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The highly cyclical nature of the industry may lead to volatile changes in charter rates and vessel values, which may adversely affect the Company's earnings
An increase in the supply of vessels without an increase in demand for such vessels could cause charter rates to decline, which could have a material adverse effect on OSG's revenues and profitability
Charter rates may decline from their current level, which could have a material adverse effect on OSG's revenues and profitability
OSG's revenues are subject to seasonal variations
Terrorist attacks and international hostilities can affect the tanker industry, which could adversely affect OSG's business
The market value of vessels fluctuates significantly, which could adversely affect OSG's liquidity, result in breaches of its financing agreements or otherwise adversely affect its financial condition
Shipping is a business with inherent risks, and OSG's insurance may not be adequate to cover its losses
Because OSG conducts its business on a worldwide basis, OSG faces a number of significant risks that could result in losses or higher costs
Compliance with environmental laws or regulations may adversely affect OSG's business
The market value of OSG's vessels, which have recently been at or near historically high levels, may be depressed at a time and in the event that it sells a vessel
OSG's financial condition would be materially adversely affected if the shipping income of OSG's foreign subsidiaries becomes subject to current taxation in the U.S.
The Company's substantial debt could adversely affect its financial condition
When OSG's credit facilities mature, it may not be able to refinance or replace them
The Company is highly dependent upon volatile spot market charter rates
OSG may not be able to renew time charters when they expire or enter into new time charters for newbuilds
Termination or change in the nature of OSG's relationship with any of the pools in which it participates could adversely affect its business
OSG may not be able to grow its fleet
OSG's strategy of growing its business in part through acquisitions is capital intensive, time consuming and subject to a number of inherent risks
Operating costs and capital expenses will increase as the Company's vessels age
OSG's purchase of second hand vessels carries risks associated with the quality of those vessels
Delays or cost overruns in building new vessels, the double-hulling of certain vessels or in the scheduled shipyard maintenance of the Company's vessels could adversely affect OSG's results of operations
The Company's business would be adversely affected if it failed to comply with the Jones Act provisions on coastwise trade, or if these provisions were repealed and if changes in international trade agreements were to occur
In the highly competitive international market, OSG may not be able to effectively compete for charters with companies with greater resources
Trading and complementary hedging activities in Forward Freight Agreements ("FFAs") and related FFA options subject the Company to trading risks and the Company may suffer trading losses that reduce earnings
The Company is subject to certain credit risks with respect to its counterparties on contracts and failure of such counterparties to meet their obligations could cause the Company to suffer losses on such contracts, decreasing revenues and earnings
As the Company expands its business, it will need to improve its operations and financial systems, and recruit additional staff and crew; if it cannot improve these systems or recruit suitable employees, it may not effectively control its operations
Compliance with the environmental compliance plan agreed to with the U.S. Department of Justice imposes a more rigorous standard on OSG's technical management of its vessels, which may adversely affect its business
OSG's vessels call on ports located in countries that are subject to restrictions imposed by the U.S. government, which could negatively affect the trading price of the Company's common stock
OSG depends on its key personnel and may have difficulty attracting and retaining skilled employees
The Company may face unexpected drydock costs for its vessels
Maritime claimants could arrest OSG's vessels, which could interrupt its cash flow
Governments could requisition OSG's vessels during a period of war or emergency without adequate compensation
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