S Dampskibsselskabet Torm News

Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM) a shipping company specializing in the worldwide commercial operation of a fleet of tankers and bulk carriers, has signed a contract with Dalian New Shipbuilding Ltd. in the People's Republic of China for construction of two high specification 110,000 dwt Aframax (LR2) product tankers. This order is based on the two options granted when TORM placed the initial order for two vessels in June 2003. TORM has an option for a further two vessels. The two vessels are due to be delivered in 1st and 2nd quarter 2007, and represent the latest additions to the substantial newbuilding program initiated in 1999. The seven remaining newbuildings will be delivered in 2003-7 and represent an investment of more than $250 million.

The Sulzer RT-flex engines with the new common-rail technology for fuel injection and valve operation are proving to be popular with shipowners resulting in a steady intake of confirmed orders. The most recent newbuildings to be equipped with Sulzer RT-flex engines are four 110,000 tdw Aframax product tankers contracted at Dalian New Shipbuilding Ltd in the People's Republic of China by the Danish owner A/S Dampskibsselskabet Torm. The ships are for delivery between the first quarter 2006 and the second quarter 2007. The tankers will each be propelled by a Sulzer 7RT-flex58T-B low-speed engine of 14,875 kW (20,230 bhp) maximum continuous output at 105 rev/min. The four engines will be built under licence from Wärtsilä Corporation by Dalian Marine Diesel Works in China.

Teekay Corporation A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM and OMI Corporation announced the completion of Teekay and TORM's acquisition of OMI through their jointly owned subsidiary, Omaha, Inc. (Omaha). As a result of the acquisition, all the remaining outstanding OMI shares (other than shares owned by Teekay, TORM or Omaha, or any of their respective subsidiaries) were cancelled and converted into the right to receive $29.25 per share, net to the seller in cash without interest, less any required withholding taxes. Effective as of the close of business today, OMI's shares are no longer traded on the New York Stock Exchange. As a result of the acquisition, the previously announced annual meeting of OMI shareholders, scheduled to be held on June 28, 2007, has been cancelled.

Teekay Corporation and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM announced the completion of the tender offer by their jointly owned subsidiary, Omaha, Inc., for the outstanding shares of common stock of OMI Corporation (OMI) at $29.25 net per share in cash. The depositary for the offer has advised Teekay and TORM, that, as of the expiration of the subsequent offering period, approximately 3,248,506 additional shares of OMI common stock, representing approximately 5.45% of the outstanding shares, were validly tendered during the subsequent offering period. All validly tendered shares have been accepted for payment in accordance with the terms of the tender offer.

Teekay Corporation (Teekay) and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM) informed shareholders of OMI Corporation (OMI) (NYSE: OMM) who have not tendered their shares of common stock pursuant to Teekay's and TORM's previously announced tender offer through its jointly owned subsidiary, Omaha, Inc. (Omaha) that, if they want to participate in the tender offer, they must do so prior to 5:00 pm, New York City time, on June 5, 2007, the expiration of the previously announced subsequent offering period. • The OMI board unanimously recommended that all shareholders tender their shares.

tender offer. After taking into account the 2.4 million restricted shares that were cancelled in accordance with the transaction agreement among OMI, Teekay, TORM and Omaha, Omaha's ownership represents approximately 83.5% of all outstanding shares of OMI. In addition, OMI paid the previously announced special cash dividend today to all holders of record as of the close of business on May 24, 2007, in the amount of $0.10 per share in connection with the tender offer. Omaha's previously announced subsequent offering period for all remaining OMI shares remains open through 5:00 p.m., New York City time, June 5, 2007, unless otherwise extended.

Teekay Shipping Corporation (Teekay) and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM) announced that the waiting period for response from the Norwegian Competition Authority for approval under the Norwegian Competition Act of March 2004 (No. 12), and the Regulation on Notification of Concentrations of April 2004, has expired with respect to the previously announced tender offer by Teekay and TORM for OMI Corporation (NYSE: OMM). The tender offer remains subject to certain conditions, including, among others, satisfaction of the minimum tender condition. The tender offer is currently set to expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on Friday, May 25, 2007.

OMI Corporation (OMI), Teekay Shipping Corporation (Teekay) (NYSE: TK) and A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM (TORM) announced that Teekay and TORM have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire OMI. The agreement was unanimously approved by OMI's Board of Directors. Under the agreement, OMI shareholders will receive $29.25 in cash for each share of OMI common stock they hold. Teekay and TORM will equally split the total cost of the transaction of approximately $2.2 billion, including assumed net debt and other transaction costs. Under the terms of the agreement, OMI will be permitted to pay a dividend at a rate of $0.15 per share per quarter, pro rated from April 1 to the closing of the tender offer, up to a maximum of $0.15 per share in the aggregate.

A/S Dampskibsselskabet Torm, a Danish shipping company, is selling three of its tankers for a total of $63m. The move is part of Torm's strategy of selling older bulk vessels so it can build its fleet of bigger Panamax bulk vessels. Torm did not disclose who is buying the three older vessels. Following delivery of the three vessels, TORM's owned fleet will consist of 30 product tankers and five dry bulk vessels. Besides its owned fleet, the company operates nearly 100 ships. (Source: Washington Times)

Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. took delivery of its Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker, the Rudolf Schulte, to be renamed the Omega Queen. The Omega Queen is a Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker of 74,999 deadweight ton (dwt) built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea in 2004. The acquisition was funded by in part from proceeds of the Company's initial public offering and debt under a senior secured credit facility provided by HSH-Nordbank AG. The Omega Queen is employed under a long-term time charter to A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM until May 2009 at a daily time charter hire rate of $26,500. The company has granted Torm an option to extend the charter for 24 months at a minimum daily time charter hire rate of $28,500.

Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. (has taken delivery of its second Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker, the Everhard Schulte, to be renamed the Omega King. The Omega King is a Panamax (LR1) double hull product tanker of 74,999 deadweight tons (dwt), built by Hyundai Heavy Industries, South Korea in 2004. The acquisition was funded by in part from the net proceeds of the Company's initial public offering and debt under a senior secured credit facility provided by HSH-Nordbank AG. The Omega King is employed under a long-term time charter to A/S Dampskibsselskabet TORM until June 2009 at a daily time charter hire rate of $26,500. The Company has granted Torm an option to extend the charter for an additional period of 24 months at a minimum daily time charter hire rate of $28,500.