Reference is made to the announcement dated 19 October 2006 from Havila Shipping ASA relating to the sale of the UK standby operation to Ocean Mainport Ltd. The sale of Havila Rescue UK Ltd, including the 8 ERRV vessels it owned, was completed 31.01 2006. Contact persons: Njål Sævik: phone +4790935722 Nils Peter Skeide: phone +4791530965