SEACOR Marine(SMHI) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Results

Financial Performance - SEACOR Marine's consolidated operating revenues for Q3 2024 were $68.9 million, a 10.4% decrease from $76.9 million in Q3 2023 and a 1.4% decrease from $69.9 million in Q2 2024[2][3] - The company reported a net loss of $16.3 million in Q3 2024, compared to a net loss of $0.9 million in Q3 2023 and a net loss of $12.5 million in Q2 2024[4] - Direct vessel profit (DVP) was $16.0 million in Q3 2024, a significant decrease from $36.8 million in Q3 2023 and $20.3 million in Q2 2024[2] - DVP margin fell to 23.2% in Q3 2024, down from 47.8% in Q3 2023 and 29.1% in Q2 2024, impacted by $8.3 million in drydocking and major repairs[3] - The company reported a loss before income tax of $(17,871), compared to a loss of $(14,131) in the previous quarter[13] - SEACOR Marine reported a net loss of $16,346 thousand for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of $12,483 thousand in the previous quarter[25] Revenue and Costs - Average day rates increased by 4.6% to $18,879 compared to Q3 2023, but decreased by 1.4% from Q2 2024[3] - The company experienced a 9.9% increase in crewing costs and a 30.0% increase in maintenance costs compared to the year-to-date third quarter of 2023[5] - Average rates per day decreased to $18,879 from $19,141 in the previous quarter, representing a decline of 1.36%[13] - Operating revenues from time charter were $63,313, a decrease of 3.6% compared to $65,649 in the previous quarter[13] - Fuel, lubes, and supplies costs rose significantly to $6,574, compared to $3,966 in the previous quarter, marking a 65.8% increase[13] - Other marine services revenue increased to $5,231, up from $3,854 in the previous quarter, a growth of 35.6%[13] Utilization and Fleet Performance - Utilization rate dropped to 67% in Q3 2024, down from 73% in Q3 2023 and 69% in Q2 2024[3] - Fleet utilization was reported at 67%, down from 69% in the prior quarter[13] - Fleet utilization in the United States improved to 42% from 37% in the previous quarter, indicating a positive trend[15] - Fleet utilization in Africa and Europe improved to 77% from 74% in the previous quarter, indicating stronger performance[15] - Fleet utilization in the Middle East and Asia decreased to 71% from 82% in the previous quarter[17] - Fleet utilization in Latin America decreased to 63% from 71% in the previous quarter[17] Assets and Liabilities - Total current assets decreased to $131,164,000 from $164,686,000 year-over-year, a decline of 20.3%[23] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $35,601,000 from $67,455,000 year-over-year, a decline of 47.3%[23] - Total liabilities decreased to $384,436,000 from $414,428,000 year-over-year, a decline of 7.2%[23] - Long-term debt decreased to $272,325,000 from $291,843,000 year-over-year, a decline of 6.7%[23] - Total assets decreased to $709,444,000 from $780,065,000 year-over-year, a decline of 9.1%[23] Operational Efficiency - The company continues to face challenges related to shipyard and vendor capacity issues, affecting overall utilization and operating expenses[5] - Average rates per day worked in the United States decreased to $17,188 from $22,356 in the previous quarter, a decline of 23.5%[15] - Direct vessel profit in the United States showed a loss of $4,774, worsening from a loss of $4,591 in the previous quarter[15] - Average rates per day worked in Africa and Europe increased to $18,875 from $18,580, reflecting a growth of 1.6%[15] - Average rates per day worked in the Middle East and Asia increased to $17,825 from $17,083 in the previous quarter, representing a 4.3% increase[17] Cash Flow and Financing - The company generated net cash provided by operating activities of $626 thousand, a significant improvement from a cash used of $12,247 thousand in the prior quarter[25] - Payments on long-term debt amounted to $7,770 thousand, an increase from $6,533 thousand in the previous quarter[25] - SEACOR Marine's accounts receivable increased by $7,411 thousand during the quarter, indicating potential cash flow challenges[25] Miscellaneous - SEACOR Marine has a contracted revenue backlog, including options, exceeding $360.0 million[5] - A premium liftboat in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico is set to return to work in early November after maintenance, with increased inquiries for decommissioning work expected in 2025-2026[6] - The fleet count as of September 30, 2024, included 53 owned vessels, 1 leased-in vessel, and 1 managed vessel, totaling 55 vessels[27] - The company recorded a gain from equipment sales of $1,821 thousand, compared to a loss of $18,057 thousand in the same quarter last year[25]