STX Europe posts loss of NOK 561 million for 2008

STX Europe reports an operating loss of NOK 561 million for 2008, compared to a NOK 177 operating loss in 2007. Turnover was up by NOK 4.5 billion compared to 2007, to NOK 31.5 billion. The result after tax was positive and ended at a NOK 40 million profit. 37 vessels were delivered during the year. The orderbook is worth NOK 47.8 billion and consists of 77 vessels for deliveries during the coming three years.