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In July 2014, [[Eyal Ofer]], the principal of Zodiac Group, received an honorary life membership of the Baltic Exchange for his contribution to shipping in the UK and global maritime trade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/eyal-ofer-joins-father-sammy-as-life-member-of-the-baltic-exchange/1-1-340803|title=Eyal Ofer joins father Sammy as life member of the Baltic Exchange | TradeWinds|first=Julian Bray|last=London (undefined)|date=July 11, 2014|website=TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news}}</ref> Later that year, he was named in the top 10 most influential people in the shipping industry according to [[Lloyds List]] 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/top100/article453177.ece|title=7. Eyal Ofer, Zodiac Group|website=lloydslist.com|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref> |
In July 2014, [[Eyal Ofer]], the principal of Zodiac Group, received an honorary life membership of the Baltic Exchange for his contribution to shipping in the UK and global maritime trade.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tradewindsnews.com/weekly/eyal-ofer-joins-father-sammy-as-life-member-of-the-baltic-exchange/1-1-340803|title=Eyal Ofer joins father Sammy as life member of the Baltic Exchange | TradeWinds|first=Julian Bray|last=London (undefined)|date=July 11, 2014|website=TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news}}</ref> Later that year, he was named in the top 10 most influential people in the shipping industry according to [[Lloyds List]] 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lloydslist.com/ll/news/top100/article453177.ece|title=7. Eyal Ofer, Zodiac Group|website=lloydslist.com|access-date=February 23, 2020}}</ref> |
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In November 2023, amid the [[2023 Israel–Hamas war|Israel–Hamas war]], the crew of the [[USS Mason (DDG-87)]] thwarted a suspected Somali pirate attack<ref name="cppolitico">{{cite news |last1=Seligman |first1=Lara |title=Pentagon: Suspected Somali pirates behind cargo ship attack in the Middle East |url=https://www.politico.com/news/2023/11/27/pentagon-somali-pirates-attack-00128712 |access-date=28 November 2023 |work=[[Politico]] |date=27 November 2023}}</ref> on the ''Central Park'', a [[flag of convenience|Liberian-flagged]] tanker ship owned by [[Zodiac Maritime]], which is owned by Israeli billionaire [[Eyal Ofer]]<ref name="cpwapo">{{cite news |last1=Gambrell |first1=Jon |title=US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/11/26/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-yemen-ship-attack/ba538130-8c5a-11ee-95e1-edd75d825df0_story.html |access-date=28 November 2023 |work=Washington Post]] |date=26 November 2023}}</ref>. |
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Revision as of 15:36, 28 November 2023
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Zodiac Maritime Ltd is an international ship management company that owns and charters out large vessels.[1] It is part of Ofer Global based in Monaco and chaired by Eyal Ofer.[2]
Zodiac was involved in the MSC Napoli, the container ship that ran into difficulty in the English Channel.[3][4] In late 2009 and early 2010, two of its ships (St James Park and MV Asian Glory) were captured by Somali pirates.[5][6]
According to a 2014 analysis conducted by Globes, the companies of the Zodiac group generated together an operating profit of just over $1.5 billion in 2003–12, with an operating profit margin of 39%, and a 0.49% tax rate on profits.[7]
In July 2014, Eyal Ofer, the principal of Zodiac Group, received an honorary life membership of the Baltic Exchange for his contribution to shipping in the UK and global maritime trade.[8] Later that year, he was named in the top 10 most influential people in the shipping industry according to Lloyds List 2014.[9]
In November 2023, amid the Israel–Hamas war, the crew of the USS Mason (DDG-87) thwarted a suspected Somali pirate attack[10] on the Central Park, a Liberian-flagged tanker ship owned by Zodiac Maritime, which is owned by Israeli billionaire Eyal Ofer[11].
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- ^ "PORT2PORT - Israel's Trade Portal". Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved October 25, 2009.
- ^ "Eyal Ofer". Forbes.com. Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ "Stricken Ship in the English Channel Is Being Towed (Update1) - Bloomberg". Bloomberg News. 2012-10-26. Archived from the original on 2012-10-26. Retrieved 2023-05-25.
- ^ "Oil leak from beached British ship threatens sea birds". Archived from the original on January 26, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
- ^ CNN Somali pirates hijack fourth vessel in a week Downloaded 3 January 2010.
- ^ "Oil leak from beached British ship threatens sea birds". channelnewsasia.com. Channel NewsAsia. January 23, 2007. Archived from the original on January 26, 2007. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ Globes online, The Ofer family's British shipping companies made annual profits of $100-150 million over the past decade Archived March 2, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ London (undefined), Julian Bray (July 11, 2014). "Eyal Ofer joins father Sammy as life member of the Baltic Exchange | TradeWinds". TradeWinds | Latest shipping and maritime news.
- ^ "7. Eyal Ofer, Zodiac Group". lloydslist.com. Retrieved February 23, 2020.
- ^ Seligman, Lara (27 November 2023). "Pentagon: Suspected Somali pirates behind cargo ship attack in the Middle East". Politico. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
- ^ Gambrell, Jon (26 November 2023). "US Navy seizes attackers who held Israel-linked tanker. Missiles from rebel-controlled Yemen follow". Washington Post]]. Retrieved 28 November 2023.