Offshore operators feel the effects from the coronavirus

Jackson Offshore's 4,357-dwt OSV Breeze. Photo courtesy of Jackson Offshore

Like other workboat sectors, the offshore service vessel industry is being affected by the coronavirus pandemic. At the same time, the offshore industry is getting hit with a double whammy — plunging oil prices. The price of West Texas Intermediate, the U.S. benchmark crude oil, hit its lowest level since 2004 on Wednesday.

WTI crude closed at $22.59 on Friday.

Matthew Rigdon of Jackson Offshore Operators, said the limited supply of coronavirus testing apparatus is creating an especially...

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