    

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Governance    

Senior executive management    
Board of Directors    
Board of Directors report    
Corporate governance    
Shareholder information    

Financials    

Consolidated financial statements    
Parent Company financial statements    
Declaration by the BoD and CEO    
Auditor’s report    

Appendix    

Abbreviations    
SASB disclosures    
TCFD disclosures    

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Year in brief

Prosafe experienced high operational activity related 
to new contracts. The Company also participated in 
many tenders during 2023. Driven by low activity in 
the North Sea, including the impact of the UK windfall 
tax, vessel utilisation was lower than hoped for. 
The Company is optimistic on the market outlook, 
particularly from 2025 onwards, and expects new 
contracts at attractive day rates.

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Highlights 2023

Mobilisation of Safe Zephyrus from the North Sea to Brazil for 650-day contract 
with Petrobras

Mobilisation of Safe Concordia from Trinidad to US Gulf of Mexico for 330-day 
contract + options

Execution of hull-cleaning and compliance work on Safe Notos and SPS for 
Safe Eurus

Good operating and safety performance on all vessels

Continued development of the organisation and appointment of new CEO

Favourable market outlook with Prosafe controlling a significant share 
of open high-end accommodation capacity from 2024 to 2026

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Earnings per share
(6.00)

USD

2022: USD 0.17

Net profit (loss)
(67.8)

million USD

2022: 1.5

Net result
(67.8)

million USD

2022: 1.5

Net cash flow 
from operations
(11.5)

million USD

2022: 49.2

Fleet utilisation
41.0%

2022: 70.6%

EBITDA
(10.5)

million USD

2022: 61.4

Net cash flow
(17.0)

million USD

2022: 17.7

Operations
1,043

operating days

2022: 1,738

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Key figures

Profit or loss
Operating revenue
EBITDA
Operating profit (loss)
Net profit (loss)
Earnings per share (fully diluted)

Financial position
Total assets
Interest-bearing debt
Net interest-bearing debt
Book equity
Book equity ratio
Liquidity  1
Net working capital
Net cash flow

Valuation
Market capitalisation at year-end
Share price

Operations
Fleet utilisation rate

Employees
Number of employees at year-end

HSSE
Lost time injuries
Total recordable injury frequency
Sick leave

MUSD
MUSD
MUSD
MUSD
USD

MUSD
MUSD
MUSD
MUSD
%
MUSD
MUSD
MUSD

MUSD
NOK

%

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

97.7
(10.5)
(41.6)
(67.8)
(6.00)

492.7
419.5
344.9
33.8
6.9
74.6
5.1
17.0

120.8
68.8

198.9
61.4
31.9
1.5
0.17

500.0
422.2
330.6
37.3
7.5
91.6
9.8
17.7

115.1
128.2

141.1
24.9
(49.8)
927.9
263.3

492.8
423.3
349.4
36.3
7.4
73.9
(11.3)
(86.4)

158.0
158.4

56.7
(9.5)
(864.3)
(950.1)
(10,798.20)

225.4
97.1
(342.6)
(399.9)
(4,540.00)

587.7
1,509.4
1,349.1
(948.5)
(161.4)
160.3
(8.9)
(37.8)

1,480.2
1,397.9
1,199.8
0.2
0.2
198.1
(35.1)
57.8

10.4
1,080.0

19.7
2,110.0

41.0

70.6

54.5

20.4

50.9

Employees in direct employment

255

182

103

99

150

Per millionworked hours
Per millionworked hours
% of total working hours

1.0
3.68
0.99

0.0
0.00
1.31

0.0
0.00
0.27

0.0
1.81
0.46

0.0
0.82
2.26

1  Liquidity equals cash and deposits, and includes USD 2.2 million in restricted cash

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About Prosafe

Prosafe is a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible accommodation, safety and support vessels.

Prosafe owns and operates six semi-submersible accommodation, 
safety and support vessels and one Tender Support Vessel (TSV). 
In addition, the Company has two new build accommodation 
vessels at the yard.

The versatile fleet comprises five dynamically positioned, one 
anchor moored and one passive position moored vessel, capable 
of operating in the most demanding offshore environments.

Prosafe’s vessels support energy companies on various offshore 
projects, primarily in the global offshore oil and gas sector, and 
may also serve offshore wind installations. Operations are related 
to the lifecycle of offshore installations such as maintenance 
and modification on fields already in production, hook-up and 
commissioning of new fields, tiebacks to existing infrastructure 
and decommissioning.

The vessels are operated in dynamic positioning (DP) mode by 
use of own engines and thrusters or in a moored mode, while 
being gangway connected via a telescopic gangway to the client’s 
installation so personnel can safely walk to work. The vessels are 
normally provided on a time charter basis where Prosafe crews and 
operates the vessels directly.

Prosafe’s vessels have accommodation capacity for up to 500 
people and offer high quality welfare and catering facilities, storage, 
workshops, offices, cinema/auditorium, medical services, deck 
cranes and lifesaving and firefighting equipment.

Prosafe has a long track record from demanding operations world-
wide, with leading operational performance and good safety 
records. The Company has extensive experience from operating 
gangway connected to fixed installations, FPSOs, TLPs, Semi-
submersibles and Spar platforms. The main operating regions are 
the North Sea, Brazil and Gulf of Mexico.

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

Vision
To be a leading and innovative provider of 
technology and services in selected niches of 
the global offshore energy industry.

Mission
To provide customers with innovative and 
cost-efficient solutions in order to maximise 
shareholder value and to create a challenging 
and motivating workplace.

Strategy
To be the preferred provider of high-end 
accommodation vessels globally.

Values
Profitability, Respect, Innovation, Safety, 
Ambition, Focus, the Environment

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Vessels at a glance 
and current location

Brazil

Safe Eurus
DP3 – Worldwide  1

• Contracted to Petrobras 

until February 2027

Safe Notos
DP3 – Worldwide  1

Safe Zephyrus
DP3 – Worldwide

• Contracted to Petrobras until July 

2026

• Contracted to Petrobras until February 2025
• 100 per cent utilisation since contract start 

• 100 per cent utilisation in 2023 

• 100 per cent utilisation in 2023 

May 2023

excluding SPS

excluding hull cleaning

• Marketed for Brazil and North Sea contracts

North Sea and Gulf of Mexico

Safe Concordia
DP2 – Worldwide  2

• Firm contract extended to 10 November 
2024 with 2x30-day options to January 
2025 in US Gulf of Mexico

• 100 per cent utilisation since contract 

start August 2023
• SPS due March 2025

Safe Boreas
DP3 – Worldwide

Safe Caledonia
TAMS – UK North Sea

• Actively marketed, currently 

• Actively marketed, currently 

in Norway

in the UK

Safe Scandinavia
TSV/accommodation – UK / NCS

• Tender assist (“TSV”) or 
accommodation support
• Accommodation capacity

–  155 beds NCS
–  ~300 beds UK / Rest of world

1  Worldwide operations excluding Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS)

2  Worldwide excluding North Sea (UK and NCS)

NCS – Norwegian Continental Shelf
TAMS – Thruster assisted mooring system

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Year in brief  |  CEO message
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Well positioned in a tightening market

Global demand for offshore accommodation vessels is increasing as energy companies invest more in exploration and production (E&P). Whether it is 
maintenance and modification work on existing infrastructure or installation of new offshore production systems to offset the depletion of existing fields, 
Prosafe’s vessels and support services enable safe and efficient project execution for our clients. We are well positioned to capture the tightening market through 
increased utilisation and day rates, controlling a significant share of the open high-end capacity prioritised by clients in our key North Sea and Brazil markets

Terje Askvig
Chief Executive Officer

Safety
We strongly promote a safety culture with a zero-incident mindset, 
which means that no accidents or incidents are acceptable. Safe 
operations are our license to operate. Our 2023 health and safety 
statistics were acceptable, with one Lost Time Incident (LTI). Sick 
leave was low at 0.99 per cent, a reduction from 1.31 per cent the 
previous year.

Market
In recent years, there has been a general increase in activity and 
day rates across various segments of the oil service industry, the 
offshore accommodation market included. Our niche is late in 
the E&P cycle, and we expect increased demand and further rate 
increases as the accommodation market catches up with E&P 
spending. We see strong fundamental drivers based on high energy 
demand and increased economic activity. This is further supported 

by tragic conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East which emphasise 
the need for a stable and dependable supply of energy.

The energy transition is both desirable and inevitable. COP28 in the 
United Arab Emirates was a step in the right direction. However, 
to solve the energy dilemma, demand for hydrocarbons needs to 
decrease. Such decrease needs to be matched with competitive 
new energy sources to enable a just transition. Large parts of the 
world will not accept energy shortages and significantly increased 
energy prices.

Oil and gas and the oil service industry will continue to play an 
important role in securing access to affordable energy for several 
decades to come. This will require the installation of new offshore 
production assets and the maintenance of installed infrastructure, 
implying a need for our services in the foreseeable future. This 

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includes our core markets in the North Sea and Brazil, which both 
are critical to regional and global security of energy supply.

In Brazil, the stated goal is to increase production from 3 million to 
5 million barrels of oil per day by 2030. This requires a significant 
expansion of the production infrastructure in coming years, with 
the number of floating production units expected to increase from 
70 to 90. Our activity in Brazil is mainly tied to maintenance and 
modification of this increasing production infrastructure.

There is no denying that the 2023 North Sea market was 
disappointing with record low maintenance work being carried 
out, especially in the UK sector. This was likely heavily influenced 
by the windfall tax which was levied on UK oil and gas activity. Last 
year, was the first year on record with no accommodation vessels 
at work in the UK sector of the North Sea. However, we already see 
this changing with improved activity in 2024 and new tenders in 
the market for 2025.

Operations
Four of our seven vessels were working for all or part of the year in 
Brazil and the US Gulf of Mexico. This compares to 2022, when six 
vessels were working for all or part of the year. Operational activity 
was high in 2023, with two vessels mobilised for new contracts, 
contract modifications on one vessel and one vessel completing its 
five-year special periodic survey.

Prosafe continued its efforts to reduce emissions related to its 
operations. However, the decrease in the number of operating days 
increased our GHG intensity. This reflects the complexity of our 

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sustainability journey, where operational efficiencies, customer 
requirements and environmental impacts intersect. Our focus on 
safety and the broader sustainability strategy was solidified. We 
have updated our sustainability reporting to reflect the latest SASB 
standards, illustrating our commitment to transparency and quality 
in everything we do. We are actively preparing for disclosure against 
the EU’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and 
will undertake a double materiality analysis in 2024.

We control substantially all available high-end capacity in the 
North Sea for the 2025 and 2026 summer seasons and our clients 
are communicating several potential campaigns in this period. Ten 
accommodation vessels are currently operating in Brazil, taking up 
almost half of the global supply of 23 applicable vessels. Increased 
production in Brazil will lead to more demand, and we expect new 
tenders for multi-year contracts. Today, Prosafe is the largest single 
operator in the country with three active vessels.

Finance
Financially, 2023 was a disappointing year. Revenue decreased 
with 51 per cent and EBITDA decreased with 117 per cent, and 
there were no additions to backlog. Contract preparations and 
mobilisations impacted available liquidity and we raised capital to 
maintain a robust financial position. We are confident that 2024 
and the years beyond will provide improved financial performance. 
Most of our debt matures at the end of 2025. We will work closely 
with our lenders and other stakeholders to find the optimal timing 
and structure for a refinancing. Capturing the improved market by 
growing our backlog is an integral part of the refinancing strategy.

Outlook
Looking ahead it is clear that 2024 is likely to be a slow year. Three 
vessels are on contract with Petrobras in Brazil throughout the year, 
and one vessel is working in the US Gulf of Mexico for ten months, 
with additional options to end of the year. This provides high 
utilisation on the active part of our fleet, but visibility for further 
demand is limited. From 2025 and beyond, the outlook is improving 
significantly with increased demand both in the North Sea, Brazil, as 
well as other markets around the world.

We expect day rates to continue to increase and high-end 
accommodation vessels to be scarce in the coming years as activity 
increases and supply remains stable or even declines. It is highly 
unlikely that additional supply from newbuild accommodation 
vessels will materialise in the foreseeable future and we control 
two of the last remaining new builds at yard.

I would like to thank our shareholders, both existing and new, 
for their confidence in and continued support of Prosafe as 
demonstrated in last year’s two private placements. We see a 
tighter accommodation market in the coming years and are 
confident in the ability to create long-term value for all our 
stakeholders. Finally, I would like to thank my colleagues for their 
hard work and dedication through a challenging period. Your 
contribution is the platform upon which we will build a very 
exciting and profitable future for Prosafe.

Terje Askvig
CEO

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Sustainability 
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Sustainability

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 environmental, social and 
financial objectives, and integrates them into its daily 
business activities and decisions.

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Sustainability  |  Key sustainability performance activity metrics
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Key sustainability performance activity metrics 

Climate  1
Absolute

95,525 

Intensity

71.0

tonnes CO2e GHG emissions 
(Scope 1 + 2 + 3)

CO2e GHG emissions (Scope 
1+3 fuel) per operating day 

(115,556 in 2022)

(59.5 in 2022)

Biodiversity

Employees

Diversity

1

Spill

(0 in 2022)

255

full-time employees 

(182 in 2022)

33.8%

female onshore 
employees 

(33.3% % in 2022)

8.4%

female offshore 
employees 

(5.1% % in 2022)

Business Integrity and Anti-Corruption

Operations

Health & Safety

Sickness absence

82%

0

of employees completed 
Anti-corruption training 

(86% in 2022)

fines and sanctions for 
non-compliance with 
laws or regulations

1,043 

operating days 

(1,738 in 2022)

1

Lost Time Injury Incident 

(0 in 2022)

0.99%

(1.31% % in 2022)

1  Climate figures have been restated to those reported in the previous annual period

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Sustainability  |  Introduction
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Introduction

“In a year marked by strong operational performance and high project activity, Prosafe has taken steps 
towards further integrating sustainability into our core operations. Our pragmatic approach, starting with 
emissions and energy efficiency, has helped us on our path to reduce GHG emissions, and we have embraced 
technology to foster safe and efficient operations. Safety remains our guiding principle. Incidents are 
thoroughly investigated to find the root cause and findings are shared across the fleet to ensure transfer 
of experience and prevent re-occurrence.

As we align with emerging sustainability standards and prepare for CSRD reporting, we are not just 
committed to compliance; we are also dedicated to being proactive in our actions and governance. 
Our journey is ongoing, and with diligence and collaboration, we will continue steering Prosafe 
towards a sustainable, socially responsible future”

Terje Askvig, CEO

This report has been prepared to meet the disclosure requirements of the Sustainability 
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Marine Transportation and Oil and Gas Services Standards 
(2023), with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards (2021). The report 
adheres to the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) requirements of the Norwegian Accounting 
Act section 3-3c and follows the guidance of the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association for ESG 
reporting. Prosafe has followed the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board’s Task Force 
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). The report covers material environmental, social 
and governance impacts, and the management approach of Prosafe for the 2023 calendar year.

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Sustainability  |  Prosafe’s approach to sustainability
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Prosafe’s approach to sustainability

Prosafe is committed to identifying, addressing and reporting its 
sustainability impacts. The Company has established governance 
and management structures which clearly set out the responsibility 
and accountability within the business for Environmental, Social 
and Governance (ESG) impacts. The Company uses internationally 
recognised standards for identifying (GRI) and reporting (SASB) 
material sustainability topics.

In 2023, Prosafe completed several significant sustainability 
projects:
•  Materiality review of material sustainability topics using 

GRI 3 Materiality Standard

•  Climate risk review and reporting recommended TCFD, 

disclosures

•  Independent GHG emissions accounting (including scope 3 

emissions where data available)

•  Human rights risk assessment and disclosure against the 
Norwegian Transparency Act, including a comprehensive 
human rights impact assessment of workers and contractors 
on the Safe Concordia while in the yard in Curaçao

•  Sustainability reporting upgrade, including SASB Marine 
Transportation and Oil and Gas Services Standards (2023)

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Climate Change and the 
Energy Transition

Health and Safety

Energy Management

Employee Development

Air Emissions

Ecological Impact

Environment

Social

Governance

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Human Rights and Labour Practices

Responsible Business Conduct

Emergency Preparedness

Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

Data Security & Privacy

Supply Chain Management

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Material sustainability topics for Prosafe

Environmental

Social

Governance

•  Climate Change and the 

Energy Transition

•  Air Emissions
•  Energy Management
•  Ecological Impact

•  Health & Safety
•  Employee Development
•  Diversity & Equality
•  Human Rights & Labour Practices

•  Responsible Business Conduct
•  Anti-Corruption & Anti-Bribery
•  Supply Chain Management
•  Data Security & Privacy
•  Emergency Preparedness

Prosafe identifies and assesses the environmental, social and 
governance (ESG) impacts that are material to its business. The 
assessment of material topics for reporting follow GRI’s materiality 
standard (GRI 3: Material Topics). The materiality determination 
process in 2022 included internal review, peer benchmarking, 
stakeholder dialogue and independent expert opinion. A report 
detailing the review process, including analysis and assessment of 
impacts, was prepared by an independent consultant and adopted 
by management. Recommended material topics were presented 
to, and approved by, Prosafe’s Board of Directors. Topics which 
have a significant environmental, social, human rights or economic 
impacts are considered material.

Prosafe’s stakeholders include employees, customers, suppliers, 
investors, analysts, banks, NGOs, employee representatives and 
trade unions. Ongoing engagement with key stakeholders in day- 
to-day business interactions is supported by focused engagement 
when critical impacts are identified and when Prosafe seeks to 
understand how to avoid, remedy or mitigate potential adverse 
impacts. There has been no change to the material topics in this 
reporting year; the Company intends to conduct a CSRD-compliant 
double materiality assessment in 2024.

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Sustainability  |  How Prosafe contributes to the UN SDGs
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How Prosafe contributes to the UN SDGs

Prosafe has been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2008. 
The Company is committed to integrating the UN Global Compact’s 
ten principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, 
environment and anti-corruption into our strategy, policies, culture 
and operations.

Prosafe supports the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 
and shares the view that its business has a key role to play in the 
implementation of the goals. The Board of Directors and senior 
executive management have been involved in the assessment of 
the Company’s contribution to the development goals.

The Company has identified four SDGs where it believes Prosafe 
has a relevant impact: SDG 3: Good health and wellbeing; SDG 8: 
Decent work and economic growth; SDG 13: Climate action; SDG 
14: Life below water.

In 2023, our contribution to relevant SDGs was as follows:

Relevant SDGs

2023 Performance

Prosafe’s contribution

SDG 3

Health and 
wellbeing

Lost time incident frequency of 1.23

No fatalities

Low sickness absence (0.99 per cent)

Providing safe, secure and healthy workplaces, 
with safety as our first priority. Health and safety 
management is accredited to ISO 45001.

SDG 8

Decent work and 
economic growth

Human rights risk assessment in relation to the 
implementation of the Norwegian Transparency Act

Anti-bribery and anti-corruption training (82 per cent 
staff trained)

Create value for our stakeholders

Providing meaningful and fairly compensated work, 
decent working conditions, training staff in ethical 
business practices and assessing and addressing 
potential human rights risks in the supply chain.

SDG 13

Climate action

Completed Climate Risk Assessment and reporting of 
TCFD recommended disclosures.

Scope 1, 2 & 3 GHG emissions were 98,897 tonnes.

Scope 1 & 3 GHG emission intensity 94.82 tonnes per 
operating day.

Committed to GHG reductions in line with Paris 
Agreement (50 per cent by 2030) and transparent 
reporting of emissions.

Energy management is accredited to ISO 50001.

SDG 14

One minor spill of 2.7 m3 to sea.

Life below water

No non-regulatory release of ballast water.

Ensuring best practice. Environmental management 
is accredited to ISO 14001

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Environment

Prosafe places a high priority on environmental 
responsibility, aligning its business strategy with 
its core values of protecting the environment. 
We work closely with clients and stakeholders 
to achieve our ultimate goal of zero negative 
impacts to the air and sea through our 
operations.

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Climate Change and the Energy Transition

Why is it important
At Prosafe, we acknowledge the impacts of climate change and 
need for societies to transition to low and no carbon energy sources. 
We are working to facilitate this transition in our role as an offshore 
support service provider and we are actively assessing the physical 
and economic risks and opportunities associated with climate 
change and the global energy transition.

Our Approach
Prosafe is committed to reducing its GHG emissions. Adapting to 
the energy transition and mitigating its risks is a central part of our 
overall strategy. Our goal is to adapt our current operations and 
explore new business opportunities that support the shift to a more 
sustainable energy system.

A full disclosure of climate risk has been prepared according to the 
recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Disclosure 
(TCFD) and is included in Appendix 2.

Our Performance in 2023
With reduced operations in 2023, our total GHG emissions 
decreased to 95,525 tonnes (115,556 in 2022) of carbon dioxide 
equivalents (CO2e).
•  Scope 1 GHG emissions include fuel paid for and burnt by Prosafe, 

largely when off contract i.e. non-operating days and when 
mobilising for contracts

•  Scope 2 GHG emissions include electricity related emissions from 

our offices and operating sites

•  Scope 3 GHG emissions include fuel paid for by our customers 

and burnt by Prosafe i.e. operating days

GHG emissions and intensity

2023

2022

2021

Direct GHG emissions (Scope 1) 
(CO2e tonnes)
Energy indirect GHG emissions 
(Scope 2) (CO2e tonnes, location-based)
Other indirect GHG emissions 
(Scope 3) (CO2e tonnes)
GHG emissions intensity (Scope 1+2+3) 
(per contract day in CO2e tonnes)

41,431

23,993

25,828

14

20

-

54,080

91,542

72,517

71.0

59.5

-

Scope 1 emissions increased due to mobilising for new contracts 
from the North Sea to Brazil (Safe Zephyrus) and from Trinidad 
& Tobago to the US Gulf of Mexico (Safe Concordia). Total GHG 
emissions (Scope 1+2+3) decreased by 17.3 per cent in 2023 
compared to 2022, driven by a decline in operating days. Our 
GHG emission intensity increased by 19.3 per cent in 2023 to 71.0 
tonnes (59.5 in 2022) CO2e per operating day, accounting for all 
fuel burned throughout the course of the year. We believe this is 
the most accurate and useful measure of the carbon intensity of 
our business activities, as it includes all fuels burnt in both contract 
and off-contract activities. The increased GHG intensity comes as 
a result of all operating vessels working in more onerous dynamic 
position mode, which causes increased fuel consumption in 
comparison to moored operations. Note – the 2022 total emissions 
and intensity figures for 2022 were restated in 2023 due to previous 
miscalculation.

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Energy Management

Why is it important
Energy management impacts our financial performance and 
environmental impact. Our operations’ energy use directly affects 
greenhouse gas emissions, air quality, and resource depletion. 
We are committed to managing and minimising our energy 
footprint and aligning our operations with sustainable practices.

Our Approach
We adopt a multifaceted strategy for energy management, 
focusing on:
•  Investment in energy-efficiency: Integrating advanced energy-

efficient technologies into our operations.

•  Cultivating sustainable practices: Encouraging energy-conscious 

behaviours among our staff.

•  Systematic monitoring: Diligently tracking and analysing energy 

consumption to pinpoint areas for enhancement.

•  Continuous review and adaptation: Our energy management 

system undergoes regular evaluation and refinement, ensuring 
alignment with our targets and optimal energy utilisation.

We concentrate on two primary areas within the vessel energy 
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1. Optimised energy conversion: In our fleet, we aim for substantial 
efficiency gains by enhancing the initial energy conversion from 
fuel to electricity. This involves optimising the operation of diesel 
generators, specifically by running fewer generators at higher and 
more efficient loads.

2. Minimising energy demands: Our focus thereafter extends to 
reducing the electrical and thermal energy requirements of 
onboard equipment and systems.

Data-driven decision making is central to our strategy. Leveraging 
our existing digital infrastructure, we’re enhancing our fleet’s 
connectivity through the deployment of cloud-based data 
acquisition, analytical tools, and advanced energy metering. This 
robust framework offers the insights needed to refine operational 
practices, identify technology upgrade opportunities, and assess the 
impact of our initiatives.

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, we continued our efforts to reduce energy consumption 
onboard the vessels in scope and maintained certification to 
the internationally recognised ISO 50001 energy management 
standard. We continued the roll-out of our digital platform in the 
fleet, as well as improvements on energy advisory functions, and 
visibility for both onshore and offshore vessel management teams 
to monitor energy use whilst vessels are in operation.

Two of our four Dynamically Positioned (DP) vessels can operate 
using two engines instead of three in normal operational weather 
conditions, resulting in fuel savings and thereby reduced emissions. 
To maximise the potential for operating with this more efficient 
engine configuration, we must work with our stakeholders, clients, 
technical authorities and regulators to gain client acceptance for 
this mode of operation. This remains a major priority.

We continue to investigate operational and technical upgrades that 
will allow us to improve the energy efficiency of existing equipment 
and systems and are developing continuous improvement plans for 
the fleet.

In 2023, our total energy consumption decreased due to a 40 per 
cent reduction in the number of operating days.

Energy consumption 

2023

2022 

2021 

Energy consumption (kWh) onshore 
Fuel consumed (tonnes) 

99,311
35,532

109,491
42,982 

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Air Emissions

Why is it important
Local air emissions from maritime activities can negatively impact 
air quality and ecosystems, creating respiratory and other health 
impacts for people and wildlife.

All of Prosafe’s vessels have International Air Pollution Prevention 
(IAPP) certificates and are subject to regular review. Our emissions 
to air decreased in 2023, driven by a decrease in the number of 
operating days.

Air emissions

2023

2022

2021

Nitrous oxides (NOx tonnes)
Sulphur oxides (SOx tonnes)
Particulate matter (PM10 tonnes)

638
30
12

375
17
7

-
-
-

Our Approach
Our energy management and emission reduction programmes not 
only reduce GHG emissions but have a corresponding reduction in 
local air pollutants from cleaner combustion. In addition:
•  The Prosafe fleet use only low sulphur fuel, following IMO 
requirements for maximum 0.5 per cent sulphur content, 
reducing down to 0.1 per cent when operating in regional 
Environmental Control Areas

•  Introduction of shore power use for vessels in layup in Norway, 
where shore side infrastructure is available together with low 
carbon intensity on the electrical grid

•  Monitoring and managing staff business travel to limit emissions 

from air travel

•  Encouraging remote work and video conferencing to minimise 

emissions from commuting

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Ecological Impact

Why is it important
As a company operating offshore support vessels, we prioritise 
and address the ecological impact of our operations. This includes 
reducing and managing waste, preventing accidental spills and 
discharges to the natural environment, and reducing our impact on 
biodiversity. By taking proactive measures to minimise our impact, 
we aim to ensure that we are operating in an environmentally 
responsible and sustainable manner.

Our Approach
Prosafe takes a proactive approach to addressing its ecological 
impact, with a focus on reducing waste, preventing spills and 
discharges, and minimising impact on biodiversity. Our vessels 
are equipped with International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) 
certificates and International Sewage Pollution Prevention (ISPP) 
certificates to ensure that we are following relevant regulations.

We have an approved Hazardous Substance list and seek to 
substitute high-risk hazardous substances with lower hazardous 
products wherever possible. When operating alongside offshore 
installations, we co-operate with the waste management 
requirements in the operator’s operational permits. Additionally, 
all of our vessels have a waste management system in place that 
is documented in the Garbage Management Manual, including 
assessments of all potential waste products and the requirements 
for waste segregation for transportation ashore.

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Ballast water management is controlled within the confines of the 
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) regulations, with all our 
vessels holding International Ballast Water Management (IBWM) 
certificates. Discharge of sewage is also controlled within the 
confines of IMO regulations, and all of our vessels have been subject 
to International Sewage Pollution Prevention (ISPP) surveys and 
have been issued certification in accordance with MARPOL Annex IV.

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, Prosafe had one reportable discharge of 2.7 m3 to the 
natural environment. We regularly conduct exercises to test our 
Oil Prevention Emergency Response & Spill contingency plans, and 
our performance in recent years demonstrates our commitment 
to operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable 
manner. Our ballast water management practices and discharge of 
sewage remained within the limits of IMO regulations, for which we 
had no accidental or non-regulatory releases. The amount of waste 
generated decreased in 2023, partially driven by a decrease in the 
number of operating days.

Spills and waste 

2023

2022

2021

Unplanned spills or emissions to 
ground / sea / air
Total waste (tonnes)
Hazardous waste

1
2,463
214

0
4,499
246

0
2,959
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Prosafe’s success depends upon the combined 
capabilities and contributions of our employees. 
Their motivation, knowledge and competence 
are fundamental to the company’s further 
sustainable development. We are committed 
to offering our employees a safe and 
stimulating working environment where 
everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

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Health and Safety

Why is it important
At Prosafe, we understand the significance of ensuring the well-
being of our stakeholders. We consider health and safety as a vital 
aspect of our operations and a critical component of our social 
responsibility. Our approach to health and safety is driven by our 
core values and our commitment to ensuring that everyone returns 
home safely and providing a safe and healthy work environment.

Our Approach
Health, safety, and environment are driven by the HSEQ and HR 
departments and strong leadership and collaboration are critical 
to achieving our goals. We have established policies that provide 
clear guidance and consider both our legal and moral obligations. 
Our safety culture promotes employee engagement and empowers 
our employees to act, with a focus on promoting understanding, 
feedback, and continuous learning. We strive for zero incidents, 
injury-free and healthy workplaces.

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Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, Prosafe recorded one Lost Time Injury (LTI), resulting 
in a Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) of 1.23 and a Total 
Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) of 3.68. Sick leave was low 
at 0.99 per cent, a decrease from the previous year. Prosafe closely 
monitors and manages absence, and efforts are made to support 
employees in returning to work, including occupational health 
assessments and implementation of phased returns. In 2024, we 
plan to continue promoting safe and sustainable operations while 
offering a safe and healthy working environment. In addition to 
the current commitments to physical health and wellbeing, we will 
continually look for new ways in which we can support the mental 
health and wellbeing of our staff, both onshore and offshore.

HSE comparison

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0

1.81

3.68

1.23

1.00

2020

2021

2022

2023

Number of LTIs

LTI frequency

TRIFR

Health and safety

2023

2022

2021

Sick leave (%)

Sick leave
Lost time injuries (LTI)
Fatalities
TRIF (Total Recordable Injury Frequency)
LTIF (Lost Time Injury Frequency)
MTC (Number of Medical Treatment Cases)
RWC (Number of Restricted Work Cases) 
HOC (Number of Hazard Observation Cards)
Total exposure hours
Contractor fatalities

0.99% 
1
0
3.68
1.23
1
1
9,087
815,502
0

1.31% 
0
0
0
0
0
0
13,184
908,999
0

0.27%
0
0
0
0
0
0
10,142
841,230
0

1.5

1.0

0.5

0.0

0.46

2020

0.27

2021

1.31

0.99

2022

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Employee Development

Why is it important
Employee development is critical to the success of Prosafe, as 
it directly contributes to the growth and success of both the 
employees and the Company. It helps employees to enhance their 
skills, knowledge and abilities, and enables them to meet their full 
potential. Investing in employee development leads to increased job 
satisfaction, motivation, and engagement, which results in higher 
levels of productivity and a more positive work environment.

Our Approach
At Prosafe we promote continuous dialogue with line managers 
throughout the year and ensure that a formal annual appraisal 
structure is followed to capture a variety of aspects that can be 
formally recorded and referred back to. Within annual appraisal 
dialogues, employees meet with their line managers to review 
individual work performance and the achievement of personal 
objectives, giving and receiving feedback and setting objectives 
for the following year. This dialogue is also used to set individual 
development plans, discuss career planning opportunities and 
identify training and development needs for the forthcoming year. 
All employees are eligible for appraisal dialogue.

Our approach to employee development is centred around three key 
principles: continuous learning, individualised development plans, 
and a supportive work environment.

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We believe in providing our employees with ongoing learning 
opportunities through workshops and training programs. 
Additionally, we work with each employee to create development 
plans that align with their career goals and the Company’s 
objectives. Our supportive work environment encourages open 
communication, collaboration, and provides resources for 
employees to grow professionally.

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, we continued to prioritise employee development and 
saw significant results. Our focus on providing a challenging and 
motivating workplace and a supportive work environment was 
reflected in our employee satisfaction survey, where out of 253 
respondents, 43.1 per cent strongly agreed and 39.1 per cent 
agreed they would recommend Prosafe as a good place to work. 
These results are at the same satisfactory level as the previous year 
and demonstrate the effectiveness of our approach to employee 
development and the positive impact it has on our employees, the 
working environment and our business.

The voluntary employee turnover in the Group was 15.78 per cent 
in 2023, compared with 20.6 per cent in 2022.

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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Why is it important
At Prosafe, we believe that diversity, equality and inclusion are 
critical to our success and growth as a company. We understand 
that a workplace that embraces diversity, with employees from 
different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, fosters creativity, 
innovation, and better decision-making.

Our Approach
Prosafe is committed to promoting diversity and equality and 
fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless 
of gender, age, disability, pregnancy and maternity, nationality, 
religion, or sexual orientation. Our equal opportunity policy and 
practices ensure that all employees are treated fairly and equitably, 
and that only relevant qualifications and professional criteria are 
considered when making appointments, conducting performance 
evaluations, and settling remuneration.

Historically, the offshore maritime industry has largely been a male 
dominated environment due to the nature of the industry and 
has attracted and retained a low proportion of women. At Prosafe, 
we are actively working to ensure the operating and employment 
environment we create is attractive to women and any current or 
potential employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, pregnancy 
and maternity, nationality, religion, or sexual orientation.

Prosafe launched a standalone Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
Policy at the end of 2023. Rollout will take place in the course of 
2024 through intranet articles, discussion points in meetings and 
dedicated e-learning courses.

Our Performance in 2023
Prosafe’s commitment to diversity and equality is reflected in its 
global workforce, with employees originating from 12 different 
countries from around the world. Women made up 16.08 per 
cent of all employees, with a steady increase in female offshore 
employees from 5.1 per cent in 2022 to 8.4 per cent in 2023. Women 
constituted 40 per cent of the Board of Directors. The average age of 
employees was 45, and fixed-term employees made up 0.8 per cent 
of the workforce in 2023. The Company is continuously working to 
overcome the demographic imbalances of the maritime industry 
and to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all 
employees to reach their full potential.

Female %

2023

2022

2021

Board of Directors
Senior executive management
Onshore employees
Offshore employees
Total onshore + offshore

40.0%
0%
 33.8%
 8.4%
16.1%

40.0%
0%
33.3%
5.1%
15.4%

50.0%
0%
40.4%
4.8%
26.3%

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Prosafe is committed to fostering an equal, diverse and inclusive 
work environment where all staff are treated with respect and 
dignity at all times. There will be no unlawful discrimination 
against any job applicant, staff or contractor working for Prosafe. 
This principle is applied to all areas of employee relations including 
but not limited to, recruitment and selection, promotion, training 
and development and pay and benefits. We aim to ensure that all 
individuals are recruited, developed and promoted and remunerated 
for their work based on professional qualifications, education, 
experience, conduct and merit. In 2024, Prosafe will implement a 
new benchmarking tool which will allow us to ensure the pay and 
reward of staff is in line with other leading industry providers. At 
the end of 2023, across all geographical locations, the average salary 
was USD 48 per hour for male employees and USD 26 per hour for 
female employees, resulting in an unadjusted gender pay gap of 
45.8 per cent.

Only 0.4 per cent of the employee population is currently working 
on a part time basis, with the Company having a flexible working 
policy in place to ensure that the correct work life balance is 
maintained, particularly for those with childcare and caring 
responsibilities.

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Age distribution (%)

3.1

7.8

13.6

35.2

40.3

20–29

30–39

40–49

50–59

60–69

Total employees 2023

Onshore employees 2023

Male
83.9%

Male
66.2%

Female
16.1%

Female
33.8%

Senior executive management 2023

Female

0%

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Human Rights and Labour Practices

Why is it important
Prosafe is committed to respecting human rights and labour 
standards, as stated in its Sustainability Policy, Human Rights 
Policy and Code of Conduct. As a company with operations across 
developed and in developing regions, Prosafe may be potentially 
exposed to human rights and labour standard violations in its own 
operations and indirectly through its supply chain and third-party 
contractors. Identifying and assuring against these risks is an 
ongoing, top priority for Prosafe and its partners.

Our Approach
Prosafe’s approach to respecting human rights and labour 
standards starts with its commitment to its workforce and ends 
with its suppliers and contractors. The Company aims to ensure 
that all staff across its value chain are treated fairly, without 
discrimination, and have a healthy and safe working environment. 
The Company respects the right to freedom of association and the 
right to negotiate through relevant representative bodies. Prosafe’s 
Human Rights Policy is aligned with the International Bill of Rights 
and the ILO Fundamental Conventions and provides a framework 
for managing human rights risks.

Prosafe is taking additional actions to ensure compliance with the 
Norwegian Transparency Act. This act requires companies to carry 
out human rights’ due diligence in line with the OECD Guidelines 
for Multinational Enterprises. In addition, companies must report 
on the actions taken to mitigate adverse human rights impacts and 
their effectiveness, as well as to respond to requests for information 
from the public.

Prosafe has identified the following material human rights issues:
•  Employees’ right to a healthy and safe work environment and 

living environment

•  Freedom from forced labour and human trafficking
•  Access to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
•  Non-discrimination in hiring, employment, pay and benefits
•  Freedom from workplace harassment.

Prosafe has conducted a gap analysis of its approach to human 
rights due diligence to identify potential areas for improvements 
which will be implemented in 2024. At the end of 2023, an 
e-learning program about Respecting human rights in business was 
rolled out to all employees.

A full Norwegian Transparency Act Statement has been published 
on Prosafe’s website together with this report. www.prosafe.com/
investor-information/annual-reports

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, Prosafe further reviewed its responsible supply 
chain process and initiated a number of actions as part of the 
implementation of the Norwegian Transparency Act. The Company 
had offices and/or operations in five countries scoring 100, 93, 83, 
72 and 47, respectively in the Freedom in the World report. The 
lowest score of 47 is for Singapore and is mainly related to political 
freedom and civil liberties. Our Singapore activities consist of seven 
office employees with wage levels and working conditions at par 
with company practice.

Prosafe did not receive any legal claims from employees regarding 
human rights violations and no breaches of the Code of Conduct 
were observed in 2023.

Our annual global employee engagement survey’s results in 
2023 were at par with those of the previous year, with employees 
reporting continued good experiences across several subject areas 
such as employee engagement, performance, and communication. 
However, we believe that there is still room for improvement and 
are continuously working towards enhancing our employees’ 
satisfaction and engagement.

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Governance

Prosafe believes that good corporate governance 
will strengthen confidence in the Company 
and help to ensure the greatest possible value 
creation over time in the best interests 
of shareholders, employees and other 
stakeholders.

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Responsible Business Conduct

Why is it important
Responsible business conduct, including ethical, transparent 
and compliant practices, is crucial in order to maintain trust and 
confidence of stakeholders, employees, customers and the wider 
society. As a company with global operations, Prosafe recognises 
the criticality of implementing sustainable and responsible business 
practices to promote its long-term growth and success.

Our Approach
Prosafe’s approach to responsible business conduct is rooted in 
its Core Values, Code of Conduct, and various governing policies 
such as its Corporate Social Responsibility Policy and principles for 
Corporate Governance. These policies provide the framework for 
what the Company considers to be responsible conduct and set 
clear rules and expectations for ethical standards for all employees.

The Company’s management system is certified to International 
Maritime Organisation’s International Safety Management Code 
and accredited to several rigorous ISO standards for quality, 
environmental, health and safety, and energy management. Prosafe 
is committed to complying with all applicable laws, rules and 
regulations in every country it operates and conducting business in 
a fair, ethical and transparent manner.

Prosafe’s Ethics Committee shall facilitate for anonymous 
whistleblowing and ensure that reported concerns are investigated 

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and dealt with. The Company encourages its employees to report 
any suspected breaches or unethical behaviour through established 
whistleblowing channels, which include an online reporting tool for 
safe, anonymous reporting. The Ethics Committee will also maintain 
and further develop Prosafe’s Code of Conduct.

SHAREHOLDERS

Nomination 
Committee

External 
Auditor

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Audit 
Committee

Compensation 
Committee

MANAGEMENT

Ethics Committee

Our Performance in 2023
Over the past year, Prosafe has worked vigorously to embed 
sustainability into its policies and management systems. The 
Company has consulted with external experts and stakeholders to 
devise several quantitative environmental, social and governance 
KPI targets to drive its development and regularly discusses 
sustainability opportunities, risks and goals with the Board of 
Directors and senior executive management.

Prosafe has an online reporting tool for safe, anonymous 
whistleblowing that enables employees to report any suspected 
or unethical behaviour. All reports are handled with discretion and 
in a professional manner, with no retaliation imposed on those 
who report and the ability to remain anonymous. There were four 
whistleblowing cases over the past year, all relating to employee 
relations and of minor seriousness. All cases have been transferred 
to the Human Resources department and have been closed.

Ethical business practice

2023

2022

2021

Number of whistleblowing cases

4

2

0

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Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery

Why is it important
Anti-corruption and anti-bribery practices are critical to maintaining 
our reputation as a responsible and ethical business. These 
endeavours ensure that the Company operates within the law and 
in line with the expectations of its stakeholders. By taking a zero-
tolerance approach to corruption and bribery, we aim to safeguard 
ourselves against wrongdoing and demonstrate our commitment 
to transparency and good governance.

Our Approach
Prosafe takes a proactive approach to preventing corruption 
and bribery by embedding anti-corruption and anti-bribery 
principles into its Code of Conduct and Anti-bribery and Anti-
corruption Procedure. The Company has zero-tolerance for all 
forms of corruption, including facilitation payments and political 
contributions. All employees are expected to adhere to these 
principles and complete mandatory training. Prosafe assesses 
and manages corruption risk through country risk assessments, 
compliance reviews, and due diligence reviews of business 
partner integrity.

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, Prosafe had no legal action taken against it related to 
corruption, and the Company was not aware of any ongoing 
investigations or legal actions involving anti-competitive, anti-trust, 
or monopoly violations. Additionally, none of Prosafe’s revenue was 

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derived from projects located in the 20 countries ranked lowest by 
Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.

In recognition of the heightened corruption risk in Brazil, Prosafe 
uses three independent suppliers to conduct due diligence reviews 
of its vendors; one company covers the basic compliance and 
due diligence requirements, one covers IMS requirements and is 
responsible for the ASVQ, and another covers Petrobras-specific 
mandates and checks third-party embarkment documentation 
for all parties. Third party integrity due diligence is conducted on 
existing and potential commercial agents.

Topic

2023

2022

2021

Political contributions
Facilitation payments
Number of monetary fines and 
non-monetary sanctions for non- 
compliance with laws and/or regulations

0
0

0

0
0

0

0
0

0

Corruption 
Perceptions 
Index Ranking

4

5

20

24

104

Country

Score

Norway

Singapore

United Kingdom

USA

Brazil

84

83

71

69

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Supply Chain Management (Sustainability Due Diligence)

Our Performance in 2023
During 2023 we made further improvements to our supply chain 
management practices. Aligned with the Norwegian Transparency 
Act’s mandates, we undertook several initiatives to fortify our 
processes.

Following this risk assessment, our approach has been one of 
diligent monitoring and evaluation. Through the use of detailed 
questionnaires, and, where necessary, targeted audits, we ensure 
our suppliers and partners not only meet but exceed the established 
standards and requirements.

A cornerstone of our efforts was a preliminary risk assessment 
targeted at key suppliers, particularly those involved in people-
related services (such as crewing providers/ medical providers) and 
European Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that provide 
the Company with service engineers in regions that are deemed 
higher risk. This assessment was designed taking into account 
several critical factors:
•  The nature of goods/services, especially those incorporating 

manpower.

•  The geographical location of service provision.
•  The perceived risk in the region of operation.
•  The annual financial engagement with the suppliers.
•  The historical relationship and performance track record 

with Prosafe

Our ongoing mission is to continually refine these processes, 
ensuring complete adherence to our obligations for protecting 
human rights, strict compliance with laws and regulations, 
and the eradication of practices like bribery and corruption. We 
are committed to fostering fair competition, upholding labour 
standards, and ensuring that our partners are in full alignment 
with Prosafe’s Core Values and Code of Conduct.

Why is it important
At Prosafe, we are acutely aware of the influential role our suppliers 
and business partners play in not just our success but also in 
societal, environmental, and stakeholder impacts. It is fundamental 
for us to ensure that our supply chain is not only efficient but 
also aligns with our steadfast commitment to sustainability and 
social responsibility. This commitment is the cornerstone of our 
operations, reflecting our dedication to ethical practices and respect 
for people and the planet.

Our Approach
To uphold and embed these values within our operations, 
Prosafe has implemented a stringent Supply Chain Management 
(sustainability) Due Diligence process. This process is built upon 
our Core Values and Code of Conduct, integrating principles of 
corporate social responsibility, health and safety, the environment, 
quality assurance, and training and competence.

We actively engage our suppliers and business partners, 
encouraging them to internalise and reflect these values and 
principles. To this end, the Prosafe Approved Supplier Verification 
Questionnaire (ASVQ) is a pivotal tool, allowing us to assess and 
continuously monitor the sustainability practices of our partners. 
Moreover, we conduct regular audits on our critical suppliers to 
ensure steadfast adherence to our standards.

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Data Security and Privacy

Why is it important
Data security and privacy are of the utmost importance in today’s 
digital age, as sensitive information can easily be stolen or misused 
if proper security measures are not in place. The safeguarding of 
personal data and privacy is also a legal obligation for Prosafe under 
the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Our Approach
Prosafe is committed to upholding the highest standards of data 
security and privacy for its employees, stakeholders and clients. 
Compliance with GDPR is just the starting point. We implement 
rigorous procedural and organisational controls, coupled with 
advanced protective measures. Our strategy includes:
•  Continuous enhancement of cybersecurity defenses, focusing on 
robust control of remote access to IT and Operational Technology 
(OT) systems.

•  Strengthened email security protocols to prevent unauthorised 

access.

•  Regular security awareness initiatives, tailored to equip 

our employees with the knowledge and skills necessary for 
safeguarding data, especially in remote working environments.

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Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, Prosafe encountered one business email compromise 
and fraud incident. However, there were no other incidents 
related to data loss, integrity compromise, or downtime in critical 
IT systems due to cyber-attacks. This isolated case has been a 
catalyst to further strengthen our cybersecurity measures. Actions 
taken include among others implementation of multifactor 
authentication with number matching, activating use of conditional 
access in our network infrastructure, enhanced security monitoring 
through our 24/7 Security Operation Center and an updated cyber 
awareness program.

We take pride to consistently be compliant with GDPR, successfully 
protecting the personal data of our people and stakeholders. Our 
commitment to data privacy and an updated security is evidenced 
by our performance metrics:

Topic

2023

2022

2021

Cyber-attacks resulting in loss of data, 
loss of integrity or other loss
Cyber-attacks resulting in downtime 
of critical IT systems
Notifications about GDPR breaches

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

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2021

Number of emergency drills and exercises conducted within the vessel fleet. 
(Includes client participation when the vessel is in an operational contract)
Number of emergency response exercises conducted between vessels 
and onshore emergency response management teams

324

5

469

7

500

5

Emergency Preparedness

Why is it important
Emergency preparedness is critical to ensure the safety of our 
people, the environment and material assets in the event of a 
crisis. Having effective contingency plans and regular training and 
exercises helps to minimise harm and ensure the timely provision of 
relevant information to the outside world.

Our Approach
Acknowledging the unpredictability of crises, Prosafe has 
entrenched a culture of readiness. Our comprehensive contingency 
plans are not static documents but living frameworks, consistently 
evolving through insights gained from regular emergency response 
training and collaborative exercises. We engage with customers and 
third parties to simulate real-life scenarios, ensuring a high level of 
preparedness across all levels of our operations and value chain.

Our Performance in 2023
In 2023, our vigilance and dedication to emergency preparedness 
were reflected in the absence of significant emergency incidents. 
This zero-incident milestone is a testament to the robustness of our 
emergency protocols and the effectiveness of our ongoing drills and 
training sessions. However, complacency has no place in our safety 
culture. Despite this success, we persistently seek ways to further 
enhance our emergency preparedness.

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Prosafe believes that good corporate governance 
will strengthen confidence in the Company, and 
help to ensure the greatest possible value creation 
over time in the best interests of shareholders, 
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Senior executive management

Terje Askvig
CEO

Reese McNeel
CFO

Ryan Stewart
CCO

Mr McNeel joined Prosafe in 2022. Mr McNeel has more than 20 
years of experience from management and financial positions, 
including many years of experience from the offshore industry. Prior 
to joining Prosafe, he served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer & 
Chief Financial Officer at Atlantica Tender Drilling Ltd. and as Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Sevan Marine ASA.

He holds a Master of Business Administration from the IESE 
Business School in Barcelona and a degree in Finance and Economics 
from Utah State University.

Mr Stewart joined Prosafe in 2001 and has held several positions, 
last as Chief Operations Officer. Prior to joining Prosafe, he held 
various positions in the North Sea oil industry.

He holds an LLM in Oil and Gas Law from The Robert Gordon 
University and a BSc in Engineering, also from The Robert Gordon 
University.

Mr Askvig joined Prosafe in 2023. Mr Askvig has experience from 
shipping, oil service, family office and private equity. For the last 
11 years, he has been Operating Partner and Senior Advisor in Triton 
Partners, a leading European private equity firm. Before joining 
Triton Partners, Mr. Askvig worked as CEO of Eitzen Chemical for 
five years and seven years in Fred. Olsen & Co, latest as Managing 
Director of Fred. Olsen Renewables.

During his period as partner with Triton Partners, he was Chairman/
Board member of DeepOcean, Chairman and “deal Captain” of 
Nordic Tankers and Herning Shipping (Denmark), as well as holding 
directorships on various other Triton related companies. He has also 
served or is serving on the board of OSM Thome Group and Avarn 
Security Group, as well as chairing the nomination committee of 
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Board of Directors

Glen Ole Rødland
Chair

Birgitt Aagard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Trondstad
Non-executive Director

Glen Ole Rødland has 13 years’ experience as an analyst and 
corporate finance from a leading Scandinavian Investment Bank. 
He has been an investor and has been managing investments/
portfolio for an Investment fund, Private Office and Private Equity 
for 16 years. The main focus of Mr Rødland has historically been 
on energy, shipping, oil service, aquaculture and other commodity 
industries.

Mr Rødland also has considerable experience as a board member 
and Chairman of several Norwegian public companies and 
international companies. He is currently Chairman of Prosafe, ABL 
Group, Pascal Technologies, Borgestad ASA and Høganes Borgestad 
AB, and Board member of Deep Value Driller and Atlantica Tender 
Drilling.

Mr Rødland’s qualifications include an MBA and Postgraduate 
Studies in Finance completed at the Norwegian School of Economics 
and Business Administration (NHH) and UCLA.

Ms Aagaard-Svendsen is a board professional with an extensive 
board experience dating back to the early 90-ties. Outside Prosafe, 
Ms. Aagaard-Svendsen is Audit Committee Chairman of DNV Group 
AS, Aker Solutions AS and KommuneKredit (Denmark), and Board 
Member of Stiftelsen Det Norske Veritas, Copenhagen Malmø Port 
AS and Otto Mønsted A/S.

Ms Aagaard-Svendsen has held several senior management and 
CFO positions. At latest and until 2016 she was Chief Financial 
Officer of J. Lauritzen for 18 years. During the period between 
2011 and 2015, she was Chairman for the Danish committee on 
Corporate Governance.

Ms Aagaard-Svendsen has a Constructional Engineering degree 
from the Technical University of Denmark and a Graduate Diploma 
in Business Administration from the Copenhagen Business School. 
In addition, miscellaneous executive programs at IESE (Barcelona); 
IMD (Lausanne) and INSEAD (Paris).

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Mrs Udnes Tronstad is a board professional with extensive board 
experience as an independent board director for private and listed 
companies. Outside Prosafe, she is currently Chair of Source Energy 
and Board member of Norges Bank.

She has held senior executive roles in companies such as former 
Statoil, Aker Solutions and Kvaerner and has been Board member 
of Giek, Trelleborg AB, Peab AB, Bladt Industries A/S and NTNU.

Mrs Udnes Tronstad has a MSc in chemical engineering from the 
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and 
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Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Mr. Idland is an entrepreneur and investor focused on the energy 
industries. He co-founded DBO Energy which played an integral 
part of building and finanicng 3R Petroleum, a listed Brazilian E&P 
company. Currently the Latin American E&P ventures are driven 
through Swedish listed Maha Energy, where DBO is a reference 
shareholder and Idland holds a board position.

Through Janeiro Energy, Idland and his partners, develop and are 
active investors in energy transition and technology companies, 
such as Holu, Energi.ai, Pagaleve and Empower New Energy. Mr. 
Idland also co-founded and is Chairman of Dream Learn Work, 
a Norwegian-Brazilian NGO providing technical education for 
underprivileged youth. Previously Idland has worked for companies 
such as DNB, Aker Yards Brasil, DOF Brasil and Pareto.

Mr Idland has a M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration 
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Mr. Eliassen is the founder and Managing Member of SNC Winther 
Holdings Ltd. and has an extensive background in the oil service 
industry. Before establishing SNC Winther Holdings Ltd. in 2023, 
he worked in Seatankers Services (UK) LLP from 2016 to 2023 and 
as a Partner in Pareto Securities from 2011 to 2015. Mr. Eliassen 
is currently Chair of the Board of Scana ASA and Soiltech AS, and 
a board member of Vantage Drilling Ltd. and KLX Energy Services 
Inc. Previous experience includes being a board member in Seadrill 
Ltd., Seadrill Partners Ltd., Northern Drilling Ltd., Noram Drilling AS, 
Valaris Ltd., and Quintana Energy Services Inc.

Mr. Eliassen graduated from the Norwegian School of Economics 
with a Master in Finance. Mr. Eliassen was elected to the Prosafe 
Board in February 2024.

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Prosafe SE, the “Company” or the “Parent Company”, is a leading owner and operator of semi-submersible 
accommodation vessels. The Company and its subsidiaries are referred to as the “Group” or “Prosafe”).

Prosafe owns and operates six semi-submersible accommodation, 
safety and support vessels and one tender support vessel (TSV) that 
can also operate as an accommodation vessel. The fleet offers high 
quality accommodation and support services to the offshore oil and 
gas and renewables industry with a global track record. The Parent 
Company is legally domiciled in Norway and is the ultimate owner 
of all Group companies. Prosafe is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange 
with ticker code PRS.

In connection with the start of operations for Safe Zephyrus and 
Safe Concordia, the organisation successfully executed significant 
reactivation and mobilisation projects during 2024. The team also 
executed hull cleaning and contractual compliance work for Safe 
Notos and the special periodic survey (SPS) of Safe Eurus. These 
projects led to increased costs and investment requirements, which 
were financed with the support of Prosafe’s shareholders through 
two share issues during the year.

Introduction
In 2023, Prosafe experienced increased activity, going from two 
active rigs in the first quarter to four rigs in operation in the fourth 
quarter. The increase was related to the start of contracts awarded 
in 2022 for work in Brazil for the Safe Zephyrus and the US Gulf 
of Mexico for Safe Concordia. Activity in the North Sea region was 
lower than expected.

There was no addition to Prosafe’s order backlog in 2023. Prosafe 
has a strategy to pursue sustainable rates in an improving offshore 
accommodation market. Prosafe controls a substantial portion 
of the open capacity that is compliant with the regulation for the 
Norwegian continental shelf (NCS) through 2026.

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Strategy
Prosafe’s strategy is to be a preferred supplier of high-end offshore 
accommodation vessels globally. Prosafe expects improving 
demand for accommodation vessels and services in the coming 
years, especially in Brazil with an expanding investment program for 
new FPSOs  1 and in the North Sea region for maintenance projects. 
Prosafe believes sector returns will improve on the back of this 
increased demand for accommodation vessels.

New CEO and management team
During 2023, the Board continued the process of establishing a 
new management team to execute Prosafe’s strategy. In November 

1  FPSO: Floating production, storage and offloading

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2023, Terje Askvig joined as CEO of the Company, bringing extensive 
strategic, financing and transaction experience from leadership 
positions within shipping, oil service and investment management. 
The Board would also like to thank Jesper Kragh Andresen for his 
years of service to the Company.

Operations and projects
At year-end, the fleet comprised seven fully owned vessels, plus two 
new builds, the Safe Nova and the Safe Vega, at yard in China. Vessel 
specifications and details of the current contracts can be found on 
the Company’s website www.prosafe.com/fleet/vessels

Safe Notos has been operating for Petrobras in Brazil since 
December 2016. The vessel is currently on a four-year contract with 
Petrobras that commenced in 2022, in direct continuation of the 
previous contract. Safe Notos was off-hire for 30 days in May and 
June for hull cleaning and certain contract modifications.

Safe Eurus has been operating for Petrobras in Brazil since 
December 2019. In February 2023, the vessel commenced its second 
four-year safety and maintenance support contract with Petrobras 
in direct continuation of the previous contract. Safe Eurus was 
off-hire in November and December for special periodic survey (SPS), 
hull cleaning and compliance work.

At the end of April, Safe Zephyrus started operation for Petrobras 
in Brazil on a 650-day contract. Before contract start, the vessel 

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mobilised from Europe and underwent regulatory compliance work 
required for operations in Brazil and by Petrobras.

In August, Safe Concordia commenced a 330-day firm contract in 
the US Gulf of Mexico with up to six months of options to extend 
the duration. In January 2024, the client declared four out of the 
six option periods. Safe Concordia underwent mobilisation work in 
Curaçao before the current contract.

Prosafe’s three other accommodations rigs; Safe Boreas (Norway), 
Safe Caledonia (UK) and Safe Scandinavia (Norway), were in lay-up 
pending future work.

The Company has focused on efficient execution of the 
mobilisations and preparations for the contracts that started during 
the year. Despite this, the projects were subject to cost escalations 
and schedule overruns. As a consequence, the technical and 
operational structure has been reorganised and strengthened to 
minimise risk of similar developments in future projects.

Prosafe places a high priority on its responsibility towards 
sustainable business relating to ESG, aligning its business strategy 
with its core values of protecting the environment, people and 
compliance with governance standards. Prosafe works closely 
with clients and stakeholders to achieve the ultimate goal of zero 
negative impacts to the air and sea from operations.

Order backlog
The total order backlog  1 on 31 December 2023 amounted to 
USD 258 million (USD 357 million) of which USD 239 million relates 
to firm contracts and USD 19 million relates to options. In January 
2024, four out of six option periods were declared by the charterer 
of Safe Concordia increasing the firm backlog by USD 13 million. The 
secured utilisation for 2024 is currently 54.8 per cent, while secured 
utilisation for 2025 is 30.1 per cent.

Market
The market for offshore accommodation vessels is driven by 
maintenance, modification and life extension of existing oil and gas 
infrastructure as well as the hook-up and installation of platforms 
and FPSOs. Investments in oil and gas activity are expected to 
increase significantly in the coming years, which is anticipated to 
lead to higher offshore activity and demand for accommodation 
vessels. The transition to new energy sources, particularly 
offshore wind and carbon capture, may in the future also lead to 
opportunities for the accommodation rig market.

Globally, there are approximately 28 offshore accommodation 
vessels in the mid to high-end market Prosafe operates, comprising 
of semi-submersibles, jack-ups and ship-shaped hulls. Of the total, 
approximately 18 are considered high specification.

Prosafe is the market leader, owning a total of seven vessels. This 
includes four high-specification vessels. The fleet also includes one 
vessel operating in the US Gulf of Mexico and one laid up in the UK, 
as well as a Tender Support Vessel (TSV) in cold lay-up.

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Prosafe maintains that the industry would benefit from further 
consolidation and vessel recycling and intends to be a key driver in 
consolidation in the coming years.

accommodation vessels is increasing with nine vessels active in 
2023, up from five vessels in mid-2018.

North Sea: Norway and UK
The North Sea (UK and Norway) is a key market. In 2023, the 
Company had two vessels idle and available for charter in the 
North Sea, based on the current backlog these vessels will also 
be idle for 2024.

Beyond 2024, the Company expects higher activity levels due to 
increased demand for accommodation to meet maintenance and 
tie-in campaigns being planned by clients. There is ongoing bidding 
for 2025 with awards expected in the first half of 2024.

Future accommodation vessel demand will likely be driven by the 
continued need for oil and gas throughout the energy transition. 
The timing of demand will ultimately depend on several factors 
including, amongst others, capacity in the offshore industry supply 
chain, the timing of project investment decisions and execution, 
the oil price and the regulatory environment.

Brazil
The main demand driver in Brazil is maintenance and modification 
work on the large and growing fleet of FPSOs. Semi-submersibles 
remain the preferred design for long term charter contracts 
with Petrobras and other international FPSO operators as units 
for maintenance and safety (UMS). Prosafe considers Brazil 
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Further growth is expected in Brazil with a forecasted long-term 
requirement for ten to thirteen UMSs in operation supported by 
an increasing number of FPSOs. In addition to Petrobras, other 
oil and gas operators in Brazil, such as Equinor, Shell, Modec and 
SBM, also use accommodation vessels to support both newer 
installations and aging assets. Prosafe expects further demand with 
start-up from late 2024 and early 2025. Additional long-term work 
in Brazil for high-end vessels could further reduce available capacity 
in the North Sea and other markets from the second half of 2024 
and onwards.

Rest of the world
Demand for semi-submersible offshore accommodation vessels 
in geographical markets outside the North Sea and Brazil is 
characterised by low visibility. Opportunities are monitored and 
pursued on an opportunistic basis. Currently, the Safe Concordia 
is operating in the US Gulf of Mexico. This is a region which often 
require semi-submersible accommodation vessels to support 
offshore projects.

and gas industry in the foreseeable future, with a parallel focus on 
investments in energy management and efforts to reduce carbon 
intensity and emissions. These efforts are over time expected 
to provide the Company with new more sustainable business 
opportunities.

Health, safety, security and the environment (HSSE)
Robust HSSE performance is fundamental to all of Prosafe’s 
operations and is therefore reflected in its core values. Prosafe 
works proactively and systematically to reduce incidents, injuries 
and absence.

Prosafe operates with a zero-accident mindset which means that 
no accidents or serious incidents are acceptable. Multiple initiatives 
have been implemented over the years to further strengthen the 
safety culture. These and new initiatives will be continuously 
developed in order to improve safety performance further.

In 2023, Prosafe recorded one incident classified as a Lost Time 
Injury (LTI) (2022: 0), i.e. those injuries resulting in an employee 
being absent from the next work shift due to the injury. Sick leave 
was 0.99 per cent in 2023, a decrease from 1.31 per cent in 2022.

Energy transition
Prosafe supports the energy transition in effort to minimise 
potential environmental and climate change impacts. The transition 
process will be complex and require substantial resources over time. 
This includes development of new solutions for carbon capture, 
energy management, alternative fuels, electrification and new 
ways of working. Prosafe expects continued high activity in the oil 

In 2023, Prosafe had one accidental discharge to the natural 
environment (zero in 2022). The two incidents have been 
thoroughly investigated to identify the root cause, and the findings 
have been shared across the fleet to ensure transfer of experience 
and prevent re-occurrence. Prosafe continues to actively work to 
avoid accidental discharges and reduce emissions by modernising 
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includes continued focus on energy management after being ISO 
50001 Energy Management accredited in January 2022.

The impact to the external environment from Prosafe’s operations 
is reported in detail in the Sustainability report which is included 
in this annual report and available as a separate document on the 
Company’s website.

Human resources and diversity
Prosafe’s offshore headcount will fluctuate as a function of the 
business and the nature of each contract, which is characterised 
by both long- and short-term contracts with international 
mobilisations. The offshore crews in certain geographical locations 
may partly consist of agency personnel on short-term, contract-
specific engagements.

Prosafe had 255 employees at the end of 2023 (average 222), 
compared with 182 in 2022 (average 192). The increase is mainly 
due to the nationalisation of crew in Brazil where Prosafe has long-
term contracts.

The voluntary employee turnover in the Group was 15.7 per cent in 
2023, compared with 20.6 per cent in 2022. The decrease reflects 
mainly less activity in the North Sea where a portion of the offshore 
employees are on short-term contracts.

Prosafe 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. Prosafe aims to offer 

the same opportunities to all and there is no discrimination with 
respect to recruitment, remuneration or promotion, age, disability, 
gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, 
nationality, religion or belief, and sexual orientation. More detailed 
information can be found in the Sustainability report published 
together with this annual report.

Corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting
Prosafe considers Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an 
integral part of being an efficient, future looking and value-
generating business for its stakeholders. Prosafe is committed to 
maintaining high ethical, social, environmental and governance 
standards, identifying, addressing and reporting its sustainability 
impact, and creating sustainable values for the benefit of its 
stakeholders and the society at large wherever the Company 
operates.

Prosafe is committed to identifying, addressing and reporting its 
sustainability impacts. The Company has established governance 
and management structures which clearly set out the responsibility 
and accountability within the business for Environmental, Social 
and Governance (ESG) impacts. The Company uses internationally 
recognised standards for identifying (GRI) and reporting (SASB) 
material ESG topics.

During 2023, Prosafe completed several ESG initiatives, including 
a review of material ESG topics using GRI3 Materiality Standard, 
climate risk review and reporting recommended under TCFD, 
independent GHG emissions accounting, human rights risk 
assessment including a comprehensive human rights impact 

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assessment of workers and contractors on Safe Concordia while 
in yard in Curacao and an ESG reporting upgrade, including SASB 
Marine Transportation and Oil and Gas Services Standard.

Prosafe is committed to the highest standards of business ethics 
and shall comply with all applicable laws, including the Norwegian 
Transparency Act and the UK Modern Slavery Act, regulations and 
the Company’s policies and procedures.

To meet the requirements of the Transparency Act, Prosafe 
endeavours to ensure that its Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, 
Quality (HSSEQ) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) principles, 
including those relating to conflicts of interest, Anti-corruption, 
Human Rights, and Labour Standards are integrated in our 
operations and those of our supply chain. A full Norwegian 
Transparency Act Statement is included in this annual report.

Corporate governance
Sound corporate governance is a priority for maintaining and 
strengthening markets confidence in Prosafe among shareholders, 
capital market and other stakeholders. Corporate governance helps 
to ensure maximum value creation over time in the best interest 
of shareholders, employees and other stakeholders. Prosafe’s 
corporate governance framework is based on the Norwegian Code 
of Practice for Corporate Governance of 14 October 2021. In the 
Company’s own assessment, Prosafe deviated from section 14 of 
the Code of Practice. On 22 February 2024 the members of the 
board of directors were awarded share options in exchange for a 
reduced fixed remuneration. The exchange was voluntary and all 
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Code of Practice for the year 2024. The full corporate governance 
report is available in a separate section in this annual report.

Depreciation, amortisation and impairment amounted to USD 31.1 
million (USD 29.5 million).

At the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2023, all members of the 
Board were re-elected and Glen Ole Rødland was re-elected as chair. 
At the Extraordinary General Meeting 30 June 2023, Simen Flaaten 
was elected a non-executive director to the Board. In October, Alf 
C. Thorkildsen resigned as a director with immediate effect due to 
other commitments. At 31 December 2023, the Board comprised of 
five members. The remuneration of the Board is disclosed in note 6 
to the consolidated accounts.

The Company has a Directors & Officers liability insurance that 
covers Directors and senior executive management. The total limit 
of the coverage is USD 40 million.

Financial results, financing and 
financial position of the Group
(The figures in brackets correspond to the 2022 comparatives)

Income statement
Operating revenues totalled USD 97.7 million in 2023 (USD 198.9 
million), while fleet utilisation decreased to 41.0 per cent (70.6 per 
cent). The decrease in utilisation reflects a combination of 
completion of contracts at the end of 2022, mobilisations of rigs 
to new contracts, compliance works and SPS, and a slow North Sea 
market in 2023 with only one DP3 accommodation rig working.

Operating expenses decreased to USD 108.2 million (USD 137.5 
million), mainly due to lower utilisation.

The operating loss was USD 41.6 million (profit of USD 31.9 million).

Interest expenses totalled USD 30.9 million (USD 18.7 million). The 
increase is mainly due to higher floating interest rates through the 
year. For further information, refer to note 10 and note 14 of the 
consolidated accounts.

Financial items other than interest expenses amounted to USD (0.7) 
million (USD (3.4) million). Refer to note 9, 10 and note 14 of the 
2023 consolidated accounts for more details.

Tax income for 2023 was USD 5.4 million (cost of USD (8.3) million), 
mainly related to reversal of a UK tax provision from 2016 after a 
His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) ruling in Prosafe’s favour.

Net loss amounted to USD 67.8 million (net profit of USD 1.5 
million), resulting in loss per share of USD (6.00) (profit USD 0.17). 
Fully diluted loss per share was USD (6.00) (profit USD 0.17).

In May 2023, the Company issued 2,720,000 new shares in a 
private placement. In November and December 2023, the Company 
completed a private placement with a following subsequent 
offering, issuing a total of 6,349,952 new shares. At year-end, 
Prosafe had 17,868,651 ordinary shares outstanding.

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Financial position
Total assets amounted to 492.7 million (USD 500.0 million) at 
the end of 2023. Investments in tangible assets totalled USD 33.9 
million (USD 10.2 million). The investments in 2023 mainly relate to 
special periodic survey (SPS), vessel upgrades and hull cleaning and 
maintenance to comply with contract requirements.

At year-end 2023, the Group had a total liquidity reserve in the form 
of liquid assets (cash and deposits) of USD 74.6 million (USD 91.6 
million). Total restricted cash at year-end 2023 was USD 2.2 million 
(USD 2.2 million).

Total shareholders’ equity amounted to USD 33.8 million (USD 37.3 
million), resulting in an equity ratio of 6.9 per cent (7.5 per cent).

Interest-bearing debt decreased to USD 419.5 million (USD 422.2 
million) at year-end.

The interest-bearing debt agreements are subject to termination, 
repayment or buy back clauses in the event of a change of control 
of the Group (as control is defined in the relevant agreements). 
The Group complied with the only financial covenant of USD 23 
million minimum cash at year-end 2023  1. For 2024 the minimum 
cash covenant is USD 28 million. Please refer to note 14 of the 
consolidated accounts for further information.

Net cash flow in 2023 was USD (17.0) million (USD 17.7 million). 
The decrease in cash flow was due to the operating loss for the 
year, higher mobilisation expenditure, increased investment and 
higher interest cost, partially offset by capital raised. Net cash flow 
from operating activities amounted to USD (11.5) million (USD 49.2 
million). The reduction is mainly due to lower utilisation and higher 
operating costs. Total cash flow used in investment activities 
amounted to USD 33.9 million (USD 9.5 million), mainly related 
to special periodic survey (SPS), vessel upgrades, hull cleaning and 
maintenance to comply with contract requirements.

During the year, the Company raised net proceeds of USD 62.8 
million through two private placements and a subsequent offering 
of new shares, resulting in a cash flow from financing activities of 
USD 28.4 (USD (22.0) million).

Financial results and financial position of the Parent Company
The net loss for the year amounted to USD 58.5 million (USD (13.0) 
million). Net financial items amounted to a gain/(loss) of USD 
(26.5) million (gain of USD 21.0 million).

Total net assets for the year amounted to USD 4.5 million 
(USD 0.1 million).

1  The Minimum Liquidity is calculated on each quarter date and excludes cash balance held under the New Group (Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd., Safe Eurus Singapore Pte. Ltd., 

Axis Nova Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Axis Vega Singapore Pte. Ltd). As of end December 2023, the New Group’s cash position was USD 4.3 million (USD 10.7 million).

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Dividends
Prosafe’s long-term objective is to provide shareholders with 
a competitive, risk-adjusted yield on their shares through a 
combination of share price appreciation and direct return in the 
form of dividend.

Under the latest amended and restated facility agreements following 
the restructuring in December 2021, dividends may only be paid after 
obtaining prior written consent of two thirds of the lenders.

As the Company has resolved to reduce the share capital for 
coverage of loss that cannot be covered otherwise without notice 
to the creditors, a resolution to distribute dividends may not be 
adopted until three years have elapsed from the registration in the 
Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises in May 2022 unless the 
share capital subsequently has been increased by an amount at 
least equal to the reduction.

Going Concern
The Board of Directors confirms that the accounts have been 
prepared under the assumption that the Company is a going 
concern. In 2023, the combination of a slow North Sea market and 
investments for new contracts, SPS and contract modifications 
significantly impacted liquidity. The negative cash flow was partly 
offset by two private placements and a secondary offering raising 
USD 62.8 million, demonstrating shareholders’ confidence in Prosafe.

2024 is also expected to be slow in the North Sea with limited 
visibility for work in summer season. Prosafe’s investment activity 
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there are no SPS or mobilisation work planned. The Group has 
taken action to remain in compliance with the minimum liquidity 
covenant and additional funds were raised during the year. The 
actions taken to date significantly reduce the uncertainties going 
forward, however the future compliance with the liquidity covenant 
is dependent on securing additional contract backlog going forward. 
Based on the Group’s 12-month cashflow forecast, the Company 
expects to comply with the minimum liquidity covenant in 2024. 
Having assessed all available information about the future, the 
Board and management have prepared the annual accounts for 
2023 on a going concern basis. Refer to Note 14 for information 
on the minimum liquidity covenant. For more information refer 
to note 2 of the consolidated accounts.

Shareholders and share capital
According to the shareholder register as at 31 December 2023, 
the 20 largest shareholders held a total of 68.0 per cent of the 
issued shares. The number of shareholders was 4,720. Please see 
the Shareholder Information section of the annual report for more 
information.

As at 31 December 2023, Prosafe had an issued share capital of 
17,868,651 ordinary shares, all at a nominal value of EUR 1.25 each.

Selected employees have been offered share options to the 
Company’s shares as an element of employee renumeration. If 
the company has own shares, the Company may allot own shares 
instead of issuing new shares when share options are exercised. 
All share options are offered at strike prices that reflect the market 
price of the shares at the time of allotment of the rights.

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The Company’s loan agreements include change of control clauses 
as well as restrictions on mergers, acquisitions, investments, 
additional financial indebtedness and dividends. The loan 
agreements also include a cash sweep provision and a quarterly 
minimum liquidity covenant. Lender consent under the loan 
agreements requires two-thirds lender approval. More information 
is provided in note 14 to the consolidated accounts.

Further information on the share capital and changes are described 
in note 13 to the consolidated accounts.

Risk
Prosafe categorises its primary risks under the following headings: 
strategic, commercial, operational, compliance and legal, financial, 
climate and cyber-security related. The Group’s Board of Directors 
and executives manage these risk factors through continuous risk 
assessments, reporting and periodic reviews in management and 
Board meetings, and as part of the rolling strategy and planning 
processes.

The Group 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. The 
Company has no hedging facilities available following the financial 
restructuring 2021.

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Commercial risk comprises macro factors such as oil price and 
industry specific factors such as the supply/demand balance, 
competitive position, new development solutions, climatic 
conditions, and new ways of executing offshore projects.

Finance Policy. The Group monitors the liquidity development 
and the risk of insufficient capital by rolling cash flow forecasts. 
Liquidity is managed on a low risk and highly liquid basis, primarily 
in deposits with its main lending banks.

Demand for accommodation vessels is among others sensitive to 
oil price fluctuations and changes in exploration and production 
spending. Demand is also sensitive to impacts from the energy 
transition which may pose both opportunities and threats. In 
addition, the demand for accommodation vessels is sensitive to 
other incidents that may impact the general state of the world 
economy, general activity and spend levels, and demand for natural 
resources. Global incidents like pandemics and conflicts with a 
material impact on capital markets and the oil price may negatively 
impact activity in the oil and gas industry, and thereby also demand 
for accommodation services.

The Group is exposed to financial risks such as currency risk, interest 
rate risk, financing and liquidity risk, credit risk and counterparty risk.

Prosafe maintains an active overview of and relations with lenders, 
capital market participants and investors to secure the best possible 
access to capital markets if and when needed.

Prosafe is exposed to liquidity risk, which is the risk that Prosafe 
will not be able to meet its financial obligations when they become 
due. Liquidity risk sources include, but are not limited to, contract 
cancellations, customers not paying charter rates under contracts 
and low demand for accommodation vessels in the future. Prosafe 
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Prosafe reports in USD and generates income primarily in USD, 
whereas a large part of its operating costs are in other currencies 
such as GBP, Brazilian Real and Norwegian Krone. The currency 
mix will, however, vary with areas of operation. This exposure as 
identified based in rolling forecasts may be hedged according to 
the Group’s Finance Policy. Interest rate- and currency risk were 
unhedged at year-end.

the following risk categories described in the TCFD framework: 
physical, regulatory, market, technology and reputation risks (and 
opportunities). Prosafe has a structured approach to monitoring 
the development of the accommodation vessel market and 
opportunities created by the transition to renewable energy sources 
globally. Using information from these sources and its ongoing 
monitoring of GHG emission performance across the fleet, Prosafe 
believes it is well positioned to absorb, mitigate or adapt to climate-
related risks; and, in some cases may exploit available opportunities.

Further information on financial risk management is provided in 
note 18 to the consolidated accounts.

The Group carries out credit checks on clients as part of its tendering 
processes and has a history of minimal loss from debtors. There are 
no material overdue receivables as at year-end.

The main features of Prosafe’s risk management process are 
available on the website at www.prosafe.com

Prosafe is committed to ensuring the highest standards of data 
security and privacy for its employees, stakeholders and clients. 
To achieve this, the Company complies with GDPR regulations 
and best practices, and has in place a number of procedural and 
organisational controls and protective measures. This includes 
continuous evaluation of new options to improve cyber-security 
measures, including control of remote access to IT and OT systems, 
and mail security. Prosafe also runs security awareness campaigns 
to educate its employees on best practices for working from home 
and maintaining data security vigilance.

Climate risks and opportunities are likely to impact the business, 
its strategy and financial planning. The Company is exposed to 

Internal controls
Internal control is ensured in accordance with Prosafe’s policies and 
procedures which aim to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of 
its operations, reliability of its financial reporting and compliance 
with applicable laws and regulations. These policies and procedures 
are designed, inter alia, to safeguard assets and protect from 
accidental loss or fraud.

In addition, the policies and procedures are reinforced by the 
organisation and the competence of its personnel, segregation 
of duties, regular risk assessments and internal reporting, 
management meetings, Board meetings and the Audit Committee, 
together with external audits and public reporting and 
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With respect to internal controls relating to the preparation of 
financial statements, the Board demonstrates independence 
from management and exercises oversight of the development 
and performance of internal controls. Management establishes, 
with Board oversight, structures, reporting lines, and appropriate 
authorities and responsibilities. In addition to the ongoing reviews 
by senior management, annual reviews and assessments are carried 
out which are approved by the Board in respect of risk management 
and internal controls.

The Group carries out regular reviews to ascertain whether the 
internal controls are present and functioning and evaluates 
and communicates any internal control deficiencies in a timely 
manner to those parties responsible for taking corrective action, 
including senior management and the Board, as appropriate. Audits 
carried out by external parties like the financial auditor, clients 
and regulatory authorities and the reporting and follow-up of 
these are important elements to ensure continuous focus on and 
improvement of internal controls.

Subsequent events
On 8 January 2024, the Company announced that Simen Flaaten 
would resign as Director as soon as practicably possible.

On 29 January, the client chartering the Safe Concordia declared 
four out of six options, extending the fixed contract period to 
9 November 2024.

On 22 February 2024, Gunnar Eliassen was appointed as Director 
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remuneration was approved, involving a reduction in fixed 
compensation in exchange for the granting of share options to 
board members. Ryan Schedler was appointed a member of the 
Nomination Committee.

Outlook
Prosafe is well positioned in a market with increasing demand, 
utilisation and day rates. Safe Boreas is the only DP3 semi-
submersible accommodation vessel available in the North Sea for 
2024 and 2025 summer work. Safe Caledonia is also available for 
work in UK and with Safe Zephyrus coming off contract in Brazil in 
early 2025, Prosafe controls a significant share of the open North 
Sea capable capacity in the 2024 to 2026 period, while maintaining 
a leading position in Brazil.

The Company will seek to play an active role in any future 
consolidation of the offshore accommodation market. The Company 
may also consider adjacent business development opportunities 
within niches of the energy sector as well as other ocean industries 
where Prosafe can on a sustainable basis create shareholder value.

The Company is focused on capturing relevant market opportunities 
which provide sustainable day rates for long-term value creation in 
a tightening market. Prosafe expects that the increase in utilisation, 
improved rates and earnings growth will provide a favourable 
backdrop for refinancing and fleet growth, including potentially 
taking delivery of Safe Nova and Safe Vega from the COSCO yard.

19 March 2024
The Board of Directors of Prosafe SE

This document is signed electronically

Glen Ole Rødland
Non-executive Chair

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Terje Askvig
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Corporate governance

Prosafe SE is committed to ensuring that high standards of corporate governance are maintained to ensure the 
greatest possible value creation over time in the best interests of shareholders, employees and other stakeholders.

Prosafe SE is a European public company (Societas Europaea) 
listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange. The corporate governance 
framework forms the basis for a transparent business model with 
a clear segregation of roles, responsibilities and accountabilities 
between shareholders, the Board of directors and senior executive 
management. Corporate governance in the Company follows 
the principles contained in the Norwegian Code of Practice for 
Corporate Governance in its latest version of 14 October 2021 
(the “Code of Practice”).

1. Implementation and reporting on corporate governance
This report on Corporate Governance accounts for the Company’s 
corporate governance principles and practices as required by 
the Accounting Act Section 3-3b and how Prosafe complies with 
the Code of Practice. Application of the Code of Practice is based 
on the “comply or explain” principle, which stipulates that any 
deviations from the Code should be explained. In the Company’s 
own assessment, Prosafe deviated from section 14 of the Code of 
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•  The board has not formally established guiding principles for 

Governance structure

how it will act in the event of a take-over bid

The Code of Practice covers 15 topics which are designed to 
ensure that the division of roles between shareholders, the 
Board of Directors (“Board”) and the Company’s senior executive 
management is regulated in a way that strengthens confidence 
among shareholders, employees, the capital market and other 
interested parties to ensure control and compliance, equal 
treatment of shareholders and maximum value creation over time.

The Company’s Corporate Governance Report covers every section 
of the Code of Practice and is included in the annual report and 
published on Prosafe’s website at www.prosafe.com/investor-
information/corporate-governance

SHAREHOLDERS

Nomination 
Committee

External 
Auditor

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Audit 
Committee

Compensation 
Committee

MANAGEMENT

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2. The business
Prosafe’s business is defined in Article 3 of the Company’s Articles 
of Association:

Prosafe SE shall own and operate vessels and other offshore tonnage, 
related to oil and gas activities, as well as conduct any activity related 
to ownership and operation related to this. Prosafe SE may invest in 
companies within the same or other sectors.

The Board of Directors has established objectives, strategies, and 
a risk profile for the business within the scope of the definition of 
its business to create value for its shareholders in a sustainable 
manner, considering economic, social and environmental 
considerations. The Company’s objectives, strategies and risk 
profile are subject to at least an annual review by the Board. The 
reviews are supplemented by ongoing dialogue between the Board 
and senior executive management, monthly reporting and ad hoc 
weekly reporting and updates of all significant matters.

3. Equity and dividends
Equity and capital structure
Prosafe’s consolidated shareholders’ equity as at 31 December 2023 
amounted to USD 33.8 million (2022: USD 37.3 million), equivalent 
to 6.9 per cent (2022: 7.5 per cent) of the Group’s total assets. The 
low equity ratio is a result of impairments in 2021 as part of the 
debt restructuring. With the present uncertainty in the market and 
lack of third-party transactions with similar assets there has been 
no objective way to determining values which could result in a 
reversal of the historical impairment.

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Dividend policy
Prosafe’s longer term ambition is that its shareholders receive a 
competitive return on their investment in the Company through a 
combination of share price appreciation and a direct return in the 
form of dividends. The Company has not paid dividends since 2015. 
Under the latest amended and restated loan agreements following 
the restructuring in December 2021, dividends may only be paid 
after obtaining prior written consent of two-thirds of the lenders.

In 2023, Prosafe carried out two private placements of new shares, 
one in May and one in November, to raise capital for working 
capital, preparation for commencement of new contracts and 
general corporate purposes. In each instance, the proposal was 
justified and presented to the extraordinary general meeting (EGM) 
for approval and publicly disclosed. Following the November share 
issue, a subsequent offering was carried out directed towards 
shareholders not participating in the Private Placement.

Board authorisations
Mandates and authorities for different purposes such as increase 
of share capital or share buy-backs are considered separately at 
each annual general meeting (“AGM”) and are generally limited in 
time and valid to the date of the next AGM. At 31 December 2023, 
the Board held the following mandate for share capital increase: 
Authorisation to increase the Company’s share capital by up to 
EUR 72,000. Subject to this aggregate amount of limitation, the 
authority may be used on more than one occasion. The authorisation 
may be used in connection with the group’s incentive schemes.

4. Equal treatment of shareholders
Pre-emption rights to subscribe
Should the Board wish to propose that the general meeting departs 
from the pre-emptive right of existing shareholders relating to any 
capital increase, such a proposal will be justified by the common 
interest of the Company and the shareholders, and the reasons 
for the proposal will be presented in the notice of the general 
meeting as well as publicly disclosed in a separate stock exchange 
announcement.

Trading in own shares
In the event of a share buy-back programme, the Board of 
Directors will aim to ensure that all transactions are carried out 
either through the trading system or at prevailing prices at the 
Oslo Stock Exchange. In the event of such programme, the Board 
of Directors will take the Company’s and shareholders’ interests 
into consideration and aim to maintain transparency and equal 
treatment of all shareholders. If there is limited liquidity in the 
Company’s shares, the Company shall consider other ways to 
ensure equal treatment of all shareholders. In 2023, there were no 
transactions in own shares.

5. Shares and negotiability
Prosafe has one class of shares in issue and all shares are equal 
in all respects. The shares are freely transferrable on the Oslo 
Stock Exchange. The Company’s Articles of Association place no 
limitations on voting or restrictions on any party’s ability to own, 
trade or vote for shares in the Company.

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6. General meetings
The Board of Directors will make its best effort to facilitate that as 
many shareholders as possible may attend and exercise their right 
to speak and vote at general meetings, thereby making the general 
meeting an effective forum for the views of shareholders and the 
Board. Shareholders holding at least 5 per cent of the issued and 
voting shares are entitled to submit matters for inclusion on the 
agenda of a general meeting. An EGM can be called by the Board of 
Directors if deemed necessary or be requested by the Company’s 
auditor or shareholders representing at least 5 per cent of the 
Company’s share capital.

Written notice of an AGM and a meeting calling for adoption of a 
special resolution is sent out not later than twenty-one days before 
the scheduled meeting unless special notice is required by law. The 
resolutions and supporting information are sufficiently detailed, 
comprehensive and specific to allow shareholders to form a view 
on all matters to be considered at the meeting. Both these and 
any recommendations of the Nomination Committee enabling 
shareholders to take an informed position on all matters to be 
discussed are made available within the relevant timeframe on the 
Company’s website.

Shareholders wishing to attend the general meeting, either in 
person or online, must notify the Company of this intention before 
the deadline stipulated in the notice. The Board aims to facilitate 
the attendance of as many shareholders as possible. As stipulated 
in Prosafe’s Articles of Association, shareholders intending to 
participate in the general meeting shall notify the Company of this 
no later than two days prior to the general meeting.

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The Chair (or in exceptional circumstances, another member of the 
Board), the auditor and the Chair of the Nomination Committee 
attend the general meetings. Prosafe wishes to facilitate a dialogue 
with shareholders at the general meeting, and therefore encourages 
all Board members to attend. The Chair normally chairs the general 
meetings and the Board ensures that the general meeting is able to 
appoint an independent chair.

Prosafe prepares proxy forms and conducts the voting 
arrangements at the meeting in a form and manner which allows 
shareholders to vote separately on each matter to be considered by 
the meeting and for each of the candidates nominated for election.

The 2023 AGM was held on 10 May 2023 with 38.93 per cent of the 
share capital represented.

7. Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee is governed by the Articles of 
Association’s section 8. The AGM on 10 May 2023, re-elected 
Thomas Raaschou (Chair) and Annette Malm Justad to the 
Nomination Committee for a period of one year. The committee 
members are independent of the Board of Directors and senior 
executive management.

The general meeting stipulates the guidelines for the duties of the 
committee and determines the committees’ remuneration. The 
current instructions were revised in 2019 and approved by the AGM.

The Nomination Committee submits its recommendations to the 
general meeting for election of and compensation to members of 

the Board of Directors, in addition to members of the Nomination 
Committee. Each proposal is justified on an individual basis. All 
shareholders may nominate candidates to the Board. Relevant 
deadlines for submitting proposals for candidates to be appointed 
to the Board or the Nomination Committee are published on the 
Company’s website in due time before the AGM takes place.

The Nomination Committee held 9 meetings in 2023. Average 
meeting attendance was 100 per cent.

Name

Role

Date first 
appointed

Date due for 
re-election

Meeting 
attendance (%)

Thomas Raaschou

Chair

May 2011 May 2024

Annette Malm Justad

Member

May 2016 May 2024

100

100

8. Board of directors: composition and independence
Pursuant to the articles of association section 5, the Company’s 
Board of Directors shall consist of three to seven members. On 
31 December 2023, the Board consisted of five members as 
described in the table below. The directors are appointed for 
one year and all directors may be re-elected in 2024. The general 
meeting appoints the Chair of the Board.

The AGM on 10 May 2023, re-elected Glen Ole Rødland (Chair), Alf 
C. Thorkildsen (Deputy Chair), Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen, Nina Udnes 
Tronstad and Halvard Idland.

An EGM on 30 June, elected Simen Flaaten as a new director and 
member to the Board, while Halvard Idland was elected as a deputy 
director. The remainder of the Board was re-elected.

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Name

Glen Ole Rødland

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Simen Flaaten  2
Halvard Idland
Alf C. Thorkildsen  3

Role

Chair

Director

Director

Director

Director

Deputy Chair

1  Including direct and indirect ownership

Date first appointed

Date due for re-election 

Meeting attendance (%)

Shareholding  1

March 2016

March 2017

May 2019

June 2023 

May 2022

May 2020

May 2024

May 2024

May 2024

N/A

May 2024

N/A

100.0

89.3

100.0

100.0

94.1

89.5

228,667

3

7,667

549,655

0

0

2  Simen Flaaten resigned as Director on 8 January 2024. On 22 February 2024, Gunnar Eliassen was elected as new 

Director and Deputy Chair of the Board at the Extraordinary General meeting held on 22 February 2024

3  Alf C. Thorkildsen resigned as Director of the Board on 18 October 2023

On 18 October, Alf C. Thorkildsen resigned as director with 
immediate effect due to other commitments. An EGM on 
16 November, elected Halvard Idland as a director of the board.

Directors are encouraged to own shares in the Company. 
Information about each director, their experience and shareholding 
are available on Prosafe’s website.

The Board held 28 Board meetings in 2023. Average meeting 
attendance was 95.6 per cent.

The Board members are independent of the Company’s senior 
executive management and material business contacts and save 
for Alf C. Thorkildsen until his resignation, also independent of the 
Company’s main shareholders.

The directors have been appointed to ensure that a broad base of 
appropriate expertise, capacity and diversity is reflected on the 
Board. Working constructively together with its committees’ and 
the Company’s administration, the Board oversees the strategic 
direction, targets, reporting, management and control of the 
Company.

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9. The work of the Board of Directors (“the Board”)
The duties of the Board
The Board of Directors is responsible for the overall management 
of the Company and supervision of day-to-day management, the 
Company’s business activities and the establishment of control 
systems. The Board has adopted procedures that regulate the duties 
of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the 
division of work between the Board of Directors and the CEO, the 
annual plan for the Board of Directors, notices of Board proceedings, 
administrative procedures, minutes, Board committees, 
transactions between the Company and the shareholders and 
confidentiality. The Board of Directors has an annual plan for its 
work which is revised at regular intervals.

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Agreements with related parties
Any transactions between the Company’s shareholders, members of 
the Board, the senior executive management team or close associates 
of any such parties may only be entered into as part of the ordinary 
course of business and on arm’s length market terms. All such 
transactions shall, where relevant, comply with the procedures set 
out in the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act and the 
Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance.

The Board will arrange for a valuation to be obtained from an 
independent third party for transactions with related parties, 
including those that are considered immaterial. The Board 
of Directors report provide information about related party 
transactions.

Board members shall immediately notify the Board and members 
of the senior executive management team shall immediately notify 
the CEO (who, where relevant, will notify the Board) if they have any 
material direct or indirect interest in any transaction entered into by 
the Company. For information regarding related party transactions, 
see note 21 of the consolidated accounts. There were no material 
transactions with related parties in 2023.

Instructions for the Board and senior executive management
The Board Instructions give an overview of function, duties and 
responsibility of the Board, including procedures for Board meetings. 
The Board shall determine the vision, values and long-term 
objectives of the Company. The Board shall also contribute with 
external expertise and experience to the Company’s management.

The Board has adopted instructions for management specifying 
their respective duties, authority and responsibilities in relation to 
the business. The CEO has a particular responsibility for ensuring 
that the Board receives precise, relevant and timely information 
enabling it to discharge its duties.

Conflicts of interest and disqualification
The Board has implemented policies and procedures to avoid 
conflicts of interest between directors, senior executive 
management, their close associates and external third parties. 
Members of the Board and senior executive management cannot 
consider items in which they have a special and prominent interest, 
cf. the rules on disqualification in the Public Companies Act.

Directors and senior executive personnel must notify the Board if 
they have any material direct or indirect personal interest in any 
agreement concluded by the group. Neither Board members nor 
the CEO participate in the Board’s consideration of any matters that 
are of material to themselves or any of their related parties. The 
Board’ consideration of material matters in which the Chair of the 
Board is, or has been, personally involved, shall be chaired by some 
other member of the Board. In 2023, there were no cases of where 
conflict of interest was declared by the Board or senior executive 
Management.

and efficiently conducted. The Chair of the Board encourages 
an open and constructive debate within the Board and with 
management.

Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is a sub-committee of the Board of Directors 
and acts as a preparatory body in connection with the Board’s 
supervisory roles with respect to financial reporting and the 
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control system. It also 
attends to other tasks assigned to it in accordance with the 
instructions for the Audit Committee adopted by the Board of 
Directors. At 31 December 2023, the Audit Committee comprised 
Board members Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen (Chair) and Halvard Idland. 
Both are considered independent of the Company and have relevant 
skills and experience within accounting or auditing.

The Committee operates based on a generic annual plan and 
undertakes an examination and evaluation of the adequacy and 
effectiveness of the organisation’s governance, risk management, 
and internal controls, monitors the financial reporting process and 
prepares the Board’s follow up on such issues. The Audit Committee 
is tasked from time to time with the carrying out of special 
investigations designed to assess the overall risk management 
system within the Group.

The Board normally meets six to eight times a year, but the 
schedule adaptable to take into account relevant commercial, 
operational and strategic circumstances. The Chair has a particular 
responsibility for ensuring that the Board’s work is well organised 

The Audit Committee meets six to eight times a year and holds 
closed sessions with the appointed auditor on at least an annual 
basis without the Company’s management being present. The 
appointed auditor participates at all Audit Committee meetings.

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The Audit Committee reports and makes recommendations to the 
Board of Directors, but the Board of Directors retains responsibility 
for implementing such recommendations.

The Audit Committee held 7meetings in 2023. Average meeting 
attendance was 100 per cent.

Name

Role

Date first 
appointed

Date due for 
re-election

Meeting 
attendance (%)

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Halvard Idland  1
Simen Flaaten  2

Chair

May 2017

Member May 2022

May 2024

May 2024

Member

30 June 2023 N/A

100

100

100

1  In 2023, Halvard Idland was a member of the Audit Committee from 1 January – 30 June 2023 

and from 16 November – 31 December 2023

2  Simen Flaaten was a member of the Audit Committee from 30 June – 16 November 2023

Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee is a sub-committee of the Board 
and its objective is to act as a preparatory body for the Board’s 
work relating to employment terms and performance review for 
the CEO as well as strategy and principles for remuneration of 
senior executive management. The Compensation Committee 
operates based on a generic annual plan. At 31 December 2023, 
the committee comprised of Board members Nina Udnes Tronstad 
(chair) and Simen Flaaten, who are both independent of the 
Company’s senior executive management.

The Compensation Committee held 3 meetings in 2022. Average 
meeting attendance was 100 per cent.

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Name

Role

Date first 
appointed

Date due for 
re-election

Meeting 
attendance (%)

Nina Udnes Tronstad

Chair

May 2019

May 2024

Simen Flaaten
Alf C. Thorkildsen  1

Member

16 Nov. 2023 N/A

Member May 2020

N/A

100

100

100

1  Alf C. Thorkildsen resigned as a Director from the Board on 18 October 2023 and 

thereby ceased to be a member of the Compensation Committee.

The Audit Committee assesses the integrity of Prosafe’s accounts 
and follows up on behalf of the Board on issues related to financial 
review and external audit of Prosafe’s accounts. Furthermore, the 
Board and the Audit Committee supervise and verify that effective 
internal control systems are in place, including systems for risk 
management and financial reporting, and satisfactory routines for 
following up adherence to the Company’s ethical guidelines.

The Board’s evaluation of its own work
The Board undertakes an annual assessment of its own 
performance and expertise, working methods, composition and the 
manner in which the directors’ function. The assessment is made 
available to the Nomination Committee as a tool for continuous 
improvement.

Management maintains a risk and opportunity register that 
includes all risks of material significance for the Company. This 
register is reviewed regularly in Board meetings and is followed 
up by management and the Board in the form of strategies and 
mitigating actions. The Board conducts also an annual review of all 
risk areas and the internal control system.

10. Risk management and internal control
The Board is responsible for ensuring that sound internal control 
and risk management systems, that are appropriate for the extent 
and nature of the Company’s activities, are in place. The Board 
conducts an annual review of all risk areas and the internal control 
procedures.

The Board and senior executive management manage risks 
through continuous assessments, reporting and periodic reviews 
in management and Board meetings, and as part of the rolling 
strategy and planning processes. These risks and associated 
sensitivities as well as internal control measures are described in 
more detail at www.prosafe.com/investor-information/corporate-
governance/risk-management and in a separate Risk Management 
Policy.

All significant tenders and projects are reviewed by the Company’s 
bid committee. The scope of the reviews includes all aspects which 
may impact the financial results and good reputation of Prosafe. 
The bid committee acts to safeguard and support tender processes 
to ensure client tenders have an acceptable balance between risk 
and reward, and that awarded projects are driving risk mitigating 
measures in order to meet quality, delivery and financial targets. 
The committee has an advisory role towards the tender and 
subsequent project teams within authorities provided by the Board.

11. Remuneration of the Board
The AGM resolves directors’ fees based on the recommendation 
from the Nomination Committee. The remuneration of the Board 
reflects its responsibilities, expertise, time commitment and the 
complexity of the business.

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The remuneration of the Board is not linked to the Company’s 
performance and none of the current Board directors have a 
pension scheme or agreement concerning pay after termination of 
their office nor have they received any share options.

Information relating to the total remuneration for the Board for 
2023 is set out in note 6 of the consolidated accounts and the 
Board’s Director and Remuneration Report attached to the 2023 
AGM notice.

The variable pay of senior executive management is performance 
related and cannot exceed the executive’s gross annual salary for 
the same calendar year. The amount paid to an executive under the 
short-term incentive program and long-term incentive program 
combined cannot exceed five times his/her annual fixed cash 
remuneration in the relevant year. The variable pay is linked to the 
operations and development of the Company and aligned with 
the Prosafe’s strategy, ethical guidelines and values to support 
sustainable value creation for shareholders.

Based on the need for directors to be independent of the Company’s 
senior executive management, none of the directors has any 
specific assignments for Prosafe beyond their role as director.

12. Remuneration of executive personnel
The Board determines the terms of employment of the CEO 
and senior executive management and has prepared guidelines 
for salary and other remuneration which are clear and easily 
understandable and contributes to the Company’s commercial 
strategy, long-term interest and financial viability.

Remuneration for senior executive management comprises three 
principal elements, base pay, variable pay and other benefits such 
as pension to ensure convergence of the interests of executive 
management and shareholders. Prosafe aims to provide a 
competitive total remuneration to attract and retain senior 
executives with the desired skills and experience.

The Executive Remuneration report was presented to and adopted 
by the AGM in 2023. The report was presented for a consultative 
vote, except for the part regarding guidelines for share-based 
remuneration or remuneration linked to the Company’s share 
price development which were subject to a separate vote. For 
further details relating to remuneration paid to senior executive 
management, see note 6 of the consolidated accounts and the 
Executive Remuneration Policy available on www.prosafe.com.

13. Information and communication
Prosafe has adopted an investor relations policy which covers 
guidelines for the Company’s contact with shareholders and 
the financial community. In order to ensure equal treatment of 
shareholders for the purpose of creating a good basis for a fair and 
correct pricing of the Company’s financial instruments, Prosafe 
aims to provide clear, up-to-date and timely financial and other 
information about the Company’s operations to the financial 
market. This shall take place through the timely distribution of 
price-sensitive information to the market, at all times handled in 
compliance with applicable market rules and practices.

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Prosafe publishes interim reports and presentations on a quarterly 
basis. Investor presentations in the form of audiocast or webcast are 
held in connection with the reporting of annual and interim results 
to give an overview of operational and financial developments 
an ongoing dialogue is otherwise maintained with analysts and 
investors. All information distributed to the Company’s shareholders 
is published in English on the Company’s website at the same time 
as it is sent to the Oslo Stock Exchange and www.newsweb.no.

14. Take-overs
There are no defence mechanisms against take-over bids in 
Prosafe’s Articles of Association, nor have any other measures been 
implemented to specifically hinder acquisitions of shares in the 
Company. The Board has not established written guiding principles 
for how it will act in the event of a take-over bid, as such situations 
normally are specific and one-off by nature, which make a guideline 
challenging to prepare.

If an offer is made for the Company’s shares, the Board will ensure 
that all shareholders are treated equally and seek to ensure that 
the Company’s activities are not unnecessarily interrupted. The 
Board will act in the best interest of shareholders and ensure 
that they have sufficient information and time to assess the 
offer. The Board will prior to the expiry of the offer period, issue a 
statement evaluating the offer and make a recommendation as 
to whether shareholders should or should not accept the offer. In 
such a situation, Prosafe will act in accordance with the applicable 
principles for good corporate governance.

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15. Auditor
The Company’s external auditor is KPMG AS. The auditor is 
appointed by the general meeting and is independent of Prosafe SE.

The Audit Committee supports the Board in the administration and 
exercise of its responsibility for supervision of the auditor’s work, who 
shall keep the Board informed of all aspects of its work for Prosafe.

Each year, the auditor presents the audit plan for the Company to 
the Audit Committee. The auditor also meets with the full Board at 
least once a year in connection with the preparation of the annual 
financial statements and a review of the financial reporting and 
internal control procedures, including weaknesses identified by the 
auditor and proposals for improvement. At least once a year, the 
independent auditor meets with the Board without the presence of 
any member of executive management.

The auditor attends all Audit Committee meetings.

Company policies govern the use of the auditor’s services. Use of 
non-audit services can be approved by the Director of Accounting 
and Finance up to 15 per cent of the audit fee, and up to 50 per 
cent of the audit fee by the CFO. Use of the auditor for services 
other than the audit of Prosafe beyond 50 per cent of the audit fee 
requires approval by the Audit Committee.

The renumeration of the auditor is approved by the AGM. Fees for 
audit work and other services are reported by the Board to the general 
meeting. For more details, see note 7 of the consolidated accounts.

19 March 2024
The Board of Directors of Prosafe SE

This document is signed electronically

Glen Ole Rødland
Non-executive Chair

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Terje Askvig
Chief Executive Officer

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Shareholder information

Share price development
Prosafe has one class of shares. There were 17,868,651 shares 
issued at the end of 2023, each with a nominal value of EUR 1.25. 
During the year, the number of shares issued increased by 8,553,333 
following the execution of two private placements and one 
subsequent offering.

In 2023, the Prosafe share traded between NOK 186.2 and 
NOK 53.5 per share. During the year, 10.1 million shares were 
traded in total.

Prosafe share price development  1

200

150

100

50

0

Jan 23

Feb 23

Mar 23

Apr 23

May 23

Jun 23

Jul 23

Aug 23

Sep 23

Oct 23

Nov 23

Dec 23

Prosafe share price performance vs. OSEBX  1

40%

20%

0%

-20%

-40%

-60%

1  Source: Euronext

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Jan 23

Feb 23

Mar 23

Apr 23

May 23

Jun 23

Jul 23

Aug 23

Sep 23

Oct 23

Nov 23

Dec 23

Prosafe

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Major shareholders and voting rights
Prosafe had 4,720 registered shareholders in the Norwegian Central 
Securities Depository (VPS) on 31 December 2023 (2022: 4,834), 
whereof the 20 largest shareholders owned 68.0 per cent (77.8 per 
cent). The percentage of issued shares held by foreign shareholders 
was 16.7 per cent (10.9 per cent). All the shares registered by name 
carry equal voting rights. The shares are freely negotiable.

Prosafe’s 20 largest shareholders as at 31 December 2023

An overview of the 20 largest shareholders is regularly updated and 
available on the Prosafe website.

Corporate actions

Corporate action

Subsequent Offering raising NOK 31 million in gross proceeds

Completed NOK 350 million private placement

Completed USD 30 million private placement

Date

15.12.23

26.10.23

10.05.23

Shareholder

Alden AS

MH Capital AS

North Sea Strategic Investments AS

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (nominee)

HV VI Invest Sierra AS

Midelfart Capital AS

Vicama AS

Vicama Capital AS

B.O. Steen Shipping AS

The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV (nominee)

Cam AS

Songa Capital AS

Verdipapiretfonde DnB SMB

Otto Rongevær

Westcon Yards AS

Gross Management AS

BR Industrier AS

Toluma Norden AS

Eng Invest AS

Varde Norge AS

Others

Total

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No of shares

In % of total

1,579,083

1,559,581

1,355,363

1,185,684

1,116,565

574,674

550,030

594,655

500,000

486,986

412,982

409,085

278,891

270,647

263,500

228,667

223,992

216,667

205,128

193,750

8.8%

8.7%

7.6%

6.6%

6.2%

3.2%

3.1%

3.1%

2.8%

2.7%

2.3%

2.3%

1.6%

1.5%

1.5%

1.3%

1.3%

1.2%

1.1%

1.1%

5,707,721

17,868,651

32.0%

100.0%

Dividend Policy
Prosafe’s longer term ambition is that its shareholders receive a 
competitive return on their investment in the Company through a 
combination of share price appreciation and a direct return in the 
form of dividends. The Company has not paid dividends since 2015. 
Under the latest amended and restated loan agreements, following 
the restructuring in December 2021, dividends may only be paid 
after obtaining prior written consent of two-thirds of the lenders.

Analyst coverage
Five Norwegian and Nordic investment banks had active coverage 
of Prosafe at the end of 2023. For contact details, please see the 
Company website www.prosafe.com

General meetings and board authorisations
At 31 December 2023, the Board of Directors held the following 
authorisations granted by the general meeting in Prosafe: 
Authorisation to increase the Company’s share capital by up 
to EUR 72,000. Subject to this aggregate amount of limitation, 
the authority may be used on more than one occasion. The 
authorisation may be used in connection with the group’s incentive 
schemes. The authorisation is valid until the ordinary EGM in 2024, 
and latest 30 June 2024.

Further information can be found in the minutes from the 
Annual general meeting, available from the Company’s website 
www.prosafe.com and www.newsweb.no.

Financial calendar 2024

Event

Annual general meeting

Interim report – Q1

Half-yearly interim report – Q2

Interim report – Q3

Date

07.05.2024

08.05.2024

15.08.2024

14.11.2024

Please note that the financial calendar may be subject to changes.

IR Policy
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Consolidated financial statements    

Parent Company financial statements    

Declaration by the BoD and CEO    

Auditor’s report    

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 92

 109

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Consolidated financial statements

Consolidated statement of profit or loss    

 59

Notes to the consolidated financial statements    

Consolidated statement of comprehensive income      60

Note 1 

Corporate information and principal activity    

Consolidated statement of changes in equity    

Consolidated statement of financial position    

Consolidated statement of cash flows    

 61

 62

 63

Note 2 

Statement of compliance and basis of preparation    

Note 3  Material accounting policies    

Note 4 

Segment reporting and contract balances    

Note 5 

Other operating revenues    

Note 6 

Employee benefits and senior executive 
management remuneration    

Note 7 

Other operating expenses    

Note 8 

Tangible assets    

Note 9 

Other financial items    

Note 10 

Financial items    

Note 11  Taxes    

 64

 64

 64

 66

 71

 72

 73

 78

 78

 79

 80

 81

Note 12  Earnings per share    

Note 13  Share capital, shareholder information, 

and share-based compensation    

Note 14 

Interest-bearing debt    

Note 15  Other current liabilities    

Note 16  Mortgages and guarantees    

Note 17 

Financial assets and liabilities    

Note 18 

Financial risks    

Note 19  Cash and deposits    

Note 20  Other current assets    

Note 21  Related party disclosures    

Note 22  Capital commitments    

Note 23  Events after the reporting date    

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Consolidated statement of profit or loss

(USD million)

Charter revenues

Other operating revenues

Operating revenues

Employee benefits

Other operating expenses

Operating (loss)/profit before depreciation

Depreciation

Operating (loss)/profit

Interest income

Interest expenses

Other financial income

Other financial expenses

Net financial items

(Loss)/Profit before taxes

Taxes

Net (loss)/profit

Attributable to equity holders of the parent

Basic earnings per share (USD)
Diluted earnings per share (USD)  1

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4

4, 5

6

7

8

10

9

9

10

11

12

12

2023

93.2

4.5

97.7

(45.5)

(62.7)

(10.5)

(31.1)

(41.6)

2.1

(30.9)

0.0

(2.8)

(31.6)

(73.2)

5.4

(67.8)

(67.8)

(6.00)

(6.00)

2022

169.3

29.6

198.9

(59.2)

(78.3)

61.4

(29.5)

31.9

0.7

(18.7)

0.6

(4.7)

(22.1)

9.8

(8.3)

1.5

1.5

0.17

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(USD million)

Net (loss)/profit for the year

Other comprehensive income/(loss)

Items to be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

Foreign currency translation

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods:

Pension remeasurement

Total other comprehensive income/(loss) for the year, net of tax

Total comprehensive (loss)/income for the year attributable to equity holders of the parent

2023

(67.8)

1.3

(0.1)

1.2

(66.6)

2022

1.5

(1.3)

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Consolidated statement of changes in equity

(USD million)

Note

Share capital

Other equity

Foreign currency 
translation

Total equity

Equity at 31 December 2021

Net profit

Other comprehensive loss

Total comprehensive income

Share-based compensation

Share capital reduction

Equity at 31 December 2022

Net loss

Other comprehensive (loss)/income

Total comprehensive (loss)/income

Issue of ordinary shares

Share-based compensation

Equity at 31 December 2023

13

13

13

6

497.5

(490.3)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

(485.1)

12.4

0.0

0.0

0.0

12.4

0.0

24.8

1.5

(0.1)

1.4

0.9

485.1

(2.9)

(67.8)

(0.1)

(67.9)

50.3

0.4

(20.1)

29.1

0.0

(1.3)

(1.3)

0.0

0.0

27.8

0.0

1.3

1.3

0.0

0.0

29.1

36.3

1.5

(1.4)

0.1

0.9

0.0

37.3

(67.8)

1.2

(66.6)

62.7

0.4

33.8

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. 
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(USD million)

Assets

Vessels

Other tangible assets

Total non-current assets

Cash and deposits

Debtors

Other current assets

Total current assets

Total assets

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31/12/2022

(USD million)

8, 16

8

17, 19

17, 18

20

383.7

1.8

385.5

74.6

14.6

18.0

107.2

492.7

376.8

1.2

378.0

91.6

20.6

9.8

122.0

500.0

Equity and liabilities

Share capital

Other equity

Total equity

Interest-bearing non-current liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Interest-bearing current debt

Accounts payable

Taxes payable

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Total equity and liabilities

Note

13

14, 17, 18

17

14, 17, 18

17

11

15, 17

31/12/2023

31/12/2022

24.8

9.0

33.8

415.5

1.8

417.3

4.0

4.1

10.1

23.4

41.6

492.7

12.4

24.9

37.3

418.5

1.9

420.4

3.7

3.1

18.0

17.5

42.3

500.0

On 19 March 2024, the Board of Directors of Prosafe SE approved 
and authorised these financial statements for issue.

Glen Ole Rødland
Chair

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Non-executive Director

Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Terje Askvig
Chief Executive Officer

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(USD million)

Note

2023

2022

(USD million)

Note

2023

2022

Cash flow from operating activities

(Loss)/Profit before taxes

(Gain)/Loss on sale of non-current assets

Depreciation

Interest income

Interest expenses

Taxes paid

Share-based compensation

Change in working capital

Other items from operating activities

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities

8

14

(73.2)

(1.7)

31.1

(2.1)

30.9

(2.5)

0.4

4.6

1.0

(11.5)

9.8

0.5

29.5

(0.7)

18.7

(1.0)

0.9

(10.4)

1.9

49.2

Cash flow from investing activities

Net proceeds from disposal of tangible assets

Acquisition of tangible assets

Interest received

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Repayments of interest-bearing debt

Interests paid

Issuance of ordinary shares

Refinancing costs

Net cash from/(used in) financing activities

Net cash flow

Cash and deposits at 1 January

Cash and deposits at 31 December

8

19

1.7

(37.7)

2.1

(33.9)

(6.4)

(28.0)

62.8

0.0

28.4

(17.0)

91.6

74.6

0.0

(10.2)

0.7

(9.5)

(4.4)

(14.1)

0.0

(3.5)

(22.0)

17.7

73.9

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements

Note 1  Corporate information and principal activity

Note 2  Statement of compliance and basis of preparation

Prosafe SE (the ‘Company’) is a public limited company domiciled in Norway. The registered office of the Company is 
Forusparken 2, 4031 Stavanger, Norway. The Company is a leading owner and operator of offshore accommodation 
vessels. The Company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange with ticker code ‘PRS’.

The consolidated financial statement 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 2023 were approved and authorised for issue 
in accordance with a resolution of the Board of Directors on 19 March 2024.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards adopted by 
the European Union and effective as of 31 December 2023. Prosafe also provides additional disclosures in accordance 
with requirements in the Norwegian Accounting Act. The consolidated accounts have been prepared on a historical 
cost basis except as otherwise described in the notes below.

The parent Company’s functional currency is US dollars (USD) and this is also the reporting currency for the Group, 
and all amounts have been rounded to the nearest millions, unless otherwise indicated. Adding up rounded figures 
and calculating percentage rate of changes may result in slight differences compared with totals arrived at by adding 
up component figures which have not been rounded.

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those in the previous financial years.

Critical judgements, estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the Group’s consolidated financial statements requires Management to make critical judgments, 
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of revenue, expenses, 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.

The estimates and assumptions are assessed on a continuous and regular basis. Revisions to estimates are recognised 
prospectively.

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A. Judgements
Information about judgements made in applying accounting policies that have the most significant effects on the 
amounts recognised in the financial statements are disclosed below.

Impairments are reversed if conditions for impairment are no longer present. Evaluating whether impairment 
indicators are present, if an asset is impaired or if an impairment should be reversed requires a high degree of 
judgement.

Going concern. The Board of Directors has at the time of approving the financial statements, a reasonable expectation 
that the Group have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The Group 
faced substantial investments in 2023 due to the mobilisation of vessels for new contracts that commenced in 2023, 
a special periodic survey and contract compliance works. A private placement was successfully done in May 2023 to 
fund the shortfall in liquidity needed for these investments. At the end of 2023 a second private placement, followed 
by a subsequent offering, was conducted to mitigate a risk of covenant breach and potential liquidity shortfall from 
Q1 2024. Future financing needs and compliance with the financial covenants will depend on the timing, location and 
terms of potential future contract awards and amount of associated mobilisation, modification and working capital 
required. If the Group does not comply with the minimum liquidity covenant in its financing agreements, the lenders 
may accelerate the repayment of the financing and the Group will be dependent on the creditors to agree to waive 
such rights.

Management is using a forecast model to monitor and forecast the Company’s performance and liquidity situation on 
a rolling 12-month basis. The base case that is used to assess going concern is based on revenue from firm contracts 
and options if considered likely to be exercised by clients. All known and expected capex and opex is included in the 
forecast. This base case forecast show that the Group will be able to comply with the covenant requirement until Q1 
of 2025. There is a risk of liquidity shortfall relating to potential contracts with commencement in 2025, however this 
will also depend on the charter hire profile (payment terms) offered to potential clients for work in 2025. The Board 
of Directors are of the opinion that the Company will be able to comply with the minimum liquidity covenant at least 
through 2024 based on existing contracts. The Board of Directors are also confident that the Group / Company will be 
able to refinance its debt before maturity in December 2025.

Thus, they continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

Impairment / reversal of impairment of non-financial assets. Management monitors the performance indicators 
on an ongoing basis. Every vessel is seen as an individual cash generating unit (CGU) as they generate cash inflows 
that are largely independent of those from other assets or groups of assets. At each reporting date, management 
reviews and determines whether there is any indication of impairment or impairment reversal of the CGU. If any 
such indication exists, or when annual impairment testing for an asset is required, the asset’s recoverable amount 
is estimated. Changes in the circumstances or expectations of future performance of an individual asset may be an 
indicator that the asset is impaired, requiring the carrying amount to be written down to its recoverable amount. 

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Impairment of shares in subsidiaries. The impairment indicator assessment mentioned above impacts the impairment 
indicator assessment for the shares in vessel-owning subsidiaries. Hence, impairment of shares in subsidiaries is a 
significant estimate required for the preparation of the parent Company accounts.

B. Assumptions and estimation uncertainties
Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties at the reporting date that have a significant risk of 
resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are 
disclosed below.

Depreciation. Estimated useful life of the Group’s accommodation/service vessels is set at 35 years or less dependent 
on the age at the time of acquisition and subsequent refurbishments. Individual components may, however, be 
depreciated over shorter periods of time. Refer to note 8 for details.

Changes in material accounting policies
Changes to the Standards and interpretations of Standards that are required to be adopted in annual periods 
beginning on 1 January 2023 did not have any impact on the amounts recognised in prior periods and are not 
expected to have any significant impact to the current or future periods.

Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Amendments to IAS 12) – The Group 
has adopted Deferred Tax related to Assets and Liabilities arising from a Single Transaction (Amendments to IAS 12) 
from 1 January 2023. The amendments to IAS 12 Income Tax narrow the scope of the initial recognition exception, so 
that it no longer applies to transactions that give rise to equal taxable and deductible temporary differences such as 
leases.

The amendments had no impact on the Group’s consolidated financial statements.

Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2) – The Group also adopted 
Disclosure of Accounting Policies (Amendments to IAS 1 and IFRS Practice Statement 2) from 1 January 2023. Although 
the amendments did not result in any changes to the accounting policies themselves, they impacted the accounting 
policy information disclosed in the financial statements.

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The amendments require the disclosure of “material”, rather than “significant”, accounting policies. The amendments 
also provide guidance on the application of materiality to disclosure of accounting policies, assisting entities to 
provide useful, entity-specific accounting policy information that users need to understand other information in the 
financial statements.

Management reviewed the accounting policies and made updates to the information disclosed in Note 3 Material 
accounting policies (2022: Significant accounting policies) in certain instances in line with the amendments.

Standards issued but not yet effective, which the Group has not yet adopted
A number of amendments and improvements to standards have been issued and are effective for annual periods 
beginning after 1 January 2024 and earlier application is permitted; however, the Group has not adopted the new or 
amended standards in preparing these consolidated accounts earlier. The Group’s assessment is that the following 
new or amended standards and interpretations are not expected to have a material impact to the Group in the 
current or future reporting periods or on foreseeable future transactions upon adoption:
•  Classification of Liabilities as Current or Non-current and Non-current Liabilities with Covenants 

(Amendments to IAS 1)

•  Lease Liability in a Sale and Leaseback – Amendments to IFRS 16
•  Supplier Finance Arrangements – Amendments to IAS 7 and IFRS 7

Note 3  Material accounting policies

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. When the Group 
loses control over a subsidiary, it derecognises the assets and liabilities of the subsidiary, and any other components 
of equity. Any resulting gain or loss is recognised in profit or loss. Any interest retained in the former subsidiary is 
measured at fair value when control is lost. The financial statements of the subsidiaries are prepared for the same 
reporting 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.

Foreign currency translation. The presentation currency is USD. This is also the functional currency for the parent 
Company. Transactions in other currencies than the functional currency 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 reporting date, and the currency difference is recognised in the profit 
and loss account. Non-monetary items in currencies other than the functional currency are translated at the exchange 
rate at the transaction date.

When consolidating companies with a functional currency other than USD, profit and loss items are translated at the 
monthly average exchange rate, while statement of financial position items are translated at the exchange rate on 
the reporting date. Translation differences are recognised in 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 statement of profit or loss.

Segment reporting. For management and monitoring purposes, the Group is organised into one segment; chartering 
and operation of accommodation/service vessels. For geographical information, reference is made to note 4.

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Revenue recognition

Type of Product/Service

Nature and timing of satisfaction of performance, 
including significant payment terms

Revenue recognition

The activities giving rise to mobilisation, 
demobilisation and re-phasing are not a 
distinct performance obligation in itself and 
are highly interdependent on the charter 
activities. These activities are necessary for 
the Group to perform its service in providing 
the accommodation vessels to the customer.

These incomes, together with charter income 
and bareboat income, are considered as 
a single performance obligation and the 
revenue are collectively recognised over the 
contract period according to the terms of 
the agreement and in the period the work is 
performed. In addition, any additional fees 
arising from suspension or deferment of 
contracts will be deferred and amortised over 
the contract period when the performance 
obligations are met.

The deferred revenue is included in the 
contract liabilities.

These incomes are recognised over time 
when performance obligations are met. The 
related costs are recognised in profit or loss 
when they are incurred.

Charter income/ Mobilisation 
income/ Demobilisation 
income/ Lump sum fee

The Group charters the accommodation vessels 
to customers for an agreed period. The Group 
does not convey the right to control the use 
of the asset to the customers and none of the 
contracts are accounted for as a lease. The 
invoices are issued on a monthly basis or based 
on the contractual terms and are normally 
payable within 30 days.

Management, crew services, 
catering and other related 
income

The Group provides optional services upon 
request from the customer. The invoices are 
issued on a monthly basis or based on the 
contractual terms and are payable normally 
within 30 days.

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The Group has reviewed its contracts with customers and concluded that these contracts do not contain a lease. If 
another conclusion determined that these contracts contain a lease, there will not be any significant difference in the 
accounting of revenue.

The Group has assessed that the costs to perform mobilisation and demobilisation activities are costs that has 
incurred in fulfilling a contract with the customer. These costs relate directly to a contract, generate resources used in 
satisfying the contract and are expected to be recovered. The costs are therefore capitalised as costs to fulfil a contract 
and amortised on a systematic basis over the contract period, please see note 8 for further details.

Interest income is recognised on a time-proportion basis using the effective interest method. Interest income is 
included in financial items in the statement of profit or loss.

Dividend income is recognised when the right to receive 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 determined by discounting the expected future 
cash flows at a pre-tax rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific 
to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as finance cost. Provisions are reviewed on each balance 
sheet date and their level reflects the best estimate of the liability. When the Group 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 statement of profit or loss net of any reimbursement.

For onerous contracts, provisions are made when unavoidable cost of meeting the obligations under the contract 
exceed the economic benefit to be received under the contract. The provision is measured at the present value of the 
lower of the expected cost of terminating the contract and the expected net cost of continuing with the contract, 
which is determined based on the incremental costs of fulfilling the obligation under the contract and an allocation 
of other costs directly related to fulfilling the contract. Before a provision is established, the Group recognises any 
impairment loss on the assets associated with that contract.

Tangible assets are recognised at cost less cumulative depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. 
Assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, with account taken of their estimated 
residual value. Management makes annual assessments of residual value, methods of depreciation and the remaining 
useful life of the assets. Components of an asset which have an estimated shorter life than the main component 
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consideration and includes costs directly attributable to the acquisition of the assets. Subsequent adjustment to 
variable consideration is recognised as a corresponding adjustment to the acquisition cost. 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 vessels 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.

Expenditures for new builds are capitalised, including instalments paid to the yard, project management costs, and 
costs relating to the initial preparation, mobilisation and commissioning until the vessel is placed into service. In 
accordance with IAS 23, borrowing costs are capitalised on qualifying asset.

Tangible fixed assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful lifetime as follows:
•  Semi-submersible vessels:

–  Superstructure: 35 years or less
–  Living quarters and other equipment: 5 to 35 years
–  Periodic maintenance: 5 years

•  Right-of-use assets (leases): 3 to 5 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. Every vessel is seen as an individual CGU. Where the carrying amount of an 
asset or CGU 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 
post-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.

The Group bases its impairment calculation on a detailed forecast calculation which is prepared for the Group’s cash 
generating units. The forecast calculation is generally covering a period of five years and a terminal value. In 2022 and 
2023, there was no valuation-in-use calculation as there were no impairment indicators. The value-in-use calculation 
was last performed and disclosed in 2020.

For non-financial assets, 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, the 
Group estimates the asset’s recoverable amount. A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed only if there 
has been a significant change in the assumptions used to determine the asset’s recoverable amount since the last 
impairment loss was recognised. The impairment loss is reversed only to the extent that the asset’s carrying amount 
does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined, net of depreciation or amortisation, if no 
impairment loss had been recognised. Management has not identified any indicators for reversal of impairment as at 
the end of the reporting period, please see note 8 for further details.

Financial assets
Initial recognition
Trade receivables are initially recognised when they are originated. All other financial assets are initially recognised 
when the Group becomes a party to the contractual provision of the instrument.

A financial asset (unless it is a trade receivable without a significant financing component) is initially measured at fair 
value plus, for an item not at fair value through profit or loss (“FVTPL”), transaction costs that are directly attributable 
to its acquisition or issue. A trade receivable without a significant financing component is initially measured at the 
transaction price.

Classification and measurement
On initial recognition, a financial asset is classified as measured at amortised cost as it meets both of the following 
conditions and is not designated as at FVTPL:
•  It is held within a business model whose objective is to hold assets to collect contractual cash flows; and
•  Its contractual terms give rise on specified dates to cash flows that are solely payments of principal and interest on 

the principal amount outstanding.

Financial assets are not reclassified subsequent to their initial recognition unless the Group changes its business 
model for managing financial assets, in which case all affected financial assets are reclassified on the first day of the 
first reporting period following the changes in the business model.

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses
Financial assets at amortised cost are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 
The amortised cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and 
impairment are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognised in profit or loss.

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Derecognition
A financial asset is derecognised when the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset expire or 
it transfers the rights to receive the contractual cash flows in a transaction which substantially all of the risks and 
rewards of ownership of the financial asset are transferred or in which the Group neither transfers nor retains 
substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership and it does not retain control of the financial asset.

Impairment of financial assets
The Group recognises loss allowances for expected credit losses on:
•  Financial assets measured at amortised cost

Loss allowances for trade receivables and assets are always measured at an amount equal to lifetime expected credit 
losses.

When determining whether the credit risk of a financial asset has increased significantly since initial recognition 
and when estimating expected credit losses, the Group considers reasonable and supportable information that is 
relevant and available without undue cost of effort. This includes both quantitative and qualitative information and 
analysis, based on the Group’s historical experience and informed credit assessment and including forward-looking 
information.

The Group considers a financial asset to be in default when:
•  The borrower is unlikely to pay its credit obligations to the Group in full, without recourse by the Group to actions 

such as realising security (if any is held); or

•  The financial asset is more than 90 days past due.

Measurement of expected credit losses:
•  For trade receivables, the Group applies the simplified method of credit reserves, i.e. the reserve will correspond to 
the expected loss over the whole life of the trade receivable. In order to measure the credit losses, trade receivables 
are grouped based on credit risk characteristics of its customer. The Group applies forward-looking variables for 
expected credit losses.

•  Expected credit losses are a probability-weighted estimate of credit losses. Credit losses are measured as the 

present value of all cash shortfalls (i.e. the difference between the cash flows due to the entity in accordance with 
the contract and the cash flows that the Group expects to receive).

•  Expected credit losses are discounted at the effective interest rate of the financial asset.

At each reporting date, the Group assesses whether financial assets carried at amortised cost are credit-impaired, 
which is when one or more events that have a detrimental impact on the estimated future cash flow of the financial 
asset have occurred.

Evidence that a financial asset is credit-impaired includes the following observable data:
•  Significant financial difficulty of the borrower or issuer;
•  A breach of contract such as default or being more than 90 days past due;
•  The restructuring of a loan or advance by the Group on terms that the Group would not consider otherwise;
•  It is probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or other financial reorganisation; or
•  The disappearance of an active market for a security because of financial difficulties.

Loss allowances of expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortised cost are deducted from the gross 
carrying amount of the assets as in the statement of financial position.

Derecognition of financial assets
The gross carrying amount of a financial asset is written off when the Group has no reasonable expectations of 
recovering a financial asset in its entirety or a portion thereof. For customers, the Group individually makes an 
assessment with respect to the timing and amount of write-off based on whether there is reasonable expectation of 
recovery. The Group expects no significant recovery from the amount written off. However, financial assets that are 
written off could still be subject to enforcement activities in order to comply with the Group’s procedures for recovery 
of amount due.

Financial liabilities
Initial recognition
Financial liabilities within the scope of IFRS 9 are classified as financial liabilities measured at amortised cost. The 
Group 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. The Group’s financial 
liabilities include non-derivative financial instruments (trade and other payables, loans and borrowings, and financial 
guarantee contracts).

Subsequent measurement and gains and losses
Financial liabilities at amortised costs are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
method. If there is a change in the timing or amount of estimated cash flows, the amortised cost of the financial 
liability is adjusted in the period of change to reflect the revised actual and estimated cash flows, with a 

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corresponding income or expense being recognised in profit or loss. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and 
losses are recognised in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognised in profit or loss.

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. Capitalised borrowing costs are calculated using the effective interest method.

Derecognition
A financial liability is derecognised when the contractual 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 between the carrying 
amount extinguished and the consideration paid (including any non-cash assets transferred or liabilities assumed) is 
recognised in profit or loss.

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.

Employee benefits
Defined contribution plans
Companies within the Group make contributions to pension schemes that are defined contribution plans. The 
companies’ payments are recognised in the statement of profit or loss for the year to which the contribution applies.

Share-based compensation arrangements
The Group operates an equity-settled, share-based compensation plan. The grant-date fair value of equity-settled 
share-based compensation arrangements granted to employees is recognised as an expense, with a corresponding 
increase in equity, over the vesting period of the awards. The amount recognised as an expense is adjusted to 
reflect the number of awards for which the related service are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately 
recognised is based on the number of awards that meet the related service at the vesting date.

At each balance sheet date, the Group revises its estimates of the number of shares under options that are expected 
to become exercisable on the vesting date and recognises the impact of the revision of the estimates in profit or loss, 
with a corresponding adjustment to the equity over the remaining vesting period. When the options are exercised, the 
proceeds received (net of transaction costs) and the related balance previously recognised in the equity are credited 
to the share capital account, when new ordinary shares are issued, or to the “treasury shares” account, when treasury 
shares are re-issued to the employees.

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Leases. A lease is defined as a contract that conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period in 
exchange for consideration. For each contract that meets this definition, the lessees will recognise a right-of-use asset 
and a lease liability in the balance sheet with certain exemptions for short term and low value leases. Lease payments 
are to be reflected as interest expense and a reduction of lease liabilities, while the right-of-use assets are to be 
depreciated over the shorter of the lease term and the assets useful life. The portion of lease payments representing 
payments of lease liabilities and interest expense shall be classified in line with the policy elected for other interest 
payments in the statement of cash flows.

Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of remaining lease payments, discounted using the incremental 
borrowing rate. At initial recognition, right-of-use assets are measured at an amount equal to the lease liability.

Lease liabilities for the Group comprise of leases of offices, warehouses, and other IT infrastructure and office 
equipment. The Group separately expenses variable expense services and other non-lease components embedded 
in lease contracts for office buildings and warehouses. For leases of other assets, the Group capitalises non-lease 
components subject to fixed payments as part of the lease.

The Group applies the general short-term exemption for leases of offices, and office equipment. Leases with a lease 
term of 12 months or less that do not contain a purchase option are expensed as short-term leases.

The Group also applies the general low value exemption for leases of office equipment. This applies for all leases 
where the value of the underlying asset is below USD 5,000. These low value leases of such assets will not be 
capitalised and that lease payments are expensed in profit or loss.

Income taxes in the statement of profit or loss include taxes payable and changes in deferred tax. Deferred tax is 
calculated based on temporary differences between book and tax values that exist at the end of the period. Deferred 
tax asset is recognised in the statement of financial position when it is probable 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 tax authorities. Deferred tax liabilities are measured at the tax rates that are expected to 
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the reporting date. Deferred tax is provided using the liability method. 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 tax authority.

Note 4  Segment reporting and contract balances

Cash and deposits comprise cash at banks and short-term deposits with an original maturity of three months or less, 
which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value.

The Group has one segment, which is chartering and operation of accommodation vessels for maintenance and safety.

Dividend distribution to the shareholders is recognised in the financial statements on the date on which the 
shareholders’ right to receive payment is established.

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. Share options 
that will be settled by the Company by delivering a fixed number of its own equity instruments in exchange for a 
fixed amount of cash are equity instruments and recognised in equity. The translation reserve comprises all foreign 
currency differences arising from the translation of the financial statements of foreign operations.

Operating revenues by geographical location

South America

North America

Europe

Total operating revenues

2023

79.0

15.2

3.5

97.7

2022

105.8

0.0

93.1

198.9

The revenue allocation is based on place of operation of the vessel.

Operating revenues by major customers

USD

Percentage  1

USD

Percentage  1

2023

2022

South America 1

South America 2

North America

Europe 1

Europe 2

1  Percentage of total revenues

Total non-current assets by geographical location

South America

North America

Europe

Asia

Total non-current assets

79.0

0.0

15.2

0.2

0.0

80.9%

0.0%

15.6%

0.2%

0.0%

52.7

43.3

0.0

29.5

46.9

2023

285.6

17.3

82.6

0.0

385.5

26.5%

21.8%

0.0

14.8%

23.6%

2022

213.8

0.0

164.1

0.1

378.0

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Contract balances

31.12.23

31.12.22

01.01.22

Note 5  Other operating revenues

Gain/(loss) on sale of non-current assets

Management, crew services, catering and other related income

Total other operating revenues

2023

1.7

2.8

4.5

2022

(0.5)

30.1

29.6

Trade receivables from charters

Contract assets

Contract liabilities

14.6

6.5

0.9

20.6

2.0

0.0

14.1

0.3

1.1

The contract assets relate to costs directly related to a contract used in satisfying performance obligations in the 
next 12 months from the balance sheet date. The contract assets are amortised to expenses over the performance 
obligation of the contract or recognised as a deduction of revenue over the performance obligation of the contract. 
The contract liabilities relate to deferral fees or upfront consideration received from customers. The contract liabilities 
are recognised as revenue over the performance obligation of the contract.

Significant changes in the contract assets and the contract liabilities during the year are as follows:

Revenue from recognition of the opening balance

Revenue deduction from recognition of the opening balance

Consideration received during the year not recognised as revenue

Rights to consideration for work completed but not billed

Capitalised costs to fulfill contract used in satisfying performance 
obligations in the next 12 months

Contract assets

Contract liabilities

2023

2022

2023

2022

0.0

(2.0)

0.0

0.0

6.5

0.0

(0.3)

0.0

2.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.9

0.0

0.0

(1.1)

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

The below table includes the Group’s firm order book, consisting of performance obligations that are unsatisfied or 
partially satisfied as at the end of the reporting period.

Chartering and operation of accommodation vessels

< 12 months

1–2 years

More than 2 years

Total

31 December 2023

31 December 2022

118.8

96.8

63.2

116.4

56.6

118.7

238.6

331.9

Variable considerations that are constrained and not considered in the transaction price are excluded from the 
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Note 6  Employee benefits and senior executive management remuneration

Wages and salaries

Contract personnel

Other personnel-related expenses

Social security taxes

Pension expenses

Share-based compensation expense

Other remuneration

Total employee benefits

2023

18.3

12.7

8.2

4.6

0.9

0.4

0.4

45.5

2022

19.1

27.1

7.0

3.4

1.2

0.9

0.5

59.2

Number of employees
The average number of employees in the Group for 2023 was 227 (2022: 192). The average number of employees by 
legal entity was as follows.

Variable pay scheme
The senior executive management and selected employees hold incentive agreements which may lead to a variable 
payment. The variable pay depends on achieving defined targets relating to earnings, cost efficiency targets, long-
term strategic targets, operational performance and HSE performance.

Severance pay
Members of the senior executive management may be guaranteed a remuneration corresponding to the gross annual 
fixed base salary at the time of termination for a period up to 12 months beyond a notice period of up to 6 months.

In accordance with the code of practice for corporate governance recommended by the Oslo Stock Exchange, 
remuneration for the Board of Directors and senior executive management is specified below and in a separate report 
from the Board of Directors.

2023

2022

56

141

7

10

2

11

227

79

88

6

8

2

9

192

Prosafe Offshore Limited

Prosafe Services Maritimos Ltda

Prosafe AS

Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe SE

Safe Eurus Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Total average number of employees

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Share options
A. Description and fair value of share option programmes (equity-settled)
In 2022, the Group initiated a long-term incentive program where senior executive management and selected employees were granted options to subscribe for ordinary shares 
of Prosafe SE. On 28 March 2023 and 6 October 2023, the Group repriced the strike price of options granted to senior executive management and selected employees. In 2023, 
new share options were offered to senior executive management and selected employees.

The key terms and conditions as of 31 December 2023 are as follows:

Grant date/ employees entitled

Commencement date

Number of share 
options issued

Vesting conditions

Options granted to senior executive management

On 11 May 2022

10 February 2022

On 19 August 2022, repriced on 28 March 2023

19 August 2022

On 26 July 2023

On 6 October 2023

Options granted to employees

1 November 2023

1 November 2023

100,000

100,000

220,000

20,000

Vested equally over 24, 36 and 48 months from commencement date

Vested equally over 12, 24 and 36 months from commencement date

On 11 May 2022, repriced on 6 October 2023

11 May 2022

80,000

Vested equally over 24, 36 and 48 months from commencement date

On 6 October 2023

On 6 November 2023

Total share options

1 November 2023

6 November 2023

40,000

20,000

580,000

Vested equally over 12, 24 and 36 months from commencement date

As at 31 December 2023, a total of 580,000 (2022: 450,000) options are issued, each option allowing the holder to subscribe to one ordinary share in the Company.

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B. Measurement of fair values
The fair value of an option granted was estimated using the Black Scholes option-pricing model and the transactions are accounted for as equity-settled share-based compensation.

The inputs used in the measurement of the fair values at grant date/repricing date of the equity-settled share-based compensation plans were as follows.

Grant date/ employees entitled

Fair value at grant date/ 
repricing date (in NOK)

Share price at grant date/ 
repricing date (in NOK)

Exercise price (in NOK)

Expected volatility

Expected life

Risk-free interest rate 
(based on government 
bonds at grant date)

2023

Options granted to senior executive management

On 11 May 2022

On 19 August 2022, repriced on 28 March 2023

On 26 July 2023

On 6 October 2023

Options granted to employees

On 11 May 2022, repriced on 6 October 2023

On 6 October 2023

On 6 November 2023

2022

Options granted to senior executive management

On 11 May 2022

On 19 August 2022

Options granted to employees

On 11 May 2022

98.85

89.31

34.29

13.74

58.63

13.74

2.79

98.85

58.77

42.40

178.00

151.04

120.82

90.12

90.12

90.12

63.85

178.00

237.50

83.00

146.50

109.13

109.13

109.13

109.13

109.13

83.00

237.50

178.00

178.00

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

20%

4.75 years

4.40 years

4.27 years

4.07 years

3.60 years

4.07 years

4.00 years

4.75 years

5.00 years

2.76%

2.90%

4.01%

4.26%

4.21%

4.26%

3.92%

2.76%

3.18%

5.00 years

2.76%

Expected volatility has been based on implied oil price volatility. The expected term of the instruments has been based on the maturity of options.

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C. Reconciliation of outstanding share options

Outstanding at 1 January

Cancelled during the year

Repriced during the year

Granted during the year

Outstanding at 31 December

Exercisable at 31 December

2023

2022

Number 
of options

Weighted-average 
exercise price (NOK)

Number 
of options

Weighted-average 
exercise price (NOK)

450,000

(170,000)

(180,000)

180,000

300,000

580,000

138.44

94.18

211.06

129.89

109.13

111.06

450,000

450,000

138.44

138.44

The options outstanding at 31 December 2023 had an exercise price in the range of NOK83.0 to NOK146.5 (2022: NOK 83.0 to NOK237.5) and remaining contractual life in the range 
of 3.1 years to 3.8 years (2022: 4.1 years to 4.6 years).

There were no options exercised in 2022 and 2023.

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A share-based compensation expense of USD 0.4 million was recognised for 2023 (2022: USD 0.9 million).

Year

2023

2023

2022

2023

2022

2023

2022

Salary

Variable pay

Pension

Other benefits

 86 

 446 

 357 

 348 

 131 

 360 

 342 

50

0

95

90

60

55

95

 5 

 10 

 43 

 30 

 17 

 36 

 34 

5

12

19

4

0

 3 

 2 

Total

 146 

 468 

 514 

 471 

 208 

 454 

 473 

2023

112

75

100

84

41

77

0

489

2022

115

94

95

85

0

52

0

441

Senior Executive Management

(USD 1,000)

Terje Askvig – CEO (from November 2023)

Jesper Kragh Andresen – CEO (until April 2023)

Reese McNeel – CFO (Interim CEO/CFO from May 2023–October 2023)

Ryan Stewart – CCO (COO to July 2023 and CCO from July 2023)

Board of Directors

(USD 1,000)

Glen Ole Rødland (Chair)

Alf C. Thorkildsen (Deputy Chair) (until October 2023)

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen

Nina Udnes Tronstad

Simen Flaaten (from June 2023–February 2024)
Halvard Idland  1
Gunnar Eliassen (from February 2024)
Total  2

1  Director from May 2022, Deputy Director from June 2023–November 2023 and Director from November 2023

2  If applicable, figures include compensation from the audit committee and compensation committee.

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Note 7  Other operating expenses

Note 8  Tangible assets

Repair and maintenance

Other vessel operating expenses
General and administrative expenses  1
Total other operating expenses

Auditors’ remuneration

(USD 1,000)

Auditing

Audit related services

Total auditors’ remuneration

2023

21.8

34.8

6.1

62.7

2023

448

0

448

2022

20.8

52.0

5.5

78.3

2022

375

9

384

1  Auditors’ remuneration are included in general and administrative expenses. Fees for audit related services in 2022: USD 9,000 were related to 

compliance and pre-liquidation stage services offered to the group companies by the statutory auditor.

Cost as at 31 December 2021
Additions  1
Disposals

Currency translation differences

Cost as at 31 December 2022

Additions

Disposals

Currency translation differences

Cost as at 31 December 2023

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
31 December 2021

Depreciation for the year

Disposals

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
31 December 2022

Depreciation for the year

Disposals

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 
31 December 2023

Net carrying amount 31 December 2023

Net carrying amount 31 December 2022

Economically useful life (years)

Vessels

New builds

Equipment

Right-of- 
 use assets

2,602.8

9.0

(14.4)

0.0

2,597.4

37.2

0.0

0.0

2,634.6

2,205.8

28.7

(13.9)

2,220.6

30.3

0.0

2,250.9

383.7

376.8

5–35

60.7

0.0

0.0

0.0

60.7

0.0

0.0

0.0

60.7

60.7

0.0

0.0

60.7

0.0

0.0

60.7

0.0

0.0

3.7

0.0

0.0

0.0

3.7

0.5

0.0

0.0

4.2

2.9

0.4

0.0

3.3

0.4

0.0

3.7

0.5

0.4

3–5

1.8

0.0

0.0

(0.2)

1.6

0.8

(0.1)

0.1

2.4

0.4

0.4

0.0

0.8

0.4

(0.1)

1.1

1.3

0.8

3–5

Total

2,669.0

9.0

(14.4)

(0.2)

2,663.4

38.5

(0.1)

0.1

2,701.9

2,269.8

29.5

(13.9)

2,285.4

31.1

(0.1)

2,316.4

385.5

378.0

1  Additions in 2022 included a non-cash transaction of -USD 1.2 million relating to a change in the fair value of the sellers credit based on revised 

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New builds
New builds include prepayments to the yard, owner-furnished equipment and other project costs incurred. 
See note 22 for details relating to the new builds.

Note 9  Other financial items

Vessels
Estimated useful life for the semi-submersible accommodation vessels is set at 35 years or less dependent on the age 
at the time of the acquisition and subsequent refurbishments as the economic life varies for the various components 
on a vessel. Individual components may, however, be depreciated over shorter periods of time than the life of the 
vessel itself. The management has assessed the Group’s vessels residual value to remain the same as prior year 
at USD 4.2 million based on the latest assumptions and factors from past recycling transactions. This estimate is 
primarily based on average steel prices and costs associated with scrapping and is reviewed on an annual basis.

Currency gain

Total other financial income

Currency loss
Other financial expenses  1
Total other financial expenses

2023

2022

0.0

0.0

(1.7)

(1.1)

(2.8)

0.6

0.6

0.0

(4.7)

(4.7)

1  In 2022, refinancing costs of USD 3.5 million were incurred in relation to the Cosco global deed settlement.

Impairment
The key indicator assessment as at year-end 2023 is the development in the market environment for offshore 
accommodation vessels. The demand in 2023 was low as anticipated, with only one accomodation unit working 
on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. For 2024, the Group sees a continuing slow North Sea market, while it sees 
2025 and beyond as years with good opportunities as the capacity, especially in the North Sea is very limited. From 
2024, the Group will have four vessels on contract, and two of them continuing through 2025. Management is 
confident that the vessel coming off contract in Brazil in early 2025 will either be recontracted in Brazil or in the 
North Sea. Assuming a recontracting in Brazil, the Safe Boreas will be the only available accommodation vessel 
capable of operating on the Norwegian Continental Shelf in 2025 during the summer season. As we have seen 
signs of improvement during the year, both in number of awarded contracts and higher day-rates, they are still not 
significantly higher than those used in our historical value-in-use calculation.

Other external sources also include broker valuations of the accommodation vessels which also do not indicate 
a significant change from prior periods. On this basis, the Group has not identified indicators of impairment nor 
impairment reversal and hence no value-in-use calculation was performed.

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Interest income (a)

Currency gain  1
Total other financial income (b)

Amortisation of amortised costs

Debts interest expenses
Total interest expenses (c)

Currency loss  1
Other financial expenses
Total other financial expenses (d)

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Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

2.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

(3.8)

(27.1)

(30.9)

0.0

(1.1)

(1.1)

Total

2.1

0.0

0.0

(3.8)

(27.1)

(30.9)

(1.7)

(1.1)

(2.8)

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

0.7

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

(3.9)

(14.8)

(18.7)

0.0

(4.7)

(4.7)

Total

0.7

0.6

0.6

(3.9)

(14.8)

(18.7)

0.0

(4.7)

(4.7)

Net financial items (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)

2.1

(32.0)

(31.6)

0.7

(23.4)

(22.1)

1  Excluded from the category breakdown but added to the total for net effect.

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Income tax expenses

Taxes in income statement

Taxes payable

Reversal of provision

Total taxes in income statement

Reconciliation of effective tax rate (IAS 12.81)

Tax rate in Norway (parent Company tax jurisdiction)

(Loss)/Profit before taxes

Tax based on applicable tax rate

Tax on income not taxable in determining taxable profit

Tax effect of non-deductible expenses

Tax effect due to changes in unrecognised deferred tax assets

Over provision in prior year tax

Effect of tax in other jurisdictions

Total taxes in income statement

2023

2022

The corporate tax rate in Norway for 2023 is 22 per cent (2022: 22 per cent).

2.4

(7.8)

(5.4)

22.0%

(73.2)

(16.1)

(1.0)

0.1

17.0

(7.8)

2.4

(5.4)

8.3

0.0

8.3

22.0%

9.8

2.2

(13.8)

1.1

10.5

0.0

8.3

8.3

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are offset as all the temporary differences are within the Norway tax 
resident entities that comprise a tax group. Within the tax group there is a legally enforceable right to set off current 
tax assets against current tax liabilities. There is no expiry date on the temporary differences and tax loss carried 
forward.

The value of the deferred tax assets is not recognised in the accounts as the probability of having sufficient future 
taxable profit to utilise the deferred tax assets as tax deductions cannot be established.

The total tax payable in the income statement and as at 31 December resulted from the Group’s operations in other 
parts of the world which were subjected to tax in jurisdictions other than Norway.

The Group operates in several jurisdictions and from time to time there are questions from local tax authorities. 
In 2023, a tax provision was released after the UK HMRC agreed with the tax filing from 2016, resulting in a tax 
income for the year.

Deferred tax – Specification and movements

2023

2022

Temporary differences

Exit from Norwegian tonnage tax system

Vessel tax base exceeds net book value

Tax loss carried forward

Loss account for deferral

Basis for deferred tax

Recognised deferred tax asset

Deferred tax liability 1 January and 31 December

Tax payable as at 31 December

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5.7

(450.5)

(1,173.7)

(131.1)

(1,749.6)

0.0

0.0

10.1

7.1

(535.7)

(1,030.3)

(185.5)

(1,744.4)

0.0

0.0

18.0

During 2023, Prosafe and OSM Thome jointly received a tax assessment from the Brazilian Tax Authorities imposing 
import taxes and customs penalties related to the challenging of the special customs regime used to import the Safe 
Concordia for the Modec contract in the period from October 2018 to July 2019. The maximum exposure for Prosafe 
in this case is estimated to USD 71.9 million. Both Prosafe and OSM Thome have presented an administrative defence, 
challenging the view of the Brazilian Tax Authorities. Based on external advice, Prosafe is of the view that the tax 
enquiry has no merit, hence no provisions have been taken in the financial statements.

In 2023, the Norwegian tax authorities initiated a review of the basis for a portion of the deferred tax losses. This 
review may lead to a reduction in the unrecognised deferred tax asset base. At this time, Prosafe does not believe that 
this will have a material impact on Prosafe’s financial position irrespective of the outcome of this review.

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Note 12  Earnings per share

Note 13  Share capital, shareholder information, and share-based 

compensation

Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net (loss)/profit by the weighted average number of ordinary 
shares outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by dividing net (loss)/profit by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares plus the number of potential shares relating to share options.

Net (loss)/profit

Weighted average number of outstanding shares

Basic earnings per share
Weighted average number of outstanding and potential shares  1
Diluted earnings per share

2023

(67.8)

2022

1.5

11,298,605

8,798,699

(6.00)

0.17

11,298,605

8,826,320

(6.00)

0.17

1  In 2023, the weighted average number of outstanding and potential shares includes the average share capital of 11,298,605 (2022: 8,798,699 and 

share options of 27,621).

Issued and paid up number of ordinary shares at 31 December  1,  2
Total authorised number of shares at 31 December
Nominal value at 31 December  3,  4
Number of shareholders at 31 December

2023

2022

17,868,651

17,868,651

EUR 1.25

4,720

8,798,699

8,798,699

EUR 1.25

4,834

1  On 10 May 2023, the general meeting of shareholders approved the issue of 2,720,000 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 117 for a private 

shares placement.

2  On 16 November 2023, the general meeting of shareholders approved the issue of 5,833,333 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 60 for a 

private shares placement and a subsequent shares offering of 516,619 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 60.

3  On 27 January 2022, the Company completed a 1,000:1 reverse split of the Company’s shares to satisfy the minimum requirement to market value of 
the issuer’s shares for listed companies. After the reverse share split, 1,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.05 give 1 new share with a nominal 
value of EUR 50.00. The number of outstanding shares in the Company after the reverse split is 8,798,699.

4  At the AGM on 11 May 2022, the shareholders approved to reduce the share capital by reducing the nominal value of the shares from EUR 50.00 to 

EUR 1.25. As a result, the Company recorded a reduction in share capital by USD 485.1 million and a corresponding increase in other equity.

Ordinary shares

Number of shares

Par value

Share Premium

Total

In issue at 1 January 2022

Reverse share split

Balance 31 December 2022

Issue of ordinary shares – May 2023

Issue of ordinary shares – December 2023

Less: Transaction costs arising on share issues

Balance 31 December 2023

8,798,699,789

(8,789,901,090)

8,798,699

9,069,952

17,868,651

0

17,868,651

497.5

(485.1)

12.4

12.4

24.8

0.0

24.8

624.2

0.0

624.2

52.0

676.2

(1.7)

674.5

1,121.7

(485.1)

636.6

64.4

701.0

(1.7)

699.3

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Largest shareholders as at 31 December 2023

Alden AS

MH Capital AS

North Sea Strategic Investments AS

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

HV VI Invest Sierra AS

Midelfart Capital AS

Vicama AS

Vicama Capital AS

B.O. Steen Shipping AS

The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV

CAM AS

Songa Capital AS

Verdipapirfondet DNB SMB

Otto Rongvær

Westcon Yards AS

Gross Management AS

BR Industrier AS

Toluma Norden AS

Eng Invest AS

Varde Norge AS

Total 20 largest shareholders/ groups of shareholders

12,160,930

68.0%

All ordinary shares rank equally. Holders of these shares are entitled to one vote per share at general meetings of the 
Company.

Share-based compensation
The share-based compensation expense is recognised over the vesting period for service received in the same period. 
Share-based compensation in other equity comprises of the cumulative value of services received from the employees 
from the date of grant. The amount in other equity is retained when the options are exercised or expire. See note 6 for 
details on share-based compensation.

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Percentage

Note 14  Interest-bearing debt

1,579,083

1,559,581

1,355,363

1,185,684

1,116,565

574,674

550,030

549,655

500,000

486,986

412,982

409,085

278,891

270,647

263,500

228,667

223,992

216,667

205,128

193,750

8.8%

8.7%

7.6%

6.6%

6.2%

3.2%

3.1%

3.1%

2.8%

2.7%

2.3%

2.3%

1.6%

1.5%

1.5%

1.3%

1.3%

1.2%

1.1%

1.1%

Credit facilities – face value

Sellers’ credit – face value

Difference between face value and carrying amount – sellers credit

Lease liabilities

Total interest-bearing debt

Non-current interest-bearing debt

Current interest-bearing debt

Total interest-bearing debt

Reconciliation of movements of interest-bearing debt to cash flows arising from financing activities

Interest-bearing debt at 1 January

Changes from financing cash flows

–  Repayments of interest-bearing debt

–  Interests paid

–  Refinancing costs paid

Total changes from financing cash flows

Other liability-changes

–  Non-cash movement in interest bearing debt

–  Refinancing costs

–  Interests expense

–  New leases

Total liability-related changes

2023

343.2

84.5

(9.5)

1.3

419.5

415.5

4.0

419.5

2023

422.2

(6.4)

(28.0)

0.0

(34.4)

0.0

0.0

30.9

0.8

31.7

2022

344.2

90.5

(13.3)

0.8

422.2

418.5

3.7

422.2

2022

423.3

(4.4)

(14.1)

(3.5)

(22.0)

(1.3)

3.5

18.7

0.0

20.9

Interest-bearing debt at 31 December

419.5

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Credit facility
Interest on the USD 250 million and USD 93 million credit facilities is based on USD 3-month LIBOR plus a margin of 
2.50 per cent. On 31 March 2023, the transition from USD LIBOR to SOFR took place and the interest for both facilities 
is now based on SOFR plus margin of 2.76161 per cent. Both credit facilities mature on 31 December 2025.

Covenants
Minimum liquidity
The Borrower shall procure that the Minimum Liquidity of the Group (for the avoidance of doubt, excluding the 
New Group (Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd., Safe Eurus Singapore Pte. Ltd., Axis Nova Singapore Pte. Ltd. and 
Axis Vega Singapore Pte. Ltd.) calculated on each quarter date does not fall below (i) USD 18 million to and including 
31 December 2022; (ii) USD 23 million from and including 1 January 2023 to and including 31 December 2023 and (iii) 
USD 28 million from and including 1 January 2024 and thereafter. At 31 December 2023, liquidity for covenant testing 
purposes was USD 70.3 million (2022: USD 80.0 million). The New Group held USD 4.3 million (2022: USD 11.6 million) 
in liquidity.

Excess cash sweep
There is an excess cash sweep with testing on 31 December each year. The cash sweep was tested on 31 December 
2023 and there was no excess cash sweep on that testing date. The excess cash sweep amount means the amount 
that is equal to the lowest of the excess cash amount on the relevant testing date and any of the coming four quarter 
dates (based on the Group’s firm liquidity forecast), subject always to a minimum of zero on each of those dates. 
Excess cash means, the sum of unrestricted cash, less the cash sweep threshold (USD 66 million), less cash interest 
payable on the next interest payment date and less any new shareholder contributions in the previous 12 months.

Dividend distribution
Dividend distribution is restricted until 3 years elapsed from December 2021 unless share capital has been 
subsequently increased by an amount at least equal to the distribution and may only be paid with Majority Lender’s 
Approval. Majority Lender’s Approval refers to 66 2/3 consent from the lenders of each of the USD 250 million and 
USD 93 million facilities.

Financial indebtedness
The Group is restricted from incurring new debts unless the outstanding amount does not exceed USD 20 million in 
aggregate or after obtaining Majority Lender’s Approval.

Investment restrictions
The Group is restricted from making any investments unless Majority Lender’s Approval is obtained for the transaction 
or if the investment transaction in target is funded fully through share issuance or cash proceeds from equity offering, 
the target has positive cash flows after debt service on 24 months forward looking pro-forma basis and does not have 
any financial indebtedness.

The Majority Lender’s Approval is required for the delivery of Safe Nova or Safe Vega Vessel and any amendment to 
the exisitng Safe Nova and Safe Vega construction contracts, see also note 22

Sellers’ credits
COSCO (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd. (Cosco) granted a sellers’ credit of USD 99.4 million on the final delivery instalment 
of the Safe Eurus in 2019. The Group is paying Cosco the minimum instalments under the Safe Eurus sellers’ credit. 
As at 31 December 2023, USD 84.5 million (2022: USD 90.5 million) gross was outstanding.

Difference between face value and carrying amount – Sellers Credits
In 2019, Prosafe took delivery of Safe Eurus and issued a promissory note with a principal amount of USD 99.4 million 
to COSCO Shipping (Qidong) Offshore Co. Ltd. As the partial payment for the vessel was deferred beyond normal credit 
terms, the cost of the vessel was the cash price equivalent at the recognition date. The Safe Eurus promissory note 
was initially recognised at fair value and subsequently measured at amortised cost. The fair value of the below-market 
loan was measured as the present value of the expected future cash flows, discounted using an appropriate market 
related rate. The initial applicable discounting rate was similar to the rate charged by the credit facilities lenders of 
3-months USD Libor plus 3.35 per cent per annum in 2019. The difference between the cash price equivalent and the 
principal amount of the promissory note was determined to be USD 25.4 million. This amount will be recognised as 
interest over the period of credit. The repayment schedule and interest expense on the promissory note depends on 
the financial performance of the vessel.

In 2022, management revised the repayment schedule and interest expense on the promissory note based on the 
updated financial performance of the vessel. The revised expected maturity date is August 2028. Subsequent to the 
revision in estimates of payment, a fair value decrease of USD 1.2 million was recognised in the carrying amount of 
Safe Eurus (See note 8).

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Note 15  Other current liabilities

Note 17  Financial assets and liabilities

Accrued costs

Contract liabilities

Total interest-free current liabilities

Note 16  Mortgages and guarantees

2023

22.5

0.9

23.4

2022

17.5

0.0

17.5

As at 31 December 2023, the Group’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 343.2 million (2022: 
USD 344.2 million). The debt was secured by mortgages on the accommodation vessels/ units for maintenance and 
safety vessels Safe Caledonia, Safe Concordia, Safe Scandinavia, Safe Boreas, Safe Zephyrus and Safe Notos with net 
carrying value USD 285.8 million as at 31 December 2023 (2022: USD 283.5 million). Negative pledge clauses apply on 
shares in the vessel owning subsidiaries. Earnings accounts are pledged as security for the credit facilities, but cash 
will only be restricted if a continuing event of default occurs and the lenders have notified Prosafe of such.

As at 31 December 2023, the Group had issued parent company guarantees to clients on behalf of its subsidiaries in 
connection with the award and performance of contracts and Cosco (Qidong) Co., Ltd of approximately USD 44 million 
and USD 60 million (2022: approximately USD 35 million and USD 60 million) respectively. The amounts specified 
with regard to parent company guarantees reflect the sum of the estimated capped liability under the relevant 
agreements.

As at 31 December 2023, the Group had financial assets and liabilities in the following categories:

Year ended 31 December 2023

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

Carrying value

Fair value

74.6

14.6

10.3

99.5

Cash and deposits

Accounts receivable

Other current assets

Total financial assets

Interest-bearing debt  1
Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

1  Refer to note 14 for details on interest-bearing debt.

74.6

14.6

10.3

99.5

419.5

4.1

23.4

1.8

448.8

74.6

14.6

10.3

99.5

419.5

4.1

23.4

1.8

448.8

419.5

4.1

23.4

1.8

448.8

Management assessed the cash and deposits, accounts receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and 
other current liabilities to approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these 
instruments.

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Note 18  Financial risks

Year ended 31 December 2022

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

Carrying value

Fair value

91.6

20.6

3.5

115.7

Cash and deposits

Accounts receivable

Other current assets

Total financial assets

Interest-bearing debt  1
Accounts payable

Other current liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

1  Refer to note 14 for details on interest-bearing debt.

91.6

20.6

3.5

115.7

422.2

3.1

17.5

1.9

444.7

91.6

20.6

3.5

115.7

422.2

3.1

17.5

1.9

444.7

422.2

3.1

17.5

1.9

444.7

The Group 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. The Group’s presentation 
currency is USD, and financial risk exposure is managed with financial instruments in accordance with internal 
policies and standards approved by the Board of Directors. After restructuring in 2021, there are no credit lines 
available for hedging of financial risks and consequently such risks remained unhedged in 2023.

Currency risk
The Group is exposed to currencies other than USD associated with operating expenditure, capital expenditure, 
tax, cash and deposits. Unless denominated in USD, operating expenditure, capital expenditure and tax are mainly 
denominated in GBP, BRL and NOK. Cash and deposits are mainly denominated in USD, GBP, BRL and NOK.

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 per cent 
strengthening/weakening of the USD against GBP, BRL and NOK will have the following effects. Exposures to foreign 
currency changes for all other currencies are not material.

Pre-tax effects on income statement

USD +10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

USD -10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

2023

2022

(0.8)

0.8

(2.5)

2.5

Management assessed the cash and deposits, accounts receivables, other current assets, accounts payable and 
other current liabilities to approximate their carrying amounts largely due to the short-term maturities of these 
instruments.

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Interest rate risk
Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because 
of changes in market interest rates. Fair value interest rate risk is that the fair value of a financial instrument will 
fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Group’s interest rate risks arise primarily from its variable rate 
credit facilities. As at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022, the Group has not entered into arrangements to 
hedge the floating interest rate.

The Group evaluates the hedge profile in relation to the repayment schedule of its loans. After restructuring in 2021, 
there are no credit lines available for hedging of financial risks and consequently such risks remained unhedged in 
2023.

Interest rate risk – sensitivity
The sensitivity analysis is based on a reasonably possible change in the relevant interest rate and reflects the main 
effects on profit or loss and equity assuming that the change had occurred at the balance sheet date. A ±50bps 
change in interest rate will have the following effects.

Pre-tax effects on income statement

50 bps increase

Interest expense on credit facilities

50 bps decrease

Interest expense on credit facilities

2023

2022

1.7

(1.7)

1.7

(1.7)

Credit risk
In line with industry practice, other contracts normally contain clauses which give the customer an opportunity for 
early cancellation under specified conditions. Providing the Group 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 Group’s favour.

Credit assessment of financial institutions issuing guarantees in favour of the Group, yards, sub-contractors and 
equipment suppliers is part of the Group’s project evaluations and risk analyses. The counterparty risk is in general 
limited when it comes to the Group’s clients, since these are typically major oil companies and national oil companies.

The Group held cash and deposits of USD 74.6 million as at 31 December 2023 (2022: USD 91.6 million) with banks 
with high credit-ratings assigned by international credit-rating agencies. The cash balances are measured on 
12-month expected credit losses and subject to immaterial credit loss.

For trade receivables, the Group applies the simplified method of credit reserves, i.e. the reserve will correspond to the 
expected loss over the whole life of the trade receivable. In order to measure the credit losses, trade receivables are 
grouped based on credit risk characteristics of its customers. The Group applies forward-looking variables for expected 
credit losses. As at 31 December 2023, no credit reserve has been recorded as the Group’s clients are typically major 
oil companies and national oil companies and the receivables are usually received within 3 months. Based on the 
Group’s assessment, the expected credit loss is not material.

Accounts receivables

Total

Not due

< 30 days

30–60 days

61–90 days

> 90 days

31 December 2023

31 December 2022

14.6

20.6

14.6

11.8

0.0

6.9

0.0

0.0

0.0

1.2

0.0

0.7

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As at 31 December 2023, liquidity for covenant testing purposes was USD 70.3 million. Under the existing credit 
facility agreements, the Group is required to maintain a minimum liquidity of USD 28 million from 1 January 2024 and 
thereafter. The Group is anticipated to be able to stay above the minimum cash covenant level for the next 12 months 
based on currently known information and commitments. In 2023, the Group has completed new share issues to raise 
cash to reduce the liquidity risk and maintain sufficient cash to cover its financial and operational obligations.

As at 31 December 2023, the Group’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining contractual maturities:

Per year

Interest-bearing debt (repayments)  1
Interests  2
Taxes

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

Total

2024

6.6

28.9

10.1

27.5

73.1

2025

2026

2027

349.9

29.7

0.0

0.0

379.6

7.2

1.4

0.0

0.0

8.6

7.0

1.2

0.0

0.0

8.2

2028

58.0

0.7

0.0

0.0

58.7

1  Interest-bearing debt includes lease liabilities, credit facilities and sellers credit from Cosco. The credit facilities mature on 31 December 2025. 
Assuming only the firm contracts, there will be no cash sweep under the credit facilities prior to maturity. The Group is paying the minimum 
instalments agreed with Cosco under the Safe Eurus sellers credit which matures approximately in 2028.

2  Interest on lease liabilities, credit facilities and seller credits. Based on current agreed credit margin plus SOFR forward curve as at 31 December 2023, 

and the expected cash flows under the sellers credit terms.

As at 31 December 2022, the Group’s main financial liabilities had the following remaining contractual maturities:

Per year

Interest-bearing debt (repayments)  1
Interests  2
Taxes

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

Total

2023

6.3

26.0

18.0

20.6

70.9

2024

6.3

22.7

0.0

0.0

29.0

2025

2026

2027 

349.7

20.3

0.0

0.0

370.0

7.0

1.4

0.0

0.0

8.4

65.0

1.9

0.0

0.0

66.9

1  Interest-bearing debt includes lease liabilities, credit facilities and seller credit from Cosco. The credit facilities mature in 2025. Assuming only the firm 
contracts, there will be no cash sweep under the credit facilities prior to maturity. The Group is paying the minimum instalments agreed with Cosco 
under the Safe Eurus seller credit which matures approximately in 2028.

2  Interest on lease liabilities, credit facilities and seller credits. Based on current agreed credit margin plus USD 3M LIBOR and SOFR forward curve as at 

31 December 2022, and the expected cash flows under the seller credit terms.

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. The Group manages the total of shareholders’ equity and long-term debt as 
their capital. Normally the Group’s main tool to assess its capital structure is the leverage ratio, which is calculated 
by dividing net interest-bearing debt including bank guarantees, by Group gross profit before depreciation and 
impairment over the last 12 months.

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Note 19  Cash and deposits

Note 20  Other current assets

Restricted cash deposits

Cash held in New Group

Free cash and short-term deposits

Total cash and deposits

2023

2.2

4.3

68.1

74.6

2022

2.2

11.6

77.8

91.6

Under the existing credit facility agreements, the Group is required to maintain a minimum liquidity of USD 23 million 
to and including 31 December 2023 and a minimum liquidity of USD 28 million from and including 1 January 2024 
and until maturity of the credit facilities on 31 December 2025. See note 14 for details on financial covenants.

Other receivables

Prepayments

Bunker stock

Other current assets

Contract assets

Total other current assets

2023

3.1

2.7

5.0

0.7

6.5

18.0

2022

0.9

1.5

4.8

0.6

2.0

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Note 21  Related party disclosures

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

Company name

Country of incorporation

Ownership

Voting share

Shares and share options owned by directors and senior executive management at 31 December 2023:
(includes shares owned by close family/relatives and wholly-owned companies)

Prosafe Services Maritimos Ltda

Prosafe Offshore BV

Prosafe AS

Axis Nova Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Axis Vega Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd.

Safe Eurus Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore Ltd.

Prosafe Rigs Ltd.

Brazil

Netherlands

Norway

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

100%

Transactions and outstanding balances within the Group have been eliminated in full.

Directors

Glen Ole Rødland
Alf C. Thorkildsen  1 (until October 2023)
Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen

Nina Udnes Tronstad

Simen Flaaten (until February 2024)

Halvard Idland

Gunnar Eliassen (from February 2024)

Senior executive management

Terje Askvig

Jesper Kragh Andresen (until April 2023)

Reese McNeel

Ryan Duncan Stewart

Claudio Pereira

Andrew Manson

Eirik Fjelde

Shares

Share options

228,667

0

3

7,667

549,655

0

0

25,000

0

2,000

73

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

220,000

0

120,000

100,000

20,000

20,000

20,000

1  Mr Thorkildsen has an indirect ownership interest in Prosafe due to his ownership interest in North Sea Strategic Investments and 

HitecVision VI Invest Sierra

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The Group had an agreement with OMP Management AS for the purpose of providing advice and support in 
regards to industry analysis and potential M&A transactions. OMP Management AS is a Norwegian company that 
was controlled by HitecVision VI Invest Sierra, which together with another HitecVision fund (North Sea Strategic 
Investments) are major shareholders in the Group. The fee payable by the Group was USD 17,500 per month up to 
September 2022 and USD 10,000 per month from October to December 2022 and a success fee if a transaction, as 
defined in the engagement letter, should occur with the involvement of OMP Management AS. The success fee shall 
be calculated on the basis of the enterprise value of the company or asset(s) acquired and be between 0.75–1.25 per 
cent of the total enterprise value, depending on the size of the transaction. The success fee shall furthermore in all 
circumstances be capped at USD 3.5 million in any single transaction. In 2022, the transacted amount was USD 0.2 
million. The outstanding balance as of 31 December 2022 is below USD 50,000. The agreement was terminated in 
January 2023, hence no fees are paid for 2023 and there is no outstanding balance as of 31 December 2023.

As Alf Thorkildsen resigned from the Board of Directors in 2023, HitechVision will not be considered a related party 
from 1 January 2024.

Note 22  Capital commitments

New builds
As at 31 December 2023, the Group had two (2022: two) undelivered new builds residing at Cosco’s Qidong shipyard 
in China; Safe Nova and Safe Vega.

Safe Nova and Safe Vega
As part of refinancing negotiations in 2018 with COSCO, the Group negotiated and agreed with COSCO for the 
deferred delivery and financing of Safe Nova and Safe Vega. The delivery date of Safe Nova and Safe Vega was initially 
31 August 2021, however, Prosafe has not requested delivery as Safe Nova and Safe Vega were not in deliverable 
condition after the Typhoon Mufia damages such that COSCO was not entitled tender delivery. The yard is in the 
process of undertaking repairs that must be performed prior to delivery. The Company is in dialogue with COSCO 
about the ability to take delivery of Safe Nova and Safe Vega.

Note 23  Events after the reporting date

On 8 January 2024, the Company announced that Simen Flaaten would resign as Director as soon as practicably 
possible.

On 29 January, the client chartering the Safe Concordia declared four out of six options, extending the fixed contract 
period to 9 November 2024.

On 22 February 2024, Gunnar Eliassen was appointed as Director and Deputy Chair. At the same time, a proposed 
change in board remuneration was approved, involving a reduction in fixed compensation in exchange for the 
granting of share options to board members. Ryan Schedler was appointed a member of the Nomination Committee.

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Statement of profit or loss    

Statement of comprehensive income     

Statement of changes in equity    

Statement of financial position    

Statement of cash flows    

 93

 94

 95

 96

 97

Notes to the financial statements    

Note 1 

Accounting policies    

Note 2 

Other operating revenues and expenses    

Note 3 

Other financial items    

Note 4 

Financial items    

Note 5 

Taxes    

Note 6 

Shares in subsidiaries    

Note 7 

Other current assets    

 98

 98

 98

 99

 100

 101

 101

 102

Note 8 

Share capital, convertible bonds, warrants and 
share-based compensation reserves    

Note 9 

Interest-bearing debt    

Note 10  Other interest-free current liabilities    

Note 11 

Intra-group balances    

Note 12  Mortgages and guarantees    

Note 13 

Financial assets and liabilities    

Note 14  Maturity profile liabilities    

Note 15 

Financial risks    

Note 16  Events after the reporting period    

 103

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Statement of profit or loss

(USD 1,000)

Note

2023

2022

Other operating revenues

Other operating expenses

Income from investments in subsidiaries

Impairment of shares in subsidiaries

Results from operating activities

Interest income

Interest expenses

Other financial income

Other financial expenses

Net financial items

Loss before taxes

Taxes

Net loss

2

2

6

4

4

3

3

4

5

2,000

(5,346)

7,550

(36,097)

(31,893)

10,707

(27,054)

0

(10,171)

(26,518)

(58,411)

(96)

(58,507)

0

(5,732)

20,000

(48,264)

(33,996)

7,643

(14,798)

51,766

(23,608)

21,003

(12,993)

(18)

(13,011)

Attributable to equity holders of the Company

(58,507)

(13,011)

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(USD 1,000)

Net loss

Other comprehensive loss that will not be reclassified to profit or loss in subsequent periods

Pension remeasurement

Total comprehensive loss for the year, net of tax

Attributable to equity holders of the Company

2023

2022

(58,507)

(13,011)

(112)

(109)

(58,619)

(13,120)

(58,619)

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Statement of changes in equity

(USD 1,000)

Note

Share capital

Share premium

Share capital 
reduction reserve

Retained earnings

Share-based 
compensation reserve

Total equity

Equity at 31 December 2021

Net loss

Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive loss  1
Share-based compensation

Share capital reduction

Equity at 31 December 2022

Net loss

Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive loss  1
Issue of ordinary shares

Share-based compensation

Equity at 31 December 2023

497,505

624,154

71,846

(1,181,205)

8

8

0

0

0

0

(485,067)

12,438

0

0

0

12,334

0

24,772

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

624,154

71,846

0

0

0

50,324

0

674,478

0

0

0

0

0

(13,011)

(109)

(13,120)

0

485,067

(709,258)

(58,507)

(112)

(58,619)

0

0

71,846

(767,877)

0

0

0

0

886

0

886

0

0

0

0

374

1,260

12,300

(13,011)

(109)

(13,120)

886

0

66

(58,507)

(112)

(58,619)

62,658

374

4,479

1  Total comprehensive loss is attributable to the owners of the Company

Nature and purpose of reserves

Share premium: The difference between the issue price of the shares and their nominal value.

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(USD 1,000)

Assets

Shares in subsidiaries

Intra-group receivables

Total non-current assets

Cash and deposits

Other current assets

Total current assets

Total assets

Equity and liabilities

Share capital

Share premium reserve

Share capital reduction reserve

Total paid-in equity

Retained earnings

Share-based compensation reserve

Total equity

Interest-bearing long-term debt

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Total long-term liabilities

Interest-bearing current debt

Accounts payable

Intra-group current liabilities

Other interest-free current liabilities

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2023

2022

6

11, 13

13

7, 11, 13

8

9, 13, 14

13

9, 13

13, 14

11, 13, 14

10, 13, 14

272,863

18,294

291,157

32,840

26,229

59,069

350,226

24,772

674,478

71,846

771,096

308,997

18,294

327,291

19,909

426

20,335

347,626

12,438

624,154

71,846

708,438

(767,877)

(709,258)

1,260

4,479

343,000

1,776

344,776

228

82

0

661

971

350,226

886

66

343,000

1,877

344,877

1,177

65

516

925

2,683

347,626

On 19 March 2024, the Board of Directors of Prosafe SE approved 
and authorised these financial statements for issue. 

Glen Ole Rødland
Chair

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Non-executive Director

Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Terje Askvig
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(USD 1,000)

Note

2023

2022

(USD 1,000)

Note

2023

2022

(58,411)

0

9,832

36,097

(10,707)

27,054

(95)

(342)

(96)

(213)

3,120

(12,993)

9,851

(42,631)

48,264

(7,643)

14,798

517

(99)

(18)

3,097

13,143

Cash flow from investing activities

Increase of shares in subsidiaries

Reduction of shares in subsidiary

Change in intra-group balances

Interest received

Net cash flow (used in)/ provided by investing activities

Cash flow from financing activities

Issuance of ordinary shares

Refinancing costs

Interest paid

Net cash flow provided by/(used in) financing activities

Net cash flow

Cash and deposits at 1 January

Cash and deposits at 31 December

13

0

37

(25,847)

875

(24,935)

62,750

0

(28,003)

34,747

12,931

19,909
32,840

(400)

1,969

3,275

110

4,954

0

(3,511)

(14,059)

(17,570)

527

19,382
19,909

Cash flow from operating activities

Loss before taxes

Unrealised currency loss on long-term debt

Expected credit loss, net

Impairment shares in subsidiaries

Interest income

Interest expenses

Share-based compensation expense

Change in working capital

Taxes paid

Other items from operating activities

Net cash flow provided by operating activities

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All figures in USD 1,000 unless otherwise stated.

Note 1  Accounting policies

Note 2  Other operating revenues and expenses

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with IFRS® Accounting Standards adopted by the 
European Union and the requirements of the Norwegian Accounting Act. The accounting policies applied to the 
consolidated financial statements have also been applied to the parent Company, Prosafe SE. The accounting 
policies adopted are consistent with those in the previous financial years. The parent Company financial statements 
should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements. The notes of the consolidated financial 
statements provide additional information to the parent Company’s financial statements which is not presented 
here separately. The Company’s functional currency is US dollars (USD), and the financial statements are presented 
in 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 recoverable amount.

Other operating revenues

Customer deposit fee forfeiture

Operating expenses

Services from subsidiaries

Directors’ remuneration

Salaries and variable

Other remuneration
Share-based compensation expense  1,  2
Payroll taxes

Pension expenses

Auditors’ audit remuneration

Auditors’ other remuneration

Legal and consultancy fees

Office insurance

Recruitment costs

Commission fee for customer deposit forfeiture

Other operating expenses

Total operating expenses

2023

2,000

2023

2,400

489

709

55

(95)

106

1

138

0

342

308

172

200

521

5,346

2022

0

2022

1,526

441

1,329

63

517

167

17

153

5

584

368

91

0

471

5,732

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Board of Directors

Glen Ole Rødland (Chair)

Alf C. Thorkildsen (Deputy Chair) (until October 2023)

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen

Nina Udnes Tronstad

Simen Flaaten (from June 2023 to Feburary 2024)
Halvard Idland  1
Gunnar Eliassen (Deputy Chair) (from February 2024)
Total Board remuneration  2

1  Director from May 2022, Deputy Director from June 2023–November 2023 and Director from November 2023

2  If applicable, figures include compensation from the audit committee and compensation committee

Number of employees
The average number of employees in the Company for 2023 was 2 (2022: 2).

2023

112

75

100

84

41

77

0

489

2022

115

94

95

85

0

52

0

441

Note 3  Other financial items

Reversal of expected credit loss  1
Total other financial income

Currency loss
Expected credit loss  1
Other financial expenses  2
Total other financial expenses

2023

2022

0

0

(17)

(9,832)

(322)

(10,171)

51,766

51,766

(9,910)

(9,135)

(4,563)

(23,608)

1  For further information, see note 11 relating to allowance of expected credit loss of receivables from subsidiaries

2  In 2022, the financial expenses largely relates to Cosco global deed settlement as part of the refinancing restructuring process

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Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

Total

Year ended 31 December 2022

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

10,707

0

0

(9,832)

0

0

(9,832)

875

0

10,707

Interest income (a)

(27,054)

(27,054)

0

0

0

0

(27,054)

(27,054)

(9,832)

(322)

(17)

(10,171)

(27,054)

(26,518)

Reversal of expected credit loss
Total other financial income (b)

Interest expenses
Total interest expenses (c)

Expected credit loss
Other financial expenses  1
Currency loss  1
Total other financial expenses (d)

Net financial items (a)+(b)+(c)+(d)

7,643

51,766

51,766

0

0

(9,135)

0

0

(9,135)

50,274

1  Excluded from the category breakdown but added to the total for net effect

0

0

0

(14,798)

(14,798)

0

0

0

0

Total

7,643

51,766

51,766

(14,798)

(14,798)

(9,135)

(4,563)

(9,910)

(23,608)

(14,798)

21,003

Note 4  Financial items

Year ended 31 December 2023

Interest income (a)

Interest expenses
Total interest expenses (b)

Expected credit loss
Other financial expenses  1
Currency loss  1
Total other financial expenses (d)

Net financial items (a)+(b)+(c)

1  Excluded from the category breakdown but added to the total for net effect

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Note 5  Taxes

Note 6  Shares in subsidiaries

Taxes

Total taxes in income statement

Temporary differences:

Loss carried forward

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

Deferred tax liability (+)/benefit (-)

Not recognised tax benefits

Recognised deferred tax benefit

Taxes payable at 31 December

2023

96

96

(421,136)

(421,136)

(92,650)

92,650

0

0

2022

18

18

(405,989)

(405,989)

(89,318)

89,318

0

0

(Carrying value and total equity in 1,000)

Companies

Prosafe AS  1
Prosafe (UK) Holdings Ltd  2,  5
Prosafe Offshore Pte. Ltd  5
Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd  3
Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd  4
Prosafe Offshore Ltd  5
Prosafe Rigs Ltd  5
Total

2023 
Ownership 

& Voting Country

Investment 
carrying value at 
31 December 2023

Total Equity at 
31 December 2023

Investment 
carrying value at 
31 December 2022

100% Norway

100% United Kingdom

100% Singapore

100% Singapore

100% Singapore

100% United Kingdom

100% United Kingdom

1,000

0

7,441

264,022

400

0

0

272,863

3,126

0

15,977

261,616

1,034

15,291

376

1,000

34

7,441

300,122

400

0

0

308,997

The corporate tax rate in Norway for 2023 was 22 per cent (2022: 22 per cent).

The value of the deferred tax assets is not recognised in the financial statements as the probability of having sufficient 
future taxable profit to utilise the deferred tax assets as tax deductions cannot be established.

Reconciliation of effective tax rate (IAS 12.81)

2023

2022

Tax rate

Loss before taxes

Tax based on applicable tax rate

Tax effect of non-deductible expenses

Tax on income not taxable in determining taxable profit

Tax effect due to unrecognised deferred tax assets

Effect of tax in other jurisdictions

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22.0%

(58,411)

(12,850)

10,175

(1,011)

3686

96

96

22.0%

(12,993)

(2,858)

13,901

(13,779)

2736

18

18

2023

1  Prosafe (UK) Holdings Limited was liquidated in 2023

2022

1  The Company has increased the investment in Prosafe AS by offsetting the amount due from Prosafe AS of USD 42.5 million

2  Prosafe (UK) Holdings Limited has returned USD 2.0 million to the Company as a reduction in capital

3  The Company has increased the investment in Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd. by offsetting the amount due from Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd. of USD 40 million

4  The Company has increased the investment in Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd by USD 0.4 million

5  Prosafe (UK) Holdings Limited transferred 100 per cent of shares in Prosafe Offshore Limited and Prosafe Rigs Limited to the Company as 

part of the group restructuring process

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Based on management’s assessment of impairment indicators, there were triggers which indicated that the expected 
recoverable amount was less than the investment carrying value of the following subsidiaries. The expected 
recoverable amount was estimated based on the fair value of the subsidiaries. The determination of vessels valuation 
(as disclosed in note 8 of the consolidated financial statements) has a direct impact on the fair value of the Company’s 
shares in particular for subsidiaries holding offshore contracts and vessels. As a result, the following impairment 
charges/(reversal) were made:

Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd.

Prosafe Offshore Pte. Limited

Prosafe (UK) Holdings Limited

Prosafe AS

Total

The shares in Prosafe Rigs Pte. Ltd. and Prosafe Offshore Pte. Ltd. are pledged as security for the credit facilities

2023

2022

36,100

0

(3)

0

36,097

5,000

(6,041)

7,823

41,482

48,264

Note 7  Other current assets

Current receivables due from subsidiaries

Other current assets

Total other current assets

2023

25,878

351

26,229

2022

78

348

426

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Note 8  Share capital, convertible bonds, warrants and share-based compensation reserves

2023

2022

Largest shareholders as at 31 December 2023

No of shares

Percentage

Issued and paid up number of ordinary shares at 31 December  1,  2
Total authorised number of shares at 31 December
Nominal value at 31 December  3,  4
Number of shareholders at 31 December

17,868,651

17,868,651

EUR 1.25

4,720

8,798,699

8,798,699

EUR 1.25

4,834

Alden AS

MH Capital AS

North Sea Strategic Investments AS

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC

1  On 10 May 2023, the general meeting of shareholders approved the issue of 2,720,000 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 117 for a private 

shares placement.

2  On 16 November 2023, the general meeting of shareholders approved the issue of 5,833,333 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 60 for a 

private shares placement and a subsequent shares offering of 516,619 ordinary shares at a price per share of NOK 60.

3  On 27 January 2022, the Company completed a 1,000:1 reverse split of the Company’s shares to satisfy the minimum requirement to market value of 
the issuer’s shares for listed companies. After the reverse share split, 1,000 shares with a nominal value of EUR 0.05 give 1 new share with a nominal 
value of EUR 50.00. The number of outstanding shares in the Company after the reverse split is 8,798,699.

4  At the AGM on 11 May 2022, the shareholders approved to reduce the share capital by reducing the nominal value of the shares from EUR 50.00 to 

EUR 1.25. As a result, the Company recorded a reduction in share capital by USD 485.1 million and a corresponding increase in other equity.

HV VI Invest Sierra AS

Midelfart Capital AS

Vicama AS

Vicama Capital AS

B.O. Steen Shipping AS

The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV

CAM AS

Songa Capital AS

Verdipapirfondet DNB SMB

Otto Rongvær

Ordinary shares

In issue at 1 January

New ordinary shares issued during the year

Reverse share split

In issue at 31 December fully paid up

2023

2022

Westcon Yards AS

8,798,699

9,069,952

8,798,699,789

0

0

(8,789,901,090)

17,868,651

8,798,699

Gross Management AS

BR Industrier AS

Toluma Norden AS

Eng Invest AS

Varde Norge AS

1,579,083

1,559,581

1,355,363

1,185,684

1,116,565

574,674

550,030

549,655

500,000

486,986

412,982

409,085

278,891

270,647

263,500

228,667

223,992

216,667

205,128

193,750

8.8%

8.7%

7.6%

6.6%

6.2%

3.2%

3.1%

3.1%

2.8%

2.7%

2.3%

2.3%

1.6%

1.5%

1.5%

1.3%

1.3%

1.2%

1.1%

1.1%

Total 20 largest shareholders/ groups of shareholders

12,160,930

68.0%

All ordinary shares rank equally. Holders of these shares are entitled to one vote per share at general meetings of the 
Company.

Share-based compensation reserve
Share-based compensation reserve comprises the cumulative value of services received from employees recorded 
on grant of equity-settled share options. The expense for service received is recognised over the vesting period. The 
amount in the share-based compensation reserve is retained when the options are exercised or expire. See note 6 of 
the consolidated financial statements for details.

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Note 9 

Interest-bearing debt

Note 10  Other interest-free current liabilities

Credit facilities – face value

Total interest-bearing debt

Current interest-bearing debt

Non current interest-bearing debt

Total interest-bearing debt

2023

2022

343,228

343,228

228

343,000

343,228

344,177

344,177

1,177

343,000

344,177

Current payables due to subsidiaries

Other current liabilities

Total other interest-free current liabilities

2023

0

661

661

2022

516

925

1,441

Reconciliation of movements of interest-bearing debt to cash flows arising from financing activities:

2023

2022

344,177

343,438

(28,003)

0

(28,003)

0

27,054

27,054

(14,059)

(3,511)

(17,570)

3,511

14,798

18,309

343,228

344,177

At 1 January

Changes from financing cash flows

–  Interest paid

–  Refinancing costs paid

Total changes from financing cash flows

Other liability-changes

–  Refinancing costs

–  Interest expenses

Total liability-related changes

At 31 December

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Note 11  Intra-group balances

Year-end long-term balances

2023

2022

Transactions with related parties

2023

2022

USD loan to Safe Eurus Singapore Pte. Ltd

Less: Allowance for credit loss

Intra-group long-term receivables

140,151

(121,857)

18,294

130,319

(112,025)

18,294

Transactions

Administrative expenses with subsidiaries

Interest income due from subsidiaries

Dividends due from subsidiaries

(2,400)

9,832

7,550

(1,526)

7,533

20,000

Loan agreements with subsidiary is based on market prices using 3M LIBOR (USD loan) interest rates plus a margin of 
3.4–3.70 per cent (2022: 3.4–3.70 per cent) per annum up till 31 March 2023 where transition from USD LIBOR to SOFR 
took place. With effective 1 April 2023, LIBOR are replaced with SOFR interest rates plus a margin of 3.40–3.70 per 
cent per annum plus credit adjustment spread at 0.26 per cent per annum. Outstanding balances at year-end are 
unsecured, and settlement normally occurs in cash or via share capital injection.

The Company has assessed the recoverability of its receivables from subsidiaries and has an allowance for credit loss 
of USD 121,857,000 (2022: USD 112,025,000) based on assessments of their projected future cashflows.

In 2022, the Company entered into conversion of debt agreement with Prosafe AS by converting the NOK 
loan to Prosafe AS amount of USD 42.5 million into equity capital, which resulted in a reversal of credit loss of 
USD 42,631,000.

In 2022, the Company entered into waiver of receivable agreement with Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd. by waiving 
the USD loan to Prosafe Offshore Holdings Pte. Ltd. amount of USD 70.7 million. As the amount was fully provided in 
prior year, there is no impact to profit or loss account.

Year-end current balances

Current receivables due from subsidiaries

Current payables due to subsidiaries

2023

25,878

0

2022

78

(516)

In 2023 and 2022, the current receivables and payables are interest free and receivable/payable on demand.

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Prosafe AS is performing services on behalf of Prosafe SE relating to management, corporate activities, investor 
relations, financing and insurance. The services are invoiced on a quarterly basis and paid on market terms. Please 
refer to note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for disclosure of remuneration to Directors.

The Company has an agreement with OMP Management AS for the purpose of providing advice and support in 
regards to industry analysis and potential M&A transactions. OMP Management AS is a Norwegian company that 
is controlled by HitecVision VI Invest Sierra, which together with another HitecVision fund (North Sea Strategic 
Investments) are major shareholders in the Company. The fee payable by the Company is USD 17,500 per month up 
to September 2022 and USD 10,000 per month from October to December 2022 and a success fee if a transaction, as 
defined in the engagement letter, should occur with the involvement of OMP Management AS. The success fee shall 
be calculated on the basis of the enterprise value of the company or asset(s) acquired and be between 0.75–1.25 per 
cent of the total enterprise value, depending on the size of the transaction. The success fee shall furthermore in 
all circumstances be capped at USD 3.5 million in any single transaction. In 2022, the transacted amount was 
USD 187,500 and the outstanding balance of USD 3,125 were due and payable under normal payment terms. 
The agreement was terminated in January 2023, hence no fees are paid for 2023 and there is no outstanding balance 
as of 31 December 2023.

As Alf Thorkildsen resigned from the Board of Directors in 2023, HitecVision will not be considered a related party 
from 1 January 2024.

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Note 12  Mortgages and guarantees

Note 13  Financial assets and liabilities

As at 31 December 2023, the Company’s interest-bearing debt secured by mortgages totalled USD 343.2 million 
(2022: USD 344.2 million). The debt was secured by mortgages on the accommodation vessels/units for maintenance 
and safety vessels Safe Caledonia, Safe Concordia, Safe Scandinavia, Safe Boreas, Safe Zephyrus and Safe Notos with 
net carrying value USD 285.8 million as at 31 December 2023 (2022: USD 283.5 million). Negative pledge clauses apply 
on shares in the vessel owning subsidiaries. Earnings accounts are pledged as security for the credit facilities, but cash 
will only be restricted if a continuing event of default occurs and the lenders have notified Prosafe of such.

As at 31 December 2023, the Company had issued parent company guarantees to clients on behalf of its subsidiaries 
in connection with the award and performance of contracts and Cosco (Qidong) Co., Ltd approximately USD 44 million 
and USD 60 million (2022: approximately USD 35 million and USD 60 million) respectively. The amounts specified 
with regard to parent company guarantees reflect the sum of the estimated capped liability under the relevant 
agreements.

Year ended 31 December 2023

Intra-group long-term receivables
Cash and deposits  1
Other current assets

Total financial assets

Interest-bearing debt  2
Accounts payable

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Other interest free current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

Carrying value

18,294

32,840

26,229

77,363

0

0

0

0

18,294

32,840

26,229

77,363

343,228

343,228

82

1,776

661

82

1,776

661

345,747

345,747

1  Included in cash and deposits were USD 1.9 million of restricted cash deposits

2  Refer to note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for details on fair value of the interest-bearing debt

Year ended 31 December 2022

Intra-group long-term receivables
Cash and deposits  1
Other current assets

Total financial assets

Interest-bearing debt  2
Accounts payable

Interest-free long-term liabilities

Intra-group current liabilities

Other interest free current liabilities

Total financial liabilities

Financial assets measured 
at amortised cost

Financial liabilities measured 
at amortised cost

Carrying value

18,294

19,909

426

38,629

0

0

0

0

18,294

19,909

426

38,629

344,177

344,177

65

1,877

516

925

65

1,877

516

925

347,560

347,560

1  Included in cash and deposits were USD 1.9 million of restricted cash deposits

2  Refer to note 14 of the consolidated financial statements for details on fair value of the interest-bearing debt

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Note 15  Financial risks

Year ended 31 December 2023

2024

2025

2026 onwards

Interest-bearing debt (repayments)  1
Interests on interest bearing debts

Accounts payable

Other interest-free current liabilities

Total

1  The interest-bearing debt matures in 2025

0

25,706

82

661

26,449

343,000

21,266

0

0

364,266

0

0

0

0

0

Year ended 31 December 2022

2023

2024

2025 onwards

Interest-bearing debt (repayments)  1
Interests on interest bearing debts

Intra-group current liabilities

Accounts payable

Other interest-free current liabilities

Total

1  The interest-bearing debt matures in 2025

0

25,999

516

65

925

0

21,839

0

0

0

343,000

18,865

0

0

0

27,505

21,839

361,865

Interest rate risk
Cash flow interest rate risk is the risk that the future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because 
of changes in market interest rates. Fair value interest rate risk is that the fair value of a financial instrument 
will fluctuate due to changes in market interest rates. The Company’s interest rate risks arise primarily from its 
variable rate credit facilities. As at 31 December 2023 and 31 December 2022, the Company has not entered into 
arrangements to hedge the floating interest rate.

The Company evaluates the hedge profile in relation to the repayment schedule of its loans. Due to current 
unfavourable pricing of the interest rate swap and short maturity of the interest bearing debt, the Company has 
decided not to hedge the floating interest rate. After restructuring in 2021, there are no credit lines available for 
hedging of financial risks and consequently such risks remained unhedged in 2023.

Interest rate risk – sensitivity
The sensitivity analysis is based on a reasonably possible change in the relevant interest rate and reflects the main 
effects on profit or loss and equity assuming that the change had occurred at the balance sheet date. A ±50bps 
change in interest rate will have the following effects.

Pre-tax effects on income statement

US LIBOR/SOFR +50bps

Interest expense on credit facilities

US LIBOR/SOFR -50bps

Interest expense on credit facilities

2023

1,715

2022

1,715

(1,715)

(1,715)

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Currency risk
The Company’s operating expenses are primarily denominated in NOK and GBP, and the operating result is therefore 
exposed to currency risk relating to fluctuations in the NOK and GBP exchange rates versus the USD. The Company is 
exposed to currencies other than USD associated with cash and deposits (denominated in USD, GBP and NOK).

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 per cent 
strengthening/weakening of the USD against NOK and GBP will have the following effects. Exposures to foreign 
currency changes for all other currencies are not material.

Pre-tax effects on income statement

USD +10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

Total

USD -10%

Re-valuation cash and deposits

Total

2023

2022

(275)

(275)

275

275

(373)

(373)

373

373

Credit risk
The Company is exposed to credit risk in relation to the inter-company loan and receivables from subsidiaries. 
See note 11 for details about the intra-group balances.

Liquidity risk
The Company is exposed to liquidity risk in a scenario when the Company’s cash flow from operations is insufficient 
to cover payments of financial liabilities. The Company manages liquidity and funding on a group level. In order to 
mitigate the liquidity risk, the Group monitors the liquidity development and the risk of insufficient capital by rolling 
cash flow forecasts to determine whether the Group’s liquidity position is above the minimum cash covenant as per 
the loan agreements. In 2023 the Company has completed new share issues to raise cash to reduce the liquidity risk 
and maintain sufficient cash to cover its financial and operational obligations.

Capital management
The primary objective of the Company’s capital management is to ensure that it maintains a healthy capital structure 
in line with economic conditions. This is managed on a group level as disclosed in note 18 of the consolidated 
financial statement.

Note 16  Events after the reporting period

On 22 February 2024, Gunnar Eliassen was appointed as Director, and Deputy Chair. At the same time, a proposed 
change in board remuneration was approved, involving a reduction in fixed compensation in exchange for the 
granting of share options to board members. Ryan Schedler was appointed a member of the Nomination Committee.

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Declaration by the Board of Directors 
and Chief Executive Officer

The Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer have 
today considered and approved the annual report and financial 
statements for the Prosafe Group and its parent Company Prosafe 
SE for the 2023 calendar year ended on 31 December 2023.

This declaration is based on reports and statements from the Chief 
Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and on the results of the 
Group’s business as well as other essential information provided to 
the Board of Directors to assess the position of the parent Company 
and the Group.

To the best of our knowledge:

The 2023 financial statements for the parent Company and the 
Group have been prepared in accordance with all applicable 
accounting standards.

The information provided in the financial statements gives a true 
and fair portrayal of the parent Company’s and the Group’s assets, 
liabilities, financial position and results taken as a whole as at 
31 December 2023.

The Board of Directors’ report for the parent Company and the 
Group provides a true and fair overview of the development, 
performance, outlook and financial position of the parent Company 
and the Group taken as a whole, and the most significant risks and 
uncertainties facing the parent Company and the Group.

19 March 2024
The Board of Directors of Prosafe SE

Glen Ole Rødland
Non-executive Chair

Birgit Aagaard-Svendsen
Non-executive Director

Halvard Idland
Non-executive Director

Nina Udnes Tronstad
Non-executive Director

Gunnar Eliassen
Deputy Chair

Terje Askvig
Chief Executive Officer

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To the General Meeting of Prosafe SE

Independent Auditor’s Report

Report on the Audit of the 
Financial Statements

Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of 
Prosafe SE, which comprise:
•  the financial statements of the parent company 

Prosafe SE (the Company), which comprise 
the statement of financial position as at 
31 December 2023, the statement of profit 
or loss, statement of comprehensive income, 
statement of changes in equity and statement 
of cash flows for the year then ended, and notes 
to the financial statements, including material 
accounting policy information, and

•  the consolidated financial statements of 

Prosafe SE and its subsidiaries (the Group), 
which comprise the consolidated statement 
of financial position as at 31 December 2023, 
the consolidated statement of profit or loss, 
consolidated statement of comprehensive 
income, consolidated statement of changes 
in equity and consolidated statement of cash 

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flows for the year then ended, and notes to 
the financial statements, including material 
accounting policy information.

In our opinion
•  the financial statements comply with 
applicable statutory requirements,

•  the financial statements give a true and 
fair view of the financial position of the 
Company as at 31 December 2023, and its 
financial performance and its cash flows for 
the year then ended in accordance with IFRS 
Accounting Standards as adopted by the 
EU, and

•  the consolidated financial statements give a 
true and fair view of the financial position of 
the Group as at 31 December 2023, and its 
financial performance and its cash flows for 
the year then ended in accordance with IFRS 
Accounting Standards as adopted by the EU.

Our opinion is consistent with our additional 
report to the Audit Committee.

Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with 
International Standards on Auditing (ISAs). 
Our responsibilities under those standards are 
further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities 
for the Audit of the Financial Statements 
section of our report. We are independent of 
the Company and the Group as required by 
relevant laws and regulations in Norway and 
the International Ethics Standards Board for 
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics 
for Professional Accountants (including 
International Independence Standards) 
(IESBA Code), and we have fulfilled our other 
ethical responsibilities in accordance with 
these requirements. We believe that the audit 
evidence we have obtained is sufficient and 
appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

To the best of our knowledge and belief, no 
prohibited non-audit services referred to in the 
Audit Regulation (537/2014) Article 5.1 have 
been provided.

We have been the auditor of the Company for 5 
years from the election by the general meeting 
of the shareholders on 8 May 2019 for the 
accounting year 2019.

Key Audit Matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, 
in our professional judgment, were of most 
significance in our audit of the financial 
statements of the current period. These matters 
were addressed in the context of our audit of the 
financial statements as a whole, and in forming 
our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a 
separate opinion on these matters.

Valuation of accommodation vessel fleet 
and possible reversal of impairment
Reference is made to Note 2 Statement of 
Compliance and basis of preparation paragraph 
“Impairment / Reversal of impairment of 
non-financial assets” and Note 8 Tangible assets.

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The Key Audit Matter

How the matter was addressed in our audit

The Group’s fleet of accommodation vessels have a book value of USD 383.7 million and represents 
a significant portion of total assets. The Group recorded significant impairment charges in previous 
years, including both in 2019 and 2020. All the vessels owned by the Group are previously impaired in 
accordance with IAS 36.

The Group regularly reviews whether there are any indicators of impairment and impairment reversal and 
tests the individual assets for impairment (reversal) if an indicator is identified.

The market for offshore accommodation vessels continues to show signs of oversupply with reduced 
utilisation levels in 2023 compared to 2022. The Group has 4 vessels on fixed contracts with durations 
ranging from late 2024 to 2027. Based on the Group’s prediction of client activity levels in key markets, 
the Group expects an increase in demand for 2025 and beyond. With a significant share of the global 
supply of high-end vessels already contracted for 2025 and 2026, the Group expects demand for 
unemployed vessels at increased rates compared to current levels.

Assessing whether an indicator for impairment (reversal) exists, involves significant judgment from 
management, as to whether significant changes have occurred in the market for accommodation vessels, 
which could significantly impact the expected future cash flow from the asset. This judgement includes 
assessing observable changes in day rates and the likelihood of redeployment of the vessel to new contracts 
either from lay-up or when the current contract period expires. This uncertainty is mainly applicable to those 
vessels that are nearing the end of the fixed contract period and those that are currently not on contract.

The judgments described above have a direct impact on the valuation of the Company’s significant 
investment in subsidiaries and the expected credit loss on receivables from subsidiaries.

For all vessels in the Group’s fleet per 31 December 2023, a qualitative assessment of impairment 
(reversal) indicators did not require further quantitative impairment testing.

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We obtained an understanding of the process for identifying impairment (reversal) indicators.

We evaluated whether all vessels in the fleet were identified by management and assessed for 
impairment (reversal) indicators. For each vessel we assessed the key considerations applied by 
management in the impairment (reversal) trigger assessment. For those vessels where an error 
could result in a material misstatement and where management did not identify an impairment 
(reversal) trigger, we assessed the appropriateness and reliability of qualitative factors and challenged 
management considering:
•  utilisation levels for the fleet in 2023
•  status of tender activity
•  supply-side constraints and market expectations in the short and medium term

We inspected external information sources, comparing to management updates and communication 
with the Board of Directors of the Group to assess the consistency of the current year increase in activity 
for the sector.

We assessed the impact on impairment (reversal) for shares in subsidiaries and of expected credit loss 
for receivables from subsidiaries, considering the vessel indicators assessments as well as the net assets 
of the subsidiaries.

We assessed the adequacy of disclosure related to impairment indicators.

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Other Information
The Board of Directors and the Managing Director 
(management) are responsible for the informa-
tion in the Board of Directors’ report and the 
other information accompanying the financial 
statements. The other information comprises 
information in the annual report, but does not 
include the financial statements and our auditor’s 
report thereon. Our opinion on the financial 
statements does not cover the information in the 
Board of Directors’ report nor the other informa-
tion accompanying the financial statements.

In connection with our audit of the financial 
statements, our responsibility is to read the 
Board of Directors’ report and the other infor-
mation accompanying the financial statements. 
The purpose is to consider if there is material 
inconsistency between the Board of Directors’ 
report and the other information accompanying 
the financial statements and the financial state-
ments or our knowledge obtained in the audit, 
or whether the Board of Directors’ report and the 
other information accompanying the financial 
statements otherwise appears to be materially 
misstated. We are required to report if there is a 
material misstatement in the Board of Directors’ 
report or the other information accompanying 
the financial statements. We have nothing to 
report in this regard.

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Based on our knowledge obtained in the audit, it 
is our opinion that the Board of Directors’ report
•  is consistent with the financial statements and
•  contains the information required by 
applicable statutory requirements.

Our opinion on the Board of Director’s report 
applies correspondingly to the statements on 
Corporate Governance and Corporate Social 
Responsibility.

Responsibilities of Management 
for the Financial Statements
Management is responsible for the preparation of 
financial statements that give a true and fair view 
in accordance with IFRS Accounting Standards as 
adopted by the EU, and for such internal control 
as management determines is necessary to 
enable the preparation of financial statements 
that are free from material misstatement, 
whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, manage-
ment is responsible for assessing the Company’s 
and the Group’s ability to continue as a going 
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related 
to going concern and using the going concern 
basis of accounting unless management either 
intends to liquidate the Group or to cease opera-
tions, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the 
Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance 
about whether the financial statements as a whole 
are free from material misstatement, whether due 
to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report 
that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance 
is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee 
that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs 
will always detect a material misstatement when 
it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or 
error and are considered material if, individually or 
in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to 
influence the economic decisions of users taken on 
the basis of these financial statements.

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs, we 
exercise professional judgment and maintain 
professional scepticism throughout the audit. 
We also:
•  identify and assess the risks of material 

misstatement of the financial statements, 
whether due to fraud or error. We design 
and perform audit procedures responsive to 
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is 
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for 
our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material 
misstatement resulting from fraud is higher 
than for one resulting from error, as fraud may 
involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, 

misrepresentations, or the override of internal 
control.

•  obtain an understanding of internal control 

relevant to the audit in order to design 
audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
circumstances, but not for the purpose of 
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of 
the Company’s and the Group’s internal control.

•  evaluate the appropriateness of accounting 
policies used and the reasonableness of 
accounting estimates and related disclosures 
made by management.

•  conclude on the appropriateness of 

management’s use of the going concern 
basis of accounting and, based on the audit 
evidence obtained, whether a material 
uncertainty exists related to events or 
conditions that may cast significant doubt 
on the Company’s and the Group’s ability to 
continue as a going concern. If we conclude 
that a material uncertainty exists, we are 
required to draw attention in our auditor’s 
report to the related disclosures in the 
financial statements or, if such disclosures 
are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our 
conclusions are based on the audit evidence 
obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. 
However, future events or conditions may 
cause the Company and the Group to cease 
to continue as a going concern.

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•  evaluate the overall presentation, structure 
and content of the financial statements, 
including the disclosures, and whether the 
financial statements represent the underlying 
transactions and events in a manner that 
achieves a true and fair view.

•  obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence 
regarding the financial information of the 
entities or business activities within the Group 
to express an opinion on the consolidated 
financial statements. We are responsible for 
the direction, supervision and performance of 
the group audit. We remain solely responsible 
for our audit opinion.

We communicate with the Board of Directors 
regarding, among other matters, the planned 
scope and timing of the audit and significant 
audit findings, including any significant 
deficiencies in internal control that we identify 
during our audit.

We also provide the Audit Committee with a 
statement that we have complied with relevant 
ethical requirements regarding independence, 
and to communicate with them all relationships 
and other matters that may reasonably be 
thought to bear on our independence, and where 
applicable, related safeguards.

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From the matters communicated with the Board 
of Directors, we determine those matters that 
were of most significance in the audit of the 
financial statements of the current period and 
are therefore the key audit matters. We describe 
these matters in our auditor’s report unless 
law or regulation precludes public disclosure 
about the matter or when, in extremely rare 
circumstances, we determine that a matter 
should not be communicated in our report 
because the adverse consequences of doing so 
would reasonably be expected to outweigh the 
public interest benefits of such communication.

Report on Other Legal and 
Regulatory Requirements
Report on Compliance with Requirement on 
European Single Electronic Format (ESEF)
Opinion
As part of the audit of the financial statements 
of Prosafe SE, we have performed an assurance 
engagement to obtain reasonable assurance 
about whether the financial statements 
included in the annual report, with the file 
name 2138001LK2Z2HSER4U15-2023-12-
31-en, have been prepared, in all material 
respects, in compliance with the requirements 
of the Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 
2019/815 on the European Single Electronic 
Format (ESEF Regulation) and regulation 

pursuant to Section 5-5 of the Norwegian 
Securities Trading Act, which includes 
requirements related to the preparation of 
the annual report in XHTML format, and iXBRL 
tagging of the consolidated financial statements.

In our opinion, the financial statements, included 
in the annual report, have been prepared, in all 
material respects, in compliance with the ESEF 
regulation.

Management’s Responsibilities
Management is responsible for the preparation 
of the annual report in compliance with the 
ESEF regulation. This responsibility comprises an 
adequate process and such internal control as 
management determines is necessary.

Auditor’s Responsibilities
Our responsibility, based on audit evidence 
obtained, is to express an opinion on whether, 
in all material respects, the financial statements 
included in the annual report have been 
prepared in compliance with ESEF. We conduct 
our work in compliance with the International 
Standard for Assurance Engagements (ISAE) 
3000 – “Assurance engagements other 
than audits or reviews of historical financial 
information”. The standard requires us to plan 
and perform procedures to obtain reasonable 

assurance about whether the financial 
statements included in the annual report have 
been prepared in compliance with the ESEF 
Regulation.

As part of our work, we have performed 
procedures to obtain an understanding of the 
Company’s processes for preparing the finan-
cial statements in compliance with the ESEF 
Regulation. We examine whether the financial 
statements are presented in XHTML-format. 
We evaluate the completeness and accuracy of 
the iXBRL tagging of the consolidated financial 
statements and assess management’s use of 
judgement. Our procedures include reconcilia-
tion of the iXBRL tagged data with the audited 
financial statements in human-readable format. 
We believe that the evidence we have obtained 
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis 
for our opinion.

Oslo, 19 March 2024
KPMG AS

Anfinn Fardal
State Authorised Public Accountant

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Abbreviations

Abbreviation

Definition

Abbreviation

Definition

Abbreviation

Definition

AGM

BPS

BRL

CCO

CEO

CFO

CGU

CIO

CTO

COO

Annual general meeting

Basis points

Brazilian reals

Chief commercial officer

Chief executive officer

Chief financial officer

Cash generating unit

Chief information officer

Chief technical officer

Chief operating officer

Contract backlog

The Company’s fair estimation of revenue in firm 
contracts and exercised optional periods for Own Fleet

Contractors

Third party vendors

CSR

CSRD

DP

EBIT

EBITDA

EGM

EUR

EPS

ESG

FPSO

GDPR

GHG

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive

Dynamic positioning

Earnings before interest and tax. Equal to Operating 
profit

Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and 
amortisation

Extraordinary general meeting

Euro

Earnings per share

Environment, Social and Governance

Floating production storage and offloading

General Data Protection Regulation

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

GHG emissions – scope 1

Direct GHG emissions from operations that are owned 
and/or controlled by the Company

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GHG emissions – scope 2

GHG emissions – scope 3

GBP

GRI

Hazardous waste

HSSE

HSSEQ

IAS

IFRS

IMO

ISO

KPI

LIBOR

LTI

LTI frequency (LTIF)

Marine crew

MARPOL

Indirect GHG emissions from energy purchased from 
third parties for e.g. heating or cooling and consumed 
within the Company

All other indirect GHG emissions from activities 
of the Company occurring from sources that the 
Company does not own or control, i.e. business travel, 
procurement, waste and water

British pound

Global Reporting Initiative

Waste is considered to be hazardous waste according 
to the regulations under which the activity operates 
or where the waste can pose a substantial hazard 
to human health and/or the environment when 
improperly managed

Health, safety, security and environment

Health, safety, security, environment and quality

International accounting standard

International financial reporting standards

International Maritime Organisation

International Standards Organisation

Key Performance Indicator

London interbank offered rate

Lost Time Injury, which means the employee was 
absent from the next work shift because of the injury

The Lost Time Injury (LTIF) frequency is calculated 
by multiplying the number of LTIs by 1 million and 
dividing this by the total number of man-hours worked

Includes employees and temporary agency personnel. 
Contractors (third party vendors) are not included

The International Convention for the Prevention of 
Pollution from Ships

NCS

NIBD

Norwegian Continental Shelf

Net interest-bearing debt

Net interest-bearing debt

NOK

NWC

Net working capital

OSEBX

SASB

SDG

SE

Sickness absence

SOFR

SPS

TCFD

TLP

Non-current interest-bearing borrowings plus current 
interest-bearing borrowings less cash and cash 
equivalents.

Norwegian krone

Net working capital

Net working capital is equal to (Total current assets 
excl. cash – Total current liabilities excl. Tax payable 
and current portion long-term debt)

Oslo Stock Exchange main index

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals

European company/ Societas Europaea

The total number of sickness absence hours as 
a percentage of planned working hours (Prosafe 
employees)

Secured overnight financing rate

Special periodic survey

Task Force for Climate-related Financial Disclosures

Tension Leg Platform

Total recordable injury 
frequency (TRIF)

Number of fatal accidents, lost-time injuries, injuries 
involving substitute work and medical treatment 
injuries per million hours worked

TSV

UMS

USD

VPS

Tender support vessel

Unit for maintenance and safety

United states dollar

Norwegian Central Securities Depository

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Prosafe discloses against the SASB Marine Transportation (2023) and Oil and Gas Services (2023) Standards, where those disclosures are applicable to the nature of Prosafe’s business activities.

Accounting metric 

GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

CO2 emissions

Unit of measure 

Data 2023

Data 2022 

Data 2021

SASB code 

Gross global Scope 1 emissions: Operational control approach

Gross global Scope 2 emissions location- based

Gross global Scope 2 emissions market- based

Gross global Scope 3 indirect emissions

Discussion of long-term and short-term strategy or plan to manage Scope 1 emissions, emissions 
reduction targets, and an analysis of performance against those targets

Discussion of strategy or plans to address air emissions-related risks, opportunities, and impacts

Percentage of engines in service that comply with the highest level of emissions standards for 
non-road diesel engine emissions  1

Metric tons CO2-e
Metric tons CO2-e
Metric tons CO2-e
Metric tons CO2-e

Qualitative description

Qualitative description

Percentage (%)

36,192

14

20

62,692

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N/A

24,368

20

42

95,652

25,828

TR-MT-110a.1

–*

–*

72,517

Additional

Additional

Additional

TR-MT-110a.2

EM-SV-110a.2

EM-SV-110a.3

Energy consumed

Total energy consumed  2

Average Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships

1  All engines comply with MARPOL requirements.

2  Includes Prosafe fuel consumed (Scope 1) and electricity purchased (scope 2). 2022 figures restated.

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Gigajoules (GJ)

Percentage of energy from 
heavy fuel (%)

Percentage of energy from 
renewable / low-carbon sources (%)
Grams of CO2 per ton-nautical mile

575,279

381,539

0

0

N/A**

0

0

N/A**

–*

–*

–*

TR-MT-110a.3

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Accounting metric 

AIR QUALITY

Other emissions to air

(1) NOX (excluding N2O)
(2) SOX
(3) Particulate matter

ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

Unit of measure 

Data 2023

Data 2022 

Data 2021

SASB code 

Metric tons

Metric tons

Metric tons

638

30

12

N/A**

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17

7

–*

–*

–*

TR-MT-120a.1

EM-SV-160a.1

EM-SV-160.a2

Average disturbed land area per (1) oil and (2) gas well site

Hectares (ha)

Discussion of strategy or plans to address risks and opportunities related to ecological impacts from core activities

Discussion & Analysis

Marine protected areas

Shipping duration in marine protected areas or areas of protected conservation status

Number of travel days

193

0

30 (at maintenance yard)

TR-MT-160a.1

Implemented ballast water

(1) Exchange

(2) Treatment

Spills and releases to the environment

(1) Number

(2) Aggregate volume

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Percentage (%)

Percentage (%)

Number

Cubic metres (m³)

N/A**

N/A**

1

2.7

TR-MT-160a.2

0

0

0

0

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Unit of measure 

Data 2023

Data 2022 

Data 2021

SASB code 

RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CONDUCT

Management of the Legal and Regulatory Environment

Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations and/or policy proposals that 
address environmental and social factors affecting the industry

Discussion & Analysis

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EM-SV-530a.1

ANTI-CORRUPTION & ANTI-BRIBERY

Corruption

Number of calls at ports in countries that have the 20 lowest rankings in Transparency International’s 
Corruption Perception Index

Number

Amount of net revenue in countries that have the 20 lowest rankings in Transparency International’s Corruption 
Perception Index

Reporting currency

Description of the management system for prevention of corruption and bribery throughout the value chain

Discussion & Analysis

Total amount of monetary losses as a result of legal proceedings associated with bribery or corruption

USD

0

0

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0

HEALTH & SAFETY

Description of management systems used to integrate a culture of safety throughout the value chain 
and project lifecycle

Discussion & Analysis

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Health & Safety Incidents

Lost time incident rate (LTIR)

Total recordable incident rate (TRIR)

Fatality rate

Near-miss frequency rate (NMFR) (pr. 1 million exposure hours)

Total vehicle incident rate (TVIR)

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Rate

Rate

Rate

Rate

Rate

1.23

3.68

0

28.2

N/A**

0

0

0

0

0

0

EM-SV-510a.2

EM-SV-320a.2

0

0

0

0

0

0

11.0

N/A**

2.38

N/A**

TR-MT-510a.1

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TR-MT-510a.2

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Unit of measure 

Data 2023

Data 2022 

Data 2021

SASB code 

Average hours of health, safety, and emergency response training

Full-time employees

Contract employees

Short-service employees

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

Critical Incident Risk Management

Rate

Rate

Rate

21.26

21.34

N/A

–*

–*

–*

Discussion of management systems used to identify and mitigate catastrophic and tail-end risks

Discussion & Analysis

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EM-SV-540a.1

–*

–*

–*

0

0

EM-SV-320a.1

TR-MT-540a.1

34

TR-MT-540a.2

0

0

19

0

0

28

N/A**

N/A**

N/A**

N/A**

N/A**

N/A**

TR-MT-540a.3

Marine casualties

Incidents

Very serious marine casualties

Conditions of class

Number of Conditions of Class or Recommendations

Port State Control

Deficiencies

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Percentage (%)

Number

Rate

Number

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Accounting metric 

Unit of measure 

Data 2023

Data 2022 

Data 2021

SASB code 

Number

Nautical miles (nm)

Days

Thousand deadweight tons

Number

Number

Number

363

N/A**

1,043

N/A**

6

N/A**

N/A**

259

N/A**

1,738

N/A**

6

N/A**

N/A**

TR-MT-000.A

N/A**

1,407

N/A**

6

N/A**

N/A**

TR-MT-000.B

TR-MT-000.C

TR-MT-000.D

TR-MT-000.E

TR-MT-000.F

TR-MT-000.G

OUR OPERATIONS IN NUMBERS

Number of shipboard personnel per 31.12.2023

Total distance travelled by vessels

Operating days

Deadweight tonnage

Number of vessels in fleet active per 31.12.2023

Number of vessel port calls

Twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) capacity

–* 

Data unavailable.

N/A**  Not applicable to Prosafe’s activities.

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TCFD disclosures

This summary statement of Prosafe’s climate-related risks has been prepared in alignment with the Taskforce for Climate-related Financial Disclosures’ (TCFD) recommendations.

Governance

1

Describe the Board of Directors’ oversight of 
climate-related risks and opportunities

In accordance with the principles supporting value-based management, the Board of Directors places significant importance on systematic risk management. This is done by 
identifying existing and potential risk exposures. This approach satisfies the requirements set out in law and ensures the Company’s governance remains fit for purpose in a highly 
dynamic market environment.

Prosafe undertakes regular Climate Risk Reviews with support from an independent expert. The review is presented to the Board of Directors and covers risk categories described in the 
TCFD framework – namely, physical, regulatory, market, technology and reputation risks (and opportunities).

Climate-related risks and opportunities are regularly reviewed as part of its overall responsibility for risk governance by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors receives regular 
updates on climate risk, including emerging regulations, developments in the Company’s performance on the decarbonisation strategy – emissions reduction trajectories and 
technological developments.

2

Describe management’s role in assessing and 
managing climate-related risks and opportunities

The management team regularly reviews climate related risk and opportunity, as part of its daily operations. The management team’s responsibility for ongoing climate risk and 
opportunity review contributes to our strategy and enterprise risk management approach. Prosafe has conducted an assessment of all relevant risk and opportunity areas, including 
operations; contracts; charter parties and so forth. Where risks have been identified, they are defined, and specific countermeasures are being developed.

The management team completed the following projects, where climate-related risks and opportunities were assessed, or that contributed to the assessment of or deployment of 
countermeasures for climate-related risks and opportunities:

•  Sustainability Strategy review
•  TCFD-aligned climate risk review (i.e. this process)
•  Collection and reporting of climate-related data including GHG emissions
•  Setting a decarbonization goal/pathway
•  Establishing a decarbonisation plan
•  Updating the corporate risk register with climate risks.

Management reports material climate related risks and opportunities to the Board of Directors.

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Describe the climate-related risks and 
opportunities the organisation has identified over 
the short, medium and long term

Describe the impact of climate-related risks and 
opportunities on the organisation’s business, 
strategy and financial planning

See separate risks and opportunities table following.

See separate risks and opportunities table following.

Prosafe has undertaken a climate risk review and analysis to understand how climate risks and opportunities are likely to impact the business, its strategy and financial planning. Using 
information from these sources and its ongoing monitoring of GHG emission performance across the fleet, Prosafe believes it is well positioned to absorb, mitigate or adapt to climate-
related risks; and, in some cases may exploit available opportunities. This position is supported by the following assertions:

•  An understanding of the long-term asset/fleet/technology upgrade and renewal requirements.
•  Ongoing investment in and updating of the knowledge and capability of human capital within the business to respond to climate-related risks and opportunities.
•  The review and establishment of available climate related data and information on which to make business, strategic and financial decisions on.
•  The Company’s strategic approach to respond to a wide range of forecast climate scenarios.
•  Current and forecast demand for low carbon providers in the markets that the Company services.

Describe the resilience of the organisation’s 
strategy, taking into consideration different 
climate-related scenarios, including a 2 degree C or 
lower scenario

Prosafe is scoping and assessing what future climate scenarios will look like – ranging from business-as-usual to 2 degrees C or lower, and how these will affect the business. The work 
in this area is designed to ensure that the business strategy can be refined to better meet future scenarios. For Prosafe, the approach to emissions reductions will be mainly through 
more energy efficient ways of operating and, in time, investments in new assets and technology.

Reduction pathways required to achieve various climate goals have been analysed, including the IMO’s and the Paris Agreement’s current 2030 and 2050 climate targets. Prosafe’s 
strategy is evolving in response to these and various future climate scenarios, aiming to adapt as required and ensure resilience is built in, as described in point 4.

Describe the organisation’s processes for 
identifying and assessing climate-related risks

Prosafe has undertaken a climate risk review to understand its climate risks and opportunities.

Risk management is an integrated part of our daily operations and management processes. Every year enterprise risks, including climate risk, are formally presented by management to 
the Board of Directors, based on input from technical managers. The Board of Directors and management also have an ongoing dialogue during committee meetings regarding climate 
related risk, such as fleet performance, and investment decisions.

Describe the organisation's processes for 
managing climate-related risks

Climate-risk management is integrated in our overall risk management processes, as it is part of assessing the effect of regulatory and propulsion technology developments.

The CEO is the overall risk management responsible. Through yearly reviews of the Company’s most prominent areas of risk exposure and its internal control arrangements and 
management guidelines, the Board of Directors aims to ensure that the Company has sound internal control and systems for risk management that are appropriate in relation to the 
extent and nature of the Company’s activities.

Describe how processes for identifying, assessing, 
and managing climate-related risks are integrated 
into the organisation’s overall risk management

The risk management approach to climate-related risks has been updated and incorporated into Board and management processes. It is based on assessing the likelihood and impact 
of developments and performance of the risks our Company face or may face. When the combination of likelihood and impact for a certain factor constitutes a sufficiently high level of 
risk, that risk is then included in our overall risk management processes.

Strategy

Risk 
management

3

4

5

6

7

8

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Metrics and 
targets

9

10

11

Disclose the metrics used by the organisation to 
assess climate-related risks and opportunities in 
line with its strategy and risk process

Disclose Scope 1, Scope 2, and, if appropriate, 
Scope 3, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and 
the related risks

Describe the targets used by the organisation to 
manage climate-related risks and opportunities 
and performance against targets

GHG emissions are measured in carbon dioxide equivalents. Intensity metrics per unit of operating days are being investigated. Other metrics are being developed for risk 
measurement.

See climate and emission reporting in the Environmental section of the Sustainability report for 2023.

In line with the IMO’s emission reduction trajectories we are currently following the IMO initial GHG reduction pathway:

•  50 per cent reduction in emission intensity by 2030
•  50 per cent reduction in total emissions by 2050
•  70 per cent in emission intensity by 2050
•  Zero emissions as soon as possible within this century.

More specific GHG emission reduction targets are currently being considered and will be reported in 2024.

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Physical risks

•  Physical risks may have financial implications for the Company, such as direct damage to assets and 
indirect impacts from disrupted operations e.g. disconnection of gangway and ceasing of day rate.
•  Extreme weather / increased frequency of extreme weather and related knock-on effects that causes 

disruption in operations, e.g. increased time where the gangway is disconnected.

•  Extreme weather / increased frequency of extreme weather and related knock-on effects that causes 
disruption and impacts on customers’ activities, operations and markets. Including similar indirect 
affects further down the value chain.

Regulatory risks

•  The Company is exposed to changes in legal, tax and regulatory regimes within relevant jurisdictions 

as well as potential private litigation and public prosecution.

•  In the current geopolitical context there are newly introduced and further strengthened sanction 

regimes, and legal risk exposure is elevated.

•  Future carbon costs and marine transportation may becoming part of the EU ETS may impact cost 

structures if and when operating in EU waters.

•  Impacts of speed of regulatory shift on business planning, strategy and cost structures to comply with 

new and additional regulation.

•  Potential for regulatory non-licensing of oil and gas exploration and production activities.

Technology risks

•  IT and cyber risks make up an increasing share of a company’s risk profile.
•  Tested and fit-for-purpose low carbon technologies are becoming available. The speed and 

effectiveness of their implementation is affected by multiple factors, including the reliability of the 
technology itself, validation of its operational efficiency improvements and willingness or ability of 
the Company and its customers to adopt.

Reputation risks

•  Reputational risks broadly associated with the role of the oil and gas industry in the energy transition, 

including the management of those risks by clients.

•  Reputational effects related to spills, routes affecting ecosystems and biodiversity.
•  Ability to meet the fuel efficiency or GHG emission reduction performance of industry peers, with 

potential positive or negative reputational risks, depending on performance in any given time period.
•  Decreased public support for oil and gas. (Increased polarisation in public debate. Political parties with 
climate focus gain increased public support. Could result in Prosafe losing employees, fail to attract 
talents due to the industry in general being viewed as unattractive and unsustainable)

Opportunities

•  Becoming the recognised low carbon operator of choice and preferred chartering partner.
•  Access to new funding through green finance or debt or government support offerings to implement 

emission reduction initiatives.

Market risks

•  Changing customer requirements and contract risks – meeting market expectations for lower GHG 

•  Adoption of new technologies to reduce GHG emissions, to stay ahead of competition, ahead of 

emissions.

regulations, enhancing reputation and competitiveness.

•  The volatility of the fuel market poses a potential risk. Any sort of regulation can increase product 

•  Expansion of asset portfolio and tilt towards green energy markets and activities e.g. wind 

prices; however fuel prices can be particularly volatile in this regard.

•  Impacts on business planning, strategy and cost structures to meet new and evolving market 

requirements.

•  Increasing scrutiny from the providers of capital in relation to carbon intensive business activities, 

affecting both the access to, and cost of, capital.

•  Shift from passive disclosure requirements to demonstration of an action-oriented approach.
•  Increased cost in the supply chain (due to increased competition, new regulations, increased energy 

prices and increased costs related to raw materials, e.g. steel)

•  Increased scrutiny from financial sector on oil and gas industry globally. (Investors exclude oil and gas 
from investment portfolio; banks increase price of credit for companies in the oil and gas industry)

•  Change in the oil price (a lower oil price will result in fewer development projects being viable)

installations.

•  High sustainability performance driving an enhanced reputation.
•  Adaptation leading to improved operational performance.
•  Technology opportunities for improving (increasing efficiency) onboard systems, including alternative 

fuels and hybrid power plants.

•  Opportunities in developing partnerships with leading industry actors to accelerate decarbonisation.

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