TransAtlantic wins public tender process

In  the face  of competition,  TransAtlantic has  won the  public tender process
comprising  the technical operation and manning of the Swedish government's five
state  icebreakers. TransAtlantic took over operation  of the state ice breakers
in  June  2008 and  the  new  contract  for  the Swedish Maritime Administration
extends until 2015.


In  cooperation with  the Maritime  Administration,TransAtlantic is conducting a
lifetime  extension project for the  state icebreakers. This includes adaptation
of  the vessels  to enable  them to  operate in  such areas  as the  Arctic. The
cooperation  with  the  Maritime  Administration  gives  TransAtlantic a broader
market offering in relation to its customers. This renewed assignment reinforces
TransAtlantic's  position in the offshore sector  as the leading global shipping
company with the ability to operate in Arctic areas.


In adddition to its own fleet and the Swedish Maritime Administration's vessels,
TransAtlantic also mans Atlantic Container Lines' (ACL) container/roro fleet.
Overall, TransAtlantic mans 34 vessels with a total of 1 000 employees.



            For further information, contact CEO Stefan Eliasson or
        Head of Ship Management Balder Hansson, tel +46 (0)304-67 47 00



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