Fondsbørsmeddelelse Nr. 172


Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA

PRESS RELEASE: No 10/2007

Place: Lysaker Date: 12 September 2007

Acquisition of 93.1% of the shares in Dampskibsselskabet Orion A/S

Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA has today acquired 2,326,545 shares, equivalent to 93.1%
of the share capital and the voting rights, in the Danish stock listed company  
Dampskibsselskabet Orion A/S (Orion) at a price of USD 8 million basis 100%,    
equivalent to DKK 17.24 per share, each with a nominal value of DKK 10.         

Orion does not own or trade any vessels. As per 30 June 2007 Orion had USD 9.16 
million in total assets, of which USD 8.4 million in cash, and the total        
liabilities was USD 1.6 million.                                                

Axel Eitzen, CEO in Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA states”: This is an opportunity for 
further expansion in Denmark, and will further enhance our strong position in   
Denmark.”                                                                       

A mandatory offer to all the remaining shareholders of Orion will be given by   
Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA within four weeks from today.                           

Axel C. Eitzen         
Chief Executive Officer
Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA
Tel: + (47) 67 11 98 00

Camillo Eitzen & Co ASA is the holding company of a wide range of shipping      
activities world-wide, including ship owning and chartering, ship operation     
(particularly within dry bulk) and participation in pool activities for its     
different business segments. The activities are marketed through Eitzen Group,  
which is also involved in ship management and ship supplies through Eitzen      
Maritime Services ASA and commercial management through Eitzen Chemical ASA,    
Eitzen Bulk A/S and Eitzen Gas A/S.