May Fleet Update

Songa Venus has during May undergone BOP (Blow Out Preventer) repairs whilst on location in Australia. Newly installed BOP components failed during operations 1st May and several unsuccessful attempts to rectify the problems have been carried out during the month. The failing BOP component is currently undergoing repairs in Singapore. It is anticipated that the BOP is fully repaired and re-instated to specifications by mid June. The rig will then continue its work on the first out of 3 firm wells for Shell Development (Australia). Songa Mercur achieved operating efficiency of 100% during the month, the rig completed its previously announced client required modifications/upgrades in Singapore and commenced tow from Singapore on 11 May towards Sakhalin Island, Russia, for the upcoming one well Gazflot-contract. The rig is currently sitting outside Pusan, Korea, for tug vessel fueling and crew change before entering Russian territorial waters. Songa Saturn has achieved operating efficiency of 100% during the operational part of month. The rig completed its de-mobilization back to Malta 12 May and is currently warm stacked undergoing regular maintenance and operational preparation for future contracts. The Company continues to actively market the rig and has received positive indications from several clients for onwards work for the unit. Songa Dee has achieved operating efficiency of 99% during the month. In addition, scheduled maintenance periods of approx 3 days took place. The rig continues to operate for Marathon/Lundin in Norway. Songa Delta has achieved operating efficiency of 99% during the month. The rig is currently working for Wintershall/Det Norske Oljeselskap in Norway. Songa Trym has achieved operating efficiency of 100% during the month. The rig continues to operate for Statoil in Norway. Songa Eclipse is currently under construction at Jurong Shipyard, Singapore. Mating of upper and lower hull sections took place during the month. Overall construction activities are progressing slightly ahead of schedules and estimated delivery time remains end of April 2011. The Company is actively marketing the rig and have several specific contracts targeted for immediate start up after commissioning and delivery BOP sale agreement: A memorandum of agreement have been entered into in principle with Odfjell Invest Ltd for their purchase of a Blow Out Preventer (18 ¾" x 15k) that the Company has had under construction from Cameron International Company in the US. The agreed sales price is in excess of USD 20mill + finance cost occurred during the building period. As a part of this agreement, Songa Offshore will keep the marine riser and associated equipment that take part of the original BOP and equipment order placed with Cameron International. Limassol, 2 June 2010 This information is subject of the disclosure requirements according to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act). [HUG#1420880]
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