Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Ship Finance International Limited (SFL) covers the month of September 2008. The registrant is a major ship owning company listed on the NYSE, operating a fleet of 71 vessels including crude oil tankers, container vessels, and offshore drilling rigs. The primary purpose of this filing is to announce a presentation by CFO Ole B. Hjertaker at the Jefferies 5th Annual Shipping, Logistics & Offshore Services Conference on September 17, 2008.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This document serves as a notice of an upcoming investor presentation rather than a financial results report.
Material Changes
No material financial changes versus the prior comparable period are disclosed in this filing. The document focuses on corporate communications and fleet composition rather than financial performance trends.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing includes a cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements, noting that actual results may differ due to various uncertainties. Key risks and contingencies identified include:
- Strength of world economies and currencies.
- Fluctuations in charter hire rates and vessel values.
- Changes in demand in the tanker market driven by OPEC production levels and global oil consumption.
- Operating expense volatility, specifically bunker prices, dry-docking, and insurance costs.
- Governmental regulations and potential liability from litigation.
- Political conditions and potential disruption of shipping routes.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the fleet composition of 71 vessels, including the specific breakdown of crude oil tankers, container vessels, and offshore assets.
- Confirm the date and availability of the audio webcast replay for the September 17, 2008 conference presentation.
- Review the Company's website for the Notice of the Annual General Meeting.
- Monitor subsequent filings for actual financial results, as this 6-K contains no quantitative performance data.