Principles of Operation and Responsibility

One Energy News

Journalism company

One Energy News is a journalism company specialising in the energy, offshore, maritime, oil and gas, subsea, industrial and shipping sectors.

Its activities include the production and publication of:

• news and market updates;
• reports and feature stories;
• market analysis;
• interviews;
• investigative journalism;
• technical content;
• historical features;
• coverage of contracts, tenders and fleet movements;
• reporting on operational, regulatory and corporate developments;
• clearly identified opinion articles.

Editorial freedom and independence

One Energy News conducts its journalistic activities with freedom, autonomy and editorial independence.

Decisions regarding subjects, sources, reporting, editorial framing, headlines, images, analysis and conclusions are made exclusively by its editorial structure.

Journalistic content is produced independently from commercial interests, contracts, advertising, sponsorships, partnerships or professional relationships.

Companies, clients, advertisers, partners, suppliers, authorities and other market participants are assessed according to the same editorial standards.

Editorial freedom provides the necessary autonomy to:

• select matters of public or industry interest;
• publish relevant information;
• investigate events and developments;
• present different perspectives;
• produce evidence-based analysis;
• follow matters of relevance to the market;
• correct, update or clarify published content.

Impartiality and neutrality

One Energy News maintains independence from commercial, institutional, political or private interests.

Its journalistic activities are guided by the principles of:

• editorial independence;
• impartiality;
• accuracy;
• verification of information;
• proportionality;
• context;
• balance;
• clarity;
• clear distinction between facts, analysis, inference and opinion;
• reasonable opportunity for the parties involved to provide information or context;
• transparent correction of errors.

Editorial neutrality means assessing facts and parties fairly, without prior commitments to commercial, institutional or private interests.

Presenting different positions does not imply that all statements, documents or evidence carry equal weight. Editorial conclusions are based on verified facts and on the reliability of the information available.

Editorial responsibility

The editorial structure of One Energy News is fully responsible for:

• selecting subjects and stories;
• gathering and verifying information;
• selecting and assessing sources;
• writing and editing;
• defining the editorial framing;
• preparing headlines;
• selecting and using images;
• producing analysis and opinion;
• determining the conclusions presented;
• publishing content;
• evaluating requests for comment;
• updating, clarifying and correcting publications.

Each publication results from an independent editorial decision and is produced in accordance with the journalistic standards adopted by the company.

Sources and reporting

Editorial content may be based on:

• official documents;
• public records;
• corporate announcements;
• statements from the parties involved;
• databases;
• maritime records;
• AIS information;
• technical sources;
• journalistic sources considered reliable.

The level of confirmation available is considered throughout the reporting, writing and publication process.

Preliminary information, confirmed facts, analysis, inference and opinion are presented according to their nature and the evidence available.

Corrections and updates

Requests for correction, comment, update or clarification are assessed by the responsible editorial structure.

Content may be:

• corrected when errors are identified;
• updated when new information becomes available;
• clarified when additional context is required;
• supplemented when new documents or statements are received.

Advertising and sponsored content

Advertising, institutional and sponsored content is clearly identified.

Advertising and sponsorship arrangements follow separate processes and do not influence decisions concerning journalistic content.

WSB Advisors

Professional services company

WSB Advisors is a company specialising in brokerage, advisory, market intelligence and commercial solutions for the maritime, offshore and energy sectors.

Its purpose is to support clients in identifying opportunities, evaluating assets, developing business, structuring transactions and making informed decisions.

Professional activities

WSB Advisors’ activities include:

• brokerage and commercial intermediation;
• support for negotiations;
• strategic advisory;
• market intelligence;
• monitoring of tenders;
• identification of commercial opportunities;
• analysis of vessel and asset availability;
• market assessments;
• preparation of studies and reports;
• support for procurement and contracting processes;
• monitoring of relevant commercial and operational developments.

Professional responsibility

WSB Advisors is responsible for:

• conducting its services and mandates;
• managing relationships with clients and partners;
• developing commercial opportunities;
• managing proposals, negotiations and contracts;
• preparing technical and commercial analysis;
• producing market intelligence studies;
• monitoring procurement and contracting processes;
• managing information received during the provision of its services;
• communicating its products, services and corporate activities.

Professional decisions are guided by technical, commercial and strategic criteria, together with applicable confidentiality obligations.

Communications

WSB Advisors’ channels are intended for the publication of:

• commercial opportunities;
• tenders and procurement processes;
• vessel and asset availability;
• market data and indicators;
• research and reports;
• products and services;
• corporate updates;
• technical information related to its areas of expertise.

Each communication is prepared according to its professional, technical, commercial or corporate purpose.

Confidentiality

Information received through contracts, mandates, negotiations and professional relationships is managed according to:

• its origin;
• its intended purpose;
• the authorisation granted for its use;
• the commitments undertaken;
• applicable confidentiality obligations.

Protecting this information forms part of the company’s professional responsibilities and guides its relationships with clients, partners and other market participants.

WSB.One

Data and market intelligence platform

WSB.One is a technology platform dedicated to the collection, organisation, processing, monitoring and delivery of data relating to the maritime, offshore and energy markets.

Its purpose is to transform dispersed information into an organised, searchable and useful structure for market monitoring, technical analysis and decision-making.

Responsibility for data

The structure responsible for WSB.One manages the data made available through the platform, including:

• collecting information;
• organising and classifying records;
• consolidating data from different sources;
• processing and standardising information;
• updating records;
• identifying duplicated or inconsistent information;
• maintaining available historical records;
• organising information on vessels, companies, contracts, tenders, projects and other monitored assets;
• developing research, comparison and monitoring tools;
• managing access to information;
• protecting the platform and its databases.

Data sources

WSB.One may use data obtained from:

• public sources;
• official records;
• maritime databases;
• AIS systems;
• procurement portals;
• corporate announcements;
• regulatory documents;
• information supplied by users or clients;
• proprietary research;
• authorised commercial sources.

The origin, date of update and level of confirmation of each item are considered during the processing and presentation of the data.

Data quality and integrity

The platform’s data management processes seek to ensure that information is:

• organised;
• consistent;
• current;
• traceable;
• understandable;
• protected against unauthorised changes;
• presented with appropriate consideration of the limitations of its sources.

When information cannot be conclusively verified, its presentation should reflect the level of confirmation available.

Data obtained from AIS, public databases, corporate records or third-party systems may be subject to delays, omissions, changes or limitations inherent to each source.

Data updates and corrections

Records may be updated, supplemented or corrected when:

• inconsistencies are identified;
• new information becomes available;
• official documents are published;
• a source changes previously reported information;
• a company or user provides appropriate supporting documentation;
• classification or context requires improvement.

Requests for correction are assessed according to the origin of the information, the documentation provided and the sources available.

Protection and access

Access to data may vary according to:

• the type of information;
• the subscription or service contracted;
• the authorised purpose of use;
• the user profile;
• applicable confidentiality obligations;
• the conditions applicable to each product or service.

Confidential, private or restricted information is handled according to its purpose, authorisation and applicable commitments.

User management, permissions and access controls form part of the platform’s operational responsibilities.

Use of data

The information available through WSB.One may support:

• market monitoring;
• identification of opportunities;
• monitoring of vessels and assets;
• analysis of tenders and contracts;
• research on companies and projects;
• comparison of market information;
• preparation of studies and reports;
• decision-making.

The interpretation and use of information should consider the date of update, the source and any limitations identified in the relevant record.

Technology development

WSB.One is responsible for the continuous development and improvement of its tools, including:

• search functions;
• filters and classifications;
• monitoring dashboards;
• reports;
• alerts;
• comparison tools;
• system integrations;
• user access management;
• data storage and protection.

These functions are developed to make access to information more organised, efficient and secure.

Westhon Group

Westhon establishes the general principles of ethics, integrity, transparency, independence, confidentiality and responsibility applicable to its companies and operations.

Each operation maintains its own identity, responsibilities, communication channels and decision-making processes.