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Stolt-Nielsen Purchased 5,400 of its Common Shares

Stolt-Nielsen S.A. announces that Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd. (SNTG), a 100% owned subsidiary of SNSA, purchased today 5,400 of SNSA Common Shares on the Oslo Børs at an average price of NOK 190.57 per share (approximately $29.69 at the current exchange rate). The shares were purchased in accordance with the repurchase program announced on August 25, 2005, authorizing Company to purchase up to $200 million worth of its Common Shares or related American Depositary Shares. Accordingly, in conformity with applicable Oslo Børs requirements, we report that Stolt-Nielsen S.A., through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd., after this transaction has the following ownership (in the aggregate) in Stolt-Nielsen S.A., whose Common Shares are secondarily listed on the Oslo Børs with primary listing (through ADS arrangements) in the United States: Total number of Common Shares purchased: 5,400 Total number of Common Shares owned after purchase: 6,166,450 Percentage of issued shares of such class of shares following such purchase: 9.3% Including today's purchases, the Company has purchased Common Shares totaling approximately $179.2 million under the $200 million repurchase program announced on August 25, 2005. All Common Shares purchased by SNTG are classified as non-voting shares held in Treasury and issued but not outstanding.

Cummings (D-Md.) on FY10 Budget Requests

During the Subcommittee on Coast Guard & Maritime Transportation hearing on President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2010 Budget Requests for the United States Coast Guard, United States Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission, Chairman Elijah E. Cummings made the following opening statement: “The Subcommittee convenes today to examine the fiscal year 2010 budget requests for the Coast Guard, Federal Maritime Commission, and the federal Maritime Administration.

Kirby Corporation Purchases Tank Barges

Kirby Corporation announced the purchase of the stock of Coastal Towing, Inc., the owner of 37 inland black oil tank barges, for approximately $19.3m. Kirby has been operating the Coastal tank barges since October 2002 under a barge management agreement. Kirby also announced the purchase of 21 tank barges from Cypress Barge Leasing, LLC for $15m in cash. Kirby has been leasing the barges since 1994 when the leases were assigned to Kirby as part of Kirby's purchase of the tank barge fleet

Globalstar To Receive Additional Financing

Satellite telecommunications firm Globalstar Telecommunications said on Monday that five of its founding partners will provide the company with further equity financing. Under the terms of their agreements, Loral Space & Communications Ltd., Vodafone Group Plc, Qualcomm Inc.; Elsacom, and a France Telecom/Alcatel partnership will purchase 5.2 million shares of common stock of Globalstar for $56 million. Loral will purchase $12 million of this total.

Greek Investment Company Closes Assetplus Purchase

Nautilus Marine Acquisition Corp. announce closing the purchase of Cypriot vessel owner Assetplus Ltd., & expiry of its tender offer. Greece's Nautilus Marine Acquistion describes itself as a newly-organized 'blank check' company (meaning that it is in a developmental stage that either doesn't have an established business plan or has a business plan that revolves around a merger or acquisition with another firm).

AMPL: Offer to Acquire Gadot

Ampal-American Israel Corporation (AMPL) announced that Merhav-Ampal Energy Ltd. (MAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ampal, has commenced offers in Israel to purchase all outstanding shares of common stock and all outstanding convertible debentures of Gadot Chemical Tankers And Terminals Ltd. The consummation of the offer to purchase the Shares is conditioned upon, among other things, the tender of at least 15.72% of the outstanding Shares of Gadot and the tender of a sufficient number of

Sea Star’s Purchase Appoved

Sea Star Line, LLC (Sea Star) announced that its bid to purchase certain assets of Navieras/NPR, Inc. and of certain related entities was approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Court also approved the closing date of April 26, 2002. “With this important step we are now moving from the planning phase into the implementation phase,” announced Mike Shea, president, Sea Star.

Isramco Bids to Purchase Luxury Cruise Liner

Isramco, Inc., bid for a luxury cruise liner at an auction held on March 19 under order of the United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida. The Court entered an order on March 19, 2004 authorizing the sale to the Company of the cruise liner, on an as is basis and free and clear of all liens and claims, for a purchase price of $8,050,000. The Company is required to consummate the purchase of the vessel by March 29.

MTN Completes Purchase Agreement

Maritime Telecommunications Network (MTN), a subsidiary of ATC Teleports, has finalized a definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to attain specific assets of CruisePhone for approximately $1 million. CruisePhone, which previously filed for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, was permitted by the court to complete the sale of assets to MTN. Following a hearing, which occurred in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New York

Premier's S.S. OceanBreeze Sold To Imperial

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line purchased the S.S. OceanBreeze from Premier Cruise Lines, said President Arthur M. Pollack. The total value of the deal, including the purchase price and planned upgrades to the vessel, is in excess of $16 million. "The purchase of the OceanBreeze reaffirms our commitment to the short-term cruise concept and the South Florida market," said Pollack. The OceanBreeze began to sail under its new ownership on May 20