Vessels and subsidiaries | Note 6 – Vessels and subsidiaries The vessels are owned by companies incorporated in the Marshall Islands or the Cayman Islands. The Company directly owns 100% of the vessel subsidiaries. The primary activity of each of the vessel subsidiaries is the ownership and operation of a vessel. In addition, the Company has a vessel-chartering subsidiary and DHT Management S.A.M. (Monaco), DHT Management AS (Norway) and DHT Ship Management (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., that perform management services for DHT and its subsidiaries. In addition, the Company directly owns 53% of Goodwood Ship Management Pte. Ltd. providing technical management services. The following table sets out the details of the vessel subsidiaries included in these consolidated financial Company Vessel name Dwt Flag State Year Built DHT Mustang Inc DHT Mustang 317,975 Hong Kong 2018 DHT Bronco Inc DHT Bronco 317,975 Hong Kong 2018 DHT Colt Inc DHT Colt 319,713 Hong Kong 2018 DHT Stallion Inc DHT Stallion 319,713 Hong Kong 2018 DHT Tiger Limited DHT Tiger 299,629 Hong Kong 2017 DHT Harrier Inc DHT Harrier 299,985 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Puma Limited DHT Puma 299,629 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Panther Limited DHT Panther 299,629 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Osprey Inc DHT Osprey 299,999 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Lion Limited DHT Lion 299,629 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Leopard Limited DHT Leopard 299,629 Hong Kong 2016 DHT Jaguar Limited DHT Jaguar 299,629 Hong Kong 2015 Samco Iota Ltd DHT Taiga 314,249 Hong Kong 2012 DHT Opal Inc DHT Opal 320,105 Hong Kong 2012 Samco Theta Ltd DHT Sundarbans 318,123 Hong Kong 2012 Samco Kappa Ltd DHT Redwood 314,249 Hong Kong 2011 Samco Eta Ltd DHT Amazon 318,130 RIF 2011 DHT Peony Inc DHT Peony 320,013 Hong Kong 2011 DHT Lotus Inc DHT Lotus 320,142 Hong Kong 2011 Company Vessel name Dwt Flag State Year Built DHT Edelweiss Inc 1 DHT Edelweiss 301,021 Hong Kong 2008 Samco Epsilon Ltd DHT China 317,794 Hong Kong 2007 Samco Delta Ltd DHT Europe 317,713 Hong Kong 2007 DHT Bauhinia Inc DHT Bauhinia 301,019 Hong Kong 2007 DHT Hawk Inc 1 DHT Hawk 298,923 Hong Kong 2007 Samco Gamma Ltd DHT Scandinavia 317,826 Hong Kong 2006 DHT Falcon Inc 1 DHT Falcon 298,971 Hong Kong 2006 1 In 2022, the Company entered into three separate agreements to sell its three 115 19.5 Vessels (Dollars in thousands) Vessels Drydock EGCS Time charter contracts Total Cost As of January 1, 2022 2,051,924 54,368 59,311 - 2,165,604 Additions 96 (12 ) 3 - 86 Transferred from vessels upgrades 1,467 7,223 - - 8,690 Disposals (146,031 ) (14,961 ) (7,443 ) - (168,435 ) As of December 31, 2022 1,907,456 46,617 51,871 - 2,005,945 Accumulated depreciation and impairment As of January 1, 2022 (646,504 ) (17,766 ) (33,488 ) - (697,758 ) Charge for the period (89,615 ) (11,412 ) (20,710 ) - (121,738 ) Disposals 61,042 8,387 6,119 - 75,549 As of December 31, 2022 (675,077 ) (20,792 ) (48,079 ) - (743,947 ) Net book value As of December 31, 2022 1,232,380 25,826 3,793 - 1,261,998 Cost As of January 1, 2021 2,020,690 51,843 51,071 6,600 2,130,204 Additions 66,531 139 1,486 - 68,156 Transferred from vessels upgrades 75,417 30,158 17,333 - 122,907 Disposals (110,713 ) (27,772 ) (10,579 ) (6,600 ) (155,664 ) As of December 31, 2021 2,051,924 54,368 59,311 - 2,165,604 Accumulated depreciation and impairment As of January 1, 2021 (596,709 ) (30,880 ) (20,032 ) (6,148 ) (653,769 ) Charge for the period (94,700 ) (13,270 ) (19,322 ) (452 ) (127,743 ) Disposals 44,905 26,383 5,866 6,600 83,754 As of December 31, 2021 (646,504 ) (17,766 ) (33,488 ) - (697,758 ) Net book value As of December 31, 2021 1,405,420 36,602 25,824 - 1,467,846 Vessel upgrades As of January 1, 2022 232 140 - - 372 Additions 1,235 9,890 1,776 - 12,900 Transferred to vessels (1,467 ) (7,223 ) - - (8,690 ) As of December 31, 2022 - 2,807 1,776 - 4,583 As of January 1, 2021 2,788 3,265 11,216 - 17,269 Additions 72,861 27,033 6,117 - 106,010 Transferred to vessels (75,417 ) (30,158 ) (17,333 ) - (122,907 ) As of December 31, 2021 232 140 - - 372 Depreciation We have assumed an estimated useful life of 20 years for our vessels. Depreciation is calculated taking residual value into consideration. Each vessel’s residual value is equal to the product of its lightweight tonnage and an estimated scrap rate per ton. Estimated scrap rate used as a basis for depreciation is based on estimated scrap value in accordance with our recycling policy. Capitalized drydocking costs are depreciated on a straight-line basis from the completion of a drydocking to the estimated completion of the next drydocking. Capitalized exhaust gas cleaning system costs are depreciated on a straight-line basis from the time of installation of the equipment to the end of the estimated useful life. The Company revised the useful life estimate of exhaust gas cleaning systems from a previously assessed useful life from the time of installation through the accounting year 2022 to an estimated useful life of three years. The change in estimated useful life was accounted for prospectively and consequently depreciation expense of $2,649 thousand and $1,144 thousand will be recognized in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Recycling policy The Company upholds the following policy with respect to retiring a ship from its trading life: If the Company were to sell a ship for demolition, the Company shall prepare the ship to facilitate safe and environmentally sound recycling in accordance with the Hong Kong Convention. It should be sold in accordance with the “BIMCO Recyclecon” terms, “Standard Contract for the Sale of Vessels for Green Recycling” and with the commitment from the Buyer to provide the Company with certification from the Ship Recycling Facility that its Ship Recycling Facility Plan is in compliance with and will be executed in accordance with the Hong Kong Convention. Carrying value and impairment A vessel’s recoverable amount is the higher of the vessel’s fair value less cost of disposal and its value in use. The carrying values of our vessels may not represent their fair market value at any point in time since the market prices of second-hand vessels tend to fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of constructing new vessels. Historically, both charter rates and vessel values have been cyclical. The carrying amounts of vessels held and used by us are reviewed for potential impairment or reversal of prior impairment charges whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a particular vessel may not accurately reflect the recoverable amount of a particular vessel. Each of the Company’s vessels have been viewed as a separate CGU as the vessels have cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows from other assets and therefore can be subject to a value in use analysis. In instances where a vessel is considered impaired, it is written down to its recoverable amount. Given the significance of these assets to our financial reporting, an impairment charge and/or reversal of previously recognized impairments could have a material impact on the Company’s financial reporting. Management continuously monitors both external and internal factors to determine if there are indicators that the vessels may be impaired or, in case of previously recognized impairment, that there are indicators that this may be reversed. The factors evaluated in the assessment include the carrying amount of net assets compared to market capitalization, the changes in market rates affecting the Company’s weighted average cost of capital, the effect of any changes in the technological, market, economic, or legal environment in which the Company operates, changes in forecasted charter rates, and movements in external broker valuations. The Company also assesses whether any evidence suggests the obsolescence or physical damage of an asset, whether the Company had any plans to dispose of an asset before the previously expected date of disposal, and whether any evidence suggests that the economic performance of an asset was, or would be, worse than expected. To the extent it is determined that indicators of impairment and/or reversal of previously recognized impairment exist, the value in use is estimated for the respective vessels. A reversal of a previously recognized impairment loss is recorded only to the extent there has been an increase in the estimated service potential of an asset, either from use or sale. Although management believes that the assumptions used to evaluate potential indicators of impairment or reversal of prior impairment are reasonable and appropriate at the time they were made, such assumptions are highly subjective and could change, possibly materially, in the future. This also applies to assumptions used to evaluate impairment charges or reversal or prior year impairment charges. Reasonable changes in the assumptions for the discount rate or future charter rates could lead to a value in use for some of our vessels that is higher than, equal to or less than the carrying amount for such vessels. There can be no assurance as to how long charter rates and vessel values will remain at their current levels or whether or when they will change by any significant degree. Charter rates may decline significantly from current levels, which could adversely affect our revenue and profitability and future assessments of vessel impairment. For the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company performed an assessment using both internal and external sources of information and concluded there were no indicators of impairment or reversal of prior impairment. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company performed an assessment using both internal and external sources of information and concluded there were no indicators of impairment or reversal of prior impairment. For the year ended December 31, 2020, impairment indicators were identified for some of our vessels due to an overall assessment of external and internal factors, and thus the Company performed further testing to determine the recoverable amount of the cash generating units. When determining the recoverable amount of the cash generating units, management applies a significant level of judgment when determining the assumptions used to calculate the value in use for each cash generating unit, especially regarding the expected future charter rates and the weighted average cost of capital. Although current charter rates are observable and there is some available information about expected future charter rates, history has proven that the charter rates are seasonal in nature and volatile. In developing estimates of future cash flows, we must make significant assumptions about future use of vessels, ship operating expenses, drydocking expenditures, utilization rate, fixed commercial and technical management fees, residual value of vessels and the estimated remaining useful lives of the vessels in addition to the future charter rates and weighted average cost of capital as described above. These assumptions are based on historical trends and current market conditions as well as future expectations. Estimated outflows for ship operating expenses and drydocking expenditures are based on a combination of historical and budgeted costs and are adjusted for assumed inflation. Utilization, including estimated off-hire time, is based on historical experience. The more significant factors that could impact management’s assumptions regarding time charter equivalent rates include (i) unanticipated changes in demand for transportation of crude oil cargoes, (ii) changes in production or supply of or demand for oil, generally or in specific geographical regions, (iii) the levels of tanker newbuilding orders or the levels of tanker scrappings, (iv) changes in rules and regulations applicable to the tanker industry, including legislation adopted by international organizations such as the IMO or by individual countries and vessels’ flag states, (v) changes in our vessels’ relative exposure to the spot and time charter markets and (vi) the prevalence of profit sharing arrangements in our time charter contracts. When calculating the charter rate to use for a particular vessel class in its impairment testing, we rely on the contractual rates currently in effect for the remaining term of existing charters and estimated daily time charter equivalent rates for each vessel class for the unfixed days over the estimated remaining useful lives of each of the vessels as described below. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $12.6 million related to three vessels, DHT China with $2.8 million, DHT Europe with $6.3 million and DHT Scandinavia with $3.5 million, respectively. The recoverable amount as of December 31, 2020 was $38.4 million for DHT China, $38.0 million for DHT Europe and $40.4 million for DHT Scandinavia, respectively. In the fourth quarter of 2020, we adjusted the carrying value of DHT China, DHT Europe and DHT Scandinavia through a non-cash impairment charge of $7.6 million. The impairment test was performed using an estimated WACC of 8.59%. As DHT operates in a non-taxable environment specific to shipping revenues, the WACC is the same on a before- and after-tax basis. The rates used for the impairment testing were as follows: (a) the current Forward Freight Agreements (“FFA”) for the first two years, estimated by Braemar ACM Shipbroking, and (b) the 25-year historical average spot rates as reported by Clarksons Shipping Intelligence thereafter. The Company’s decision to use FFA rates for the first two years was based on the Company’s exposure to the spot market and the limited market availability of FFA rates beyond the first two years. The Company’s determination to use historical average spot rates rather than time charter rates was based on the Company’s exposure to the spot market, including the prevalence of profit sharing arrangements in time charter contracts. The Company’s determination to use the 25-year historical average for spot rates was based on the Company’s belief that such time period provides a rate that is most representative of longer-term performance as it mitigates the impact of the highly cyclical nature of the tanker industry. The time charter equivalent FFA rates used for the impairment test as of December 31, 2020 for the VLCCs was $19,610 per day for 2021 and $25,279 per day for 2022. Thereafter, the time charter equivalent rate used for the VLCCs was $42,466. The above rates were reduced by 20% for vessels above the age of 15 years based on lower earnings for the Company’s older vessels due to (a) charterers demanding lower rates for older vessels, (b) longer waiting time for cargo for older vessels as charterers prefer the younger vessels and (c) older vessels being less fuel-efficient. Also, reflecting the lower fuel consumption for modern vessels, $4,000 per day was added through 2022 for VLCCs built in 2015 and later, and $4,000 per day was added through 2022 for VLCCs with exhaust gas cleaning systems. For vessels on time charter we assumed the contractual rate for the remaining term of the time charter. The most sensitive and/or subjective assumptions that had the potential to affect the outcome of the impairment assessment for the vessels were the WACC and the future rates. Decreasing the WACC by 0.5% would decrease the impairment charge by $1.5 million. Increasing/decreasing the future rates by $500 per day would decrease/increase the impairment charge by $1.4 million. In the third quarter of 2020, we adjusted the carrying value of DHT China, DHT Europe and DHT Scandinavia through a non-cash impairment charge of $4.9 million. The impairment test was performed using an estimated WACC of 8.12%. The time charter equivalent FFA rates used for the impairment test as of September 30, 2020 for the VLCCs was $20,107 per day for the fourth quarter of 2020, $21,550 per day for 2021 and $21,194 per day for the first three quarters of 2022. Thereafter, the time charter equivalent rate used for the VLCCs was $42,557. The above rates were reduced by 20% for vessels above the age of 15 years based on lower earnings for the Company’s older vessels due to (a) charterers demanding lower rates for older vessels, (b) longer waiting time for cargo for older vessels as charterers prefer the younger vessels and (c) older vessels being less fuel-efficient. Also, reflecting the lower fuel consumption for modern vessels, $4,000 per day was added through 2022 for VLCCs built in 2015 and later, and $3,000 per day was added through 2022 for VLCCs with exhaust gas cleaning systems. For vessels on time charter we assumed the contractual rate for the remaining term of the time charter. Pledged assets As of December 31, 2022, all of the Company’s 23 vessels were pledged as collateral under the Company’s secured credit facilities. |