Maritime News

CLYDE COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF CREW FROM SINKING FISHING VESSEL

2005-09-13T07:43:00.000-07:00

CLYDE COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF CREW FROM SINKING FISHING VESSEL

London, 13 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Press Notice No: 352) issued
by the Government News Network on 13 September 2005
At 1.45pm Clyde Coastguard were contacted by mobile phone by the skipper of
the fishing vessel Jeniver, reporting they were taking in water and had lost
electric power so could not use their VHF radio. The skipper was only able
to give an estimated position between the Isle of Arran and the Ayrshire
coast and informed the Coastguard that they would have to abandon ship.

Clyde Coastguard scrambled the Royal Naval Rescue Helicopter from Prestwick
and the Troon RNLI lifeboat. Once the rescue helicopter was in the area,
Clyde Coastguard instructed the crew, now in a life raft, to fire a red
parachute flare to help the helicopter locate them in the water. The rescue
helicopter found the life raft and winched the two men on board. The crew
of the helicopter confirmed that the fishing vessel Jeniver had sunk.

Shortly afterwards, the Troon lifeboat was also on scene and managed to
recover the drifting life raft.

The Jeniver was a 30 foot fishing trawler registered in Oban which had been
fishing in the area today with two crew on board. The life raft and the
sinking vessel were located approximately half way between the Island of
Arran and the Ayrshire coast, South West of Troon.

Weather conditions on scene were South Westerly force 7 (near Gale Force)
with a sea swell of between 2 - 3 metres.

Clyde Coastguard Watch Manager Peter Stewart says,

"In this incident the prompt action taken by crew ensured a rapid response when
they realised they were in difficulty and contacted the Coastguard quickly.
This avoided the need for risking life even further by getting into the
water and we are pleased to report a successful outcome for the rescue."

For further information please contact Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press
Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Washington Group International Earns Department of Homeland Security Certification for Anti-Terrorism Services at U.S. Ports

2005-09-13T07:19:00.000-07:00

Washington Group International Earns Department of Homeland Security Certification for Anti-Terrorism Services at U.S. Ports

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Washington Group International (NASDAQ:WGII), a leading international engineering, construction, and management-solutions company, has been certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide anti-terrorism services for cargo container facilities at ports in the United States.

The certification, granted under the Support for Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act (SAFETY Act), places Washington Group services on the approved anti-terrorism technology list for the DHS. It's the first such certification for cargo container operations at ports. Washington Group's services include threat and vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation, feasibility analysis, and design services for cargo container inspection facilities at seaports.

"We have decades of experience formally, thoroughly, and systematically analyzing risks and vulnerabilities at complex high-hazard facilities such as nuclear and chemical plants," said Ambrose L. Schwallie, President of Washington Group's Defense Unit. "We've adapted and are now applying those proven techniques to analyze terrorist threats -- including potential dirty bombs or chemical weapons attacks -- at ports, mass transit systems and other critical infrastructure.

"That, coupled with our extensive experience designing, building, and modifying port facilities, enables us to provide a wide range of services addressing the risk of terrorism at our nation's ports without disrupting operations and the critical flow of commerce."

Washington Group International, Inc. (www.wgint.com) provides the talent, innovation, and proven performance to deliver integrated engineering, construction, and management solutions for businesses and governments worldwide. Combining its existing global leadership position in the elimination of chemical and nuclear weapons with a century-long heritage designing and building power plants, airports, seaports, mass transit systems, and other critical infrastructure around the world, Washington Group is now a leading provider of homeland security services in the U.S. and abroad.

With approximately 25,000 employees at work in more than 30 countries, the company provides professional, scientific, management, and development services in more than two dozen major markets including power generation, transmission and distribution, and clean air solutions; environmental remediation; heavy civil construction; mining; nuclear services; defense, homeland security, and global threat reduction; industrial, gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical processing; manufacturing; facilities operations and management; transportation; and water resources.

Source: Washington Group International

CONTACT: Jack N. Herrmann, +1-803-502-9791, for Washington Group
International

Web site: http://www.wgint.com/

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U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. Completes Acquisition of the M/V Houston

2005-09-13T05:36:00.000-07:00

U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. Completes Acquisition of the M/V Houston

EDISON, N.J., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. (the "Partnership") announced today that it has completed its recently announced acquisition of the motor vessel GUS W. DARNELL for an aggregate purchase price of $25 million. The vessel is a Jones Act coastwise double hulled product tanker, built in 1985, capable of carrying approximately 240,000 barrels. The vessel has been renamed the M/V Houston and is being placed in drydock in Singapore for approximately 35 days. The transaction was financed utilizing available cash and the Partnership's existing credit facilities.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041101/USSPLOGO )

About U.S. Shipping Partners L.P.

U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. is a leading provider of long-haul marine transportation services, principally for refined petroleum products, in the U.S. domestic "coastwise" trade. U.S. Shipping Partners L.P. is also involved in the coastwise transportation of petrochemical and commodity chemical products. For additional information about U.S. Shipping Partners L.P., please visit http://www.usslp.com/.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041101/USSPLOGO
Source: U.S. Shipping Partners L.P.

CONTACT: Albert E. Bergeron, Chief Financial Officer of U.S. Shipping
Partners L.P., +1-732-635-1500

Web site: http://www.usslp.com/

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SOLENT COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF MAN FROM BURNING YACHT

2005-09-12T10:33:00.000-07:00

SOLENT COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF MAN FROM BURNING YACHT

London, 12 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (DP 1) issued by the Government
News Network on 12 September 2005
At 4.15pm today, Solent Coastguard received several 999 calls reporting
a large explosion and fire on a yacht in Mill Rythe near Hayling Island.
One person had been spotted in the water.

Solent Coastguard immediately scrambled the Coastguard Rescue helicopter
India Juliet from Lee on Solent, Hayling RNLI lifeboat, Hayling Rescue boat,
Chichester Harbour Patrol Launch along with Hayling Coastguard Rescue Team,
Police, Fire Service and Ambulance.

The Coastguard Rescue helicopter once on scene confirmed that the vessel was
fully ablaze and the man seen in the water had apparently been blown into
the water by the explosion. The casualty had been pulled from the water by
Hayling Rescue boat and transferred to a waiting ambulance on shore.

The man recovered from the water is from the Milton Keynes area and was
taken by ambulance under police escort to Queen Alexandria Hospital with
serious injuries.

The vessel was cordoned off by the rescue boats which attended the scene
until the fire was extinguished and it now confirmed that the vessel; a 30
foot sloop yacht called Skua has now sunk.

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer on:
Pager 07699 703981 or Mobile 07766 785675
Or during office hours:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office on: 02380 329401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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MAN BREAKS ANKLE AFTER JUMPING OFF PIER AFTER FISH

2005-09-12T10:13:00.000-07:00

MAN BREAKS ANKLE AFTER JUMPING OFF PIER AFTER FISH

London, 12 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (350-05) issued by the Government
News Network on 12 September 2005
At two o'clock this afternoon, Swansea Coastguard received a call from
Ambulance Control reporting a man that had been pulled from the water by
his colleagues after jumping in after a fish.

Mumbles Coastguard rescue team were called out to attend at Swansea West
pier. Upon arriving on scene, they found a twenty six year old local man
with a broken ankle. The Coastguard Rescue team assisted the paramedics
by transporting the man in the Coastguard 4 X 4 half a mile to a waiting
ambulance.

It would appear the man had hooked a large fish and was so intent on not losing
it, he jumped from a height of fifteen foot off the pier. Unfortunately for
him, not realising the depth of water, he ended up with a broken ankle.

Steve Jones, Watch Manager, Swansea Coastguard said:

"Jumping off piers and structures into water for anything, regardless of the
reason is dangerous. Fortunately, this man got away with a broken ankle,
and no other serious injuries. We would advise everyone not to jump from
cliffs, piers or structures."

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Horizon Lines Takes Delivery of 900 New 'Reefer Plus' Refrigerated Containers

2005-09-12T09:35:00.000-07:00

Horizon Lines Takes Delivery of 900 New 'Reefer Plus' Refrigerated Containers

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Lines, the leading U.S. domestic ocean carrier announced the deployment of 900 new high-cube "Reefer Plus(SM)" refrigerated containers. The refrigerated containers are part of Horizon Lines' continuing fleet reinvestment program and will be added to the 1,200 new refrigerated containers deployed over the last 18 months. This most recent purchase expands Horizon Lines' reefer capacity in its Alaska, Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico tradelanes.

The "Reefer Plus(SM)" refrigerated container program includes several design enhancements developed by the company's commercial and engineering teams. The containers have a new design that includes enhanced insulation and stronger ceilings and floors that improve operating efficiency and durability.

Horizon Lines has made a significant effort developing and integrating heightened container security measures as part of the "Reefer Plus(SM)" program. Each container is equipped with a new style of door lock cam to seal the doors with a high security seal and prevent entry to container without detection. The actual reefer unit itself is bolted into place and wire-sealed to detect unauthorized entry from the front of the container. These advancements make these refrigerated containers more secure and in the best condition to handle the customers' high value inventory.

The "Reefer Plus(SM)" program also includes a detailed pre-trip inspection and cleaning process to ensure all mechanical functions are working properly and the containers are in good condition.

"We are very excited about the new "Reefer Plus(SM)" boxes. Horizon Lines is committed to high standards and quality equipment, and the new refrigerated container fleet reinforces these ideals," said Greg Glova, Director of Refrigerated Cargo for Horizon Lines. "It is imperative that we have the equipment and processes in place to deliver our customers' perishable products with utmost care. We are intent on meeting and exceeding our customer's expectations."

About Horizon Lines

Based in Charlotte, NC, Horizon Lines, LLC is the nation's leading Jones Act container shipping and logistics company, operating 16 U.S.-flag vessels on routes linking the continental United States with Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Puerto Rico. Horizon Lines maintains offices throughout the continental United States and operates port terminals in Anchorage, Kodiak and Dutch Harbor, Alaska; Honolulu, Hawaii; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Horizon Lines also owns Horizon Services Group, an organization with a diversified offering of cargo management and tracking services being marketed to shippers, carriers, and other supply chain participants.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

Source: Horizon Lines, LLC

CONTACT: Barbara Yeninas of BSY Associates, +1-732-817-0400, ext. 16

Web site: http://www.horizonlines.com/

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Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 320 Portable Navigation Device

2005-09-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

Navman Unveils New Pocket-Sized iCN 320 Portable Navigation Device

Navigation Leader Announces Next Generation Guidance System

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Navman, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class Global Positioning System (GPS), communication and marine products, announced today the expansion of its consumer electronics and automotive personal navigation product line. The new Navman iCN 320 is a pocket-sized guidance system designed to offer truly usable guidance technology to the masses, providing users with a wealth of exciting new convenience and performance features for effective navigation. The Navman device is ready to use out of the box, easy to operate, stylish and the most affordable all-in-one solution on the market.

Equipped with a high-resolution, daylight-viewable display, rechargeable internal battery, and preloaded with detailed street mapping data for the U.S. (American version) and Canada (Canadian version), the iCN 320 eliminates the complexities of competitive systems and provides drivers with the vital information they require to navigate. A high-quality speaker delivers clear turn-by-turn voice instructions for reliable route guidance; large next- maneuver arrows alert the driver to the approach and direction of upcoming turns; a real-time progress bar and distance-to-turn information ensure users take action at the appropriate time; detailed junction maps help drivers make visible associations with their actual surroundings; and user-selectable data such as ETA, speed, current time, time-to-go and total distance can be accessed with the touch of a button. Powered by Navman's latest navigation software, SmartST(TM) 2005, other advanced features of the iCN 320 include enhanced routing algorithms that ensure users travel the most intuitive course; improved speed and accuracy for town, zip code, street, intersection and house number searches; and an extensive Points-of-Interest (POI) database with nearest POI search capability. The iCN 320 requires no set-up and is ready to navigate right out of the box.

"With the recent growth in the portable navigation device market, manufacturers have been rushing to introduce products that are packed with extra features like MP3 players, entertainment centers and communications functionality," said Chris Jensen, vice president and general manager of Navman USA. "While technological convergence is at times appropriate, it is important not to lose sight of the basic reason for having a navigation system. Simply put, the new Navman iCN 320 includes all of the necessary features for high-powered route planning and guidance in a compact, affordable package; not to mention, it's the most powerful, customizable, dependable, and easy to use solution available."

The Navman iCN 320 features an ultra-bright display screen, employs a reliable, integrated flip-up, high-performance GPS antenna, and houses an internal Lithium-Ion battery for operating the unit without external power. Tele Atlas map data for North America is supplied on a single MMC memory card. The iCN 320 comes with a vehicle mounting bracket and 12v car power supply.

Availability:

Navman's iCN 320 is currently available at electronics stores nationwide and competitively priced at U.S. $499.95. For more information on the iCN 320, Navman and its entire GPS product line, contact 866-9NAVMAN (toll-free) or visit http://www.navmanusa.com/.

About Navman:

Navman is a recognized world leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology products. Established in 1988, the New Zealand based company provides a diverse range of GPS solutions across wide-ranging industries including marine, personal GPS, fleet management and OEM markets. Satellite navigation technology has been a core technology for Navman's products since inception. The company recognizes the need for applications in transportation, recreation, survey and personal information. Navman New Zealand has received a number of awards, including New Zealand's Supreme Exporter of 2002, and the 2002 HiTech Supreme Award. It is part of Brunswick New Technologies, a unit of U.S.-based Brunswick Corporation. For more information, visit http://www.navman.com/.

About Brunswick:

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Sea Ray, Bayliner, Maxum, Hatteras, Meridian, Sealine, Bermuda, Ornvik, Quicksilver, Savage and Uttern pleasure boats; Baja high-performance boats; Arvor, Boston Whaler, Palmetto, Sea Boss, Sea Pro and Trophy offshore fishing boats; Crestliner, Lowe, Lund and Princecraft aluminum fishing, deck and pontoon boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com/.

Navman, the Navman logo, SmartST and MyPOI are trademarks of Navman. All other product names are registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Source: Navman

CONTACT: Andrew Golden of Golden Public Relations, +1-617-413-6521,
agolden@andrewgolden.com

Web site: http://www.navman.com/
http://www.brunswick.com/

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Pilot Air Freight Delivers More Than 115,000 Meals to Victims of Hurricane Katrina

2005-09-12T07:07:00.000-07:00

Pilot Air Freight Delivers More Than 115,000 Meals to Victims of Hurricane Katrina

LIMA, Pa., Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Pilot Air Freight announced today that the company has made two emergency, overnight deliveries of meals to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The overnight deliveries, which consisted of more than 135,000 pounds, or enough meals to feed 115,000 people, were made as part of Pilot Air Freight's long-standing partnership with Tracy Defense Depot, the US military's large logistics and distribution center located 65 miles east of San Francisco.

Both deliveries originated at the San Joaquin Defense Depot in Tracy, California and were flown from Stockton Airport to Louis Armstrong International Airport in New Orleans. The first shipment, which contained 35,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meals, required Pilot Air Freight to supply a 727 cargo aircraft within 2.5 hours of notice at 9 pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2005 and deliver the meals to New Orleans by 8 am the next morning. The second shipment, which contained 100,000 pounds of ready-to-eat meals, came with 1.5 hours of notice on the evening of Thursday, September 8, 2005 and required Pilot Air Freight to supply a cargo DC-8 aircraft to meet the next morning, 7 am delivery deadline.

"It is exceedingly satisfying to realize that Pilot's capabilities have played a role in feeding hungry victims of Hurricane Katrina," says Richard G. Phillips, Pilot Air Freight's Chairman, President and CEO. "This opportunity to help arose from our close working relationship with Tracy Depot, and our people's ability to step in and step up to meet any challenge. In particular, Pilot Air Freight commends District Manager Shelly Brick and Account Representative Janet Rollandi, who took immediate action to make this delivery happen for Tracy Depot and the people of New Orleans."

Pilot Air Freight was also commended by Colonel Douglas Serrano, Commander of Tracy Depot, who said, "Thanks for all of your help. We were challenged, we made it happen, we made a difference, and our respective organizations shined. Please pass on my thanks to all of your folks who worked to make this happen."

About Pilot Air Freight

Pilot Air Freight is a Lima, PA-based, full-service transportation and logistics company offering global coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Pilot operates 65 offices in the United States and more than 115 offices throughout North America. Pilot also is the founding member and principal partner in The World Freight Alliance (WFA). As such, Pilot guides the direction of more than 700 shippers who provide the efficiencies of a freight forwarding network along with complete cross-continent, tracking and tracing to over 10,000 global markets.

Pilot's range of expedited services are all encompassing, from customized logistics programs, online shipment tracking, and international services, to a complete line of Time-Definite Services throughout North America, including Pilot Platinum Guarantee(R) and Pilot Home Delivery. In addition, Pilot's fully integrated online shipment navigator, CoPilot(TM), provides Pilot customers all of the necessary tools for making online shipping fast, convenient, and secure.

For more information about Pilot Air Freight, call Renee Rozniatoski at (610) 642-8253 or email her at renee@gregoryfca.com.

Source: Pilot Air Freight

CONTACT: Renee Rozniatoski of Gregory FCA Communications,
+1-610-642-8253, renee@gregoryfca.com, for Pilot Air Freight; or Susan Pickett
of Pilot Air Freight, +1-610-891-8163, smpickett@pilotair.com

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Fall Brings Renewed Appeal to the Midwest's Lake Erie Islands

2005-09-12T06:15:00.000-07:00

Fall Brings Renewed Appeal to the Midwest's Lake Erie Islands

Many Island Visitors prefer Off-Peak Travel

PUT-IN-BAY and SOUTH BASS ISLAND, Ohio, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- As the sun sets on an intense summer, the changing seasons bring a renewed interest in the Ohio Islands. The days are crisp and the island rhythm is relaxed and casual. Many hotels, cottages, state park campgrounds and bed and breakfasts welcome lodgers, while many accommodations offer autumn discounts.

September and October bring some of the region's most unique and interesting events, including the Miller Boat Line 5K (September 24) -- one of the Midwest's only island 5K races, and the Put-in-Bay Wine Festival (October 8). The festival is a great celebration featuring more than 200 exquisite varieties of wine offered by wineries from around the world. Visitors can also experience the Heineman's Winery harvest, where workers hand-pick bushels of grapes for award-winning wines and juices. Often dubbed Lake Erie's "Wine Islands," South Bass and Middle Bass Islands are easily accessible via Miller Ferry for romantic weekend getaways or last-minute trips.

Another popular event is the Fall Bay Regatta (Oct. 8-9) -- an annual sailing race that is simply stunning to watch. The regatta is now in its 25th year. Oktoberfest on the Island (Oct. 15-16) is yet another event many visitors enjoy, offering authentic German foods, drinks and desserts.

"Visitors tell us that coming to Lake Erie in the fall is like a 'last hurrah' for the vacation season," said Miller Boat Line owner Bill Market. "It's the perfect place to relax and soak up the sun's last rays before colder weather sets in."

The year 2005 marks the 100th anniversary of the Miller Boat Line on Lake Erie -- an important milestone for the region on the northern shores of Ohio. What began as a humble fishing charter and ice-harvesting business, Miller Boat Line has evolved into not only a ferry line for passengers, cars and freight, but also a way of life for anyone who chooses island living.

For more information about Miller Boat Line or fall events, call 1-800-500-2421 or visit http://www.millerferry.com/.

Editor's Note: Please contact us if you are interested in traveling to the Lake Erie Island region. Background information, interviews and high- resolution historical photos are available upon request.

Source: Miller Boat Line

CONTACT: Julene Market of Miller Boat Line, +1-419-285-2421, Ext. 23, or
jmarket@millerferry.com

Web site: http://www.millerferry.com/

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Holland America Line Offers More Alaska in 2006

2005-09-12T05:12:00.000-07:00

Holland America Line Offers More Alaska in 2006

159 Cruises on Eight 5-Star Ships Feature Glaciers, Wildlife, and Native Culture

SEATTLE, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line, the leader in Alaska Cruises and CruiseTours, continues to offer a comprehensive selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and departures, sailing eight ships on 159 cruises in 2006. Three Vista-class ships, ms Oosterdam and ms Westerdam, roundtrip Seattle, and ms Zuiderdam, roundtrip Vancouver, will be introduced as well as three Seattle-based ships, ten additional cruises to Glacier Bay National Park and unique new port, Icy Strait Point. The company's five-star ships offer unmatched spaciousness and service, carry fewer passengers than any other major cruise line and offer the most entries into Glacier Bay National Park. Guests will experience the most popular Alaskan ports of call, most extensive shore excursion programs, exclusive enrichment programs and brand-new Signature of Excellence amenities.

"We're revving up for a great 2006 season and are pleased to offer more Alaska than ever for our 58th year in Alaska," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "All ships will have gone thru the Signature of Excellence upgrades so the shipboard experience will be even better than ever, from stateroom amenities to the new Culinary Arts Center show kitchen and Explorations Café. No detail has gone unturned."

Three First-Rate Alaska Cruise Itineraries

Beginning in May 2006, two ships will cruise Glacier Bay Inside Passage, 7-day roundtrip voyages from Vancouver, aboard Holland America Line's 1,848-passenger Vista-class Zuiderdam (new to Vancouver, departing Saturdays), and the 1,432-passenger ship ms Volendam (departing Wednesdays). The voyages will take in the pristine waters and scenic surroundings of Canada's Inside Passage and tour Tracy Arm and Sawyer Glacier en route to port calls at Juneau, Skagway and Ketchikan. Each cruise features a day of cruising Glacier Bay National Park with a U.S. park ranger and Huna Totem native interpreter, including giant Margerie Glacier, a mile wide and 25 stories high. In addition, the 1,258-passenger ships, ms Ryndam, ms Veendam and ms Statendam, will sail six early and late season sailings to Glacier Bay.

Three ships will sail seven-night Glacier Discovery Cruises, one-way between Vancouver and Seward, Alaska throughout the summer, approximately 1,679 nautical miles. The gracious 1,258-passenger Statendam (departing Fridays) explores new port Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier, Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway or Sitka. 1,258-passenger sister ships, Veendam and Ryndam, (departing Sundays), cruise Glacier Bay and College Fjord with port stops in Ketchikan, Juneau and Skagway or Haines.

Seattle roundtrip Alaskan Explorer Cruises are offered on three ships, the 1,848-passenger Vista-class ship Oosterdam, (departing Saturdays), cruises to immense Hubbard Glacier and lovely Yakutat Bay. Ten additional Glacier Bay National Park departures are being offered from Seattle onboard 1,848-passenger Vista-class Westerdam (new to Seattle, departing Sundays) on May 7, 14, 21 and 28, July 16, 23 and 30, August 20, September 10 and 17. The Westerdam cruises Hubbard Glacier on all other dates. The 1,432-passenger ms Zaandam (departing Fridays) also cruises renowned Glacier Bay National Park and all three ships have port stops in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria, British Columbia.

"Holland America Line is the only cruise line," continued Meadows, "offering Glacier Bay National Park on three different itineraries: roundtrip Seattle, roundtrip Vancouver and Vancouver/Seward. With smaller ships and the best choice of glacier experiences, the 2006 Alaska cruise season for Holland America Line has a terrific lineup."

Cruise-only fares start at US $849, per person, double occupancy for Glacier Bay Inside Passage and Alaskan Explorer, and US $899, per person, double occupancy for Glacier Discovery Cruises.

Extensive Shore Excursion Selection Invites Personalized Experience

At every port of call, there are diverse shore excursions available designed to excite and delight. Holland America Line offers tremendous choices from active and adventurous to cultural and historical. Excursions include flightseeing and dog-mushing, fly fishing, whale watching, glacier and garden visits, float trips, kayaking, Alaska-style salmon bake, historical tours by foot or historic vehicle, wilderness safari's, and more.

2006 Alaska Cruises Brochures Are Now Available

For a copy of the new 2006 Alaska Cruises brochure, contact a professional travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (1-877-724-5425) or visit online at www.hollandamerica.com.

www.hollandamerica.com

About Holland America Line (a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:CUK))

With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. Itineraries range from two to 108 days long and visit all seven continents, including new Australia/New Zealand and Asia sailings, a world cruise and popular sailings to several ports in the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico and Europe. The ms Noordam also will offer Caribbean sailings in the winter from new homeport New York City.

Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including the Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine magazine -- a state-of-the-art onboard show kitchen where more than 60 celebrated guest chefs and culinary experts will provide cooking demonstrations and classes -- Explorations Cafe powered by the New York Times, teens-only activity areas and all new cabin amenities highlighted by flat-panel TVs and plush-top Mariner's Dream Beds. For more information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

The highest-rated premium cruise line in the world, Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

Contact: Rose Abello; Jerrol Golden
206/281-3535; 206-313-7673 cell phone
Fax: 206/262-5934 E-mail: pr@hollandamerica.com

Source: Holland America Line

CONTACT: Rose Abello or Jerrol Golden, both of Holland America Line,
1-800-637-5029, or +1-206-281-3535, or cell, +1-206-313-7673, or fax,
+1-206-262-5934, or pr@hollandamerica.com

Web site: http://www.hollandamerica.com/

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HUMBER COASTGUARD ASSIST CHILDREN IN TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS

2005-09-11T07:01:00.000-07:00

HUMBER COASTGUARD ASSIST CHILDREN IN TWO SEPARATE INCIDENTS

London, 11 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty Notice 1) issued by the
Government News Network on 11 September 2005
Just before midday today Humber Coastguard received a report of an 11 year old
boy who had fallen about 30 feet down cliffs at Berwick beach near the holiday
park, and urgent assistance was required. The boy was complaining of ankle and
lower back injuries and an ambulance had already been despatched to the scene.

Berwick Coastguard were immediately called out to assist and a rescue
helicopter was scrambled from RAF Boulmer. The boy was prepared for airlift at
the site and gently put onto a spinal board. Both he and his mother who are
both from the Edinburgh area were then taken to Newcastle General Hospital
due to the nature of his injuries.

In the meantime, a small chartered pleasure boat `Dragonfly' from Hull
Marina with 9 people on board - including a 9 year old and two 13 year
old children, contacted Humber Coastguard reporting that they were aground
at Reeds Island in the River Humber. Although they were content to wait for
the tide to turn and be lifted off, the Coastguard advised them that the
tide was decreasing and that they would be stranded there for many hours.

A rescue vessel was dispatched to the scene but found they could not get with
100 yards of the stranded passenger vessel. Hull Coastguard Rescue Team were
sent to the scene to evaluate the situation from the shoreline.

When it became clear that the passengers would have to remain with their
boat for some considerable time and given their ages, a rescue helicopter
was brought in and all passengers - except the skipper - were airlifted off
to the Infirmary landing site in Hull. No injuries were reported.

Humber Coastguard are now in regular contact with the skipper and have advised
him on vessel movements locally before the rising tide can lift him off the
island later tonight.

Mike Puplett, Watch Manager at Humber Coastguard said

"We hope and trust that the lad who fell down the cliff will make a speedy
recovery and we wish him well. It is however a timely reminder for all
parents and children to stay well back from the edge of cliffs. Paths can
disintegrate in wet weather and cliff edges can become either slippery or
crumbly. Either way, anyone can find themselves very quickly at the bottom
of the cliff rather than the top if they get too close. For visitors and
locals alike we ask you take care on cliffs at all times."

For further details please call:

Mark Clark, The Maritime & Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer on:
(02380) 841840 / (07711) 002678 (mobile) / 07699 701997 (pager)
or during office hours (02380) 329401

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Seaboard Corporation Declares Dividend

2005-09-09T13:38:00.000-07:00

Seaboard Corporation Declares Dividend

SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Seaboard Corporation (AMEX:SEB) with offices at 9000 West 67th Street, Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202, today announced that the Board of Directors of the Corporation has declared a dividend of seventy-five cents ($0.75) per share on the common stock of the Corporation payable September 30, 2005 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2005.

Source: Seaboard Corporation

CONTACT: Seaboard Corporation, +1-913-676-8800

Web site: http://www.seaboardcorp.com/

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Hurricane Katrina Triggers Fishery Failure and Fishery Resource Disaster Declaration in the Gulf of Mexico

2005-09-09T08:32:00.000-07:00

Hurricane Katrina Triggers Fishery Failure and Fishery Resource Disaster Declaration in the Gulf of Mexico

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez today announced a formal determination of a fishery failure in the Gulf of Mexico due to the devastation following Hurricane Katrina. The affected area includes the Florida Keys and from Pensacola, Fla., to the Texas border.

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The determination came in response to a virtual fishery shutdown in the affected states due to major flooding, damage to fishing boats and fishing ports, waterways clogged with debris and closed processing facilities.

"We are taking action now because of the significant economic effects of Hurricane Katrina on fishing communities in the Gulf of Mexico," Secretary Gutierrez said. "Major commercial fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico include finfish, shrimp and oysters, with an estimated value of almost $700 million per year."

Although the extent of the damage to Gulf fishing industries is not yet known, fishing in the region has been essentially halted. NOAA will work with the states to assess damage to the 15 major fishing ports and the 177 seafood processing facilities in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Based on preliminary estimates, there are 432 federally permitted fishing vessels in Alabama; 3,738 in Florida; 1,033 in Louisiana, and 351 in Mississippi. Additional fishermen hold state permits.

The action was made through provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, which makes federal relief funds available to assess the impacts, restore the fisheries, prevent future failure, and assist fishing communities' recovery efforts after a natural disaster, and the Inter- jurisdictional Act, which makes funds available for direct assistance to fishermen to alleviate harm resulting from a natural disaster.

The Administration will work with Congress and affected states to identify on-the-ground needs and develop an emergency plan to meet those needs. Once funds are in place for the disaster assistance plan, NOAA will notify fishermen with information about how to apply for relief.

After Hurricane Ivan struck the Gulf Coast last year, $9 million in aid was appropriated to repair the oyster industries in Ala., Fla., Miss., La. In 1997, $10 million in relief aid was appropriated to recover from damage caused by hurricanes Hugo and Andrew.

"Working with the Gulf States, NOAA will continue efforts to assess fishing industry damage and long-term impacts to the marine environment," said Bill Hogarth, director of NOAA's Fisheries Service.

NOAA's Fisheries Service has made contact with all of its 132 employees and contractors in the Gulf of Mexico region. The agency's facilities in Pascagoula, Mississippi, sustained significant damage due to high winds and flooding and are currently undergoing engineering assessments. In the immediate wake of the hurricane, the agency responded to reports of marine mammal strandings. NOAA currently is working to provide marine enforcement agencies in the Gulf States with immediate recovery funding.

NOAA Fisheries Service is dedicated to protecting and preserving our nation's living marine resources and their habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement. NOAA Fisheries Service provides effective stewardship of these resources for the benefit of the nation, supporting coastal communities that depend upon them, and helping to provide safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities for the American public.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, is dedicated to enhancing economic security and national safety through the prediction and research of weather and climate-related events and providing environmental stewardship of our nation's coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners and nearly 60 countries to develop a global monitoring network that is as integrated as the planet it observes.

On the Web:
NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov/
NOAA Fisheries Service: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/

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Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

CONTACT: Susan Buchanan of National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, +1-301-713-2370

Web site: http://www.noaa.gov/

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U-Haul Expands 30 Days of Free Storage Nationwide to Help Evacuees of Hurricane Katrina

2005-09-08T18:36:00.000-07:00

U-Haul Expands 30 Days of Free Storage Nationwide to Help Evacuees of Hurricane Katrina

PHOENIX, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul International, Inc. announced today that it is expanding its offer of 30 days of free storage nationwide to help Hurricane Katrina evacuees.

Families needing more information about the 30-day free self-storage assistance program should call 1-800-GO-UHAUL or visit their nearest U-Haul Center.

"Hurricane Katrina caused tremendous damage and hardship to the communities we serve, and displaced thousands of families," stated U-Haul Executive Vice President John "J.T." Taylor. "I hope these efforts provide assistance to families that truly need a helping hand. We will continue to help our friends and neighbors in this time of need."

U-Haul has entered its 60th year of serving the do-it-yourself moving and storage customer, with nearly 1,000 facilities across the United States and Canada. With 340,000 rooms and 33 million square feet of storage space, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces, U-Haul is one of the largest operators of self-storage in North America.

Source: U-Haul International, Inc.

CONTACT: Amber Heule, U-Haul Public Relations, +1-602-263-6194,
publicrelations@uhaul.com

Web site: http://www.uhaul.com/

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SEACOR Holdings Announces Expansion of Board of Directors

2005-09-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

SEACOR Holdings Announces Expansion of Board of Directors

HOUSTON, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH) announced today that it has expanded its Board of Directors to twelve members and added Messrs. Steven Webster and Christopher Regan to fill two newly created positions.

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Mr. Webster is President and Co-Managing Partner of Avista Capital Partners LP, an investment partnership which focuses on the energy, media and healthcare industries. From 2000 through June, 2005, Mr. Webster was Chairman of Global Energy Partners, an affiliate of Credit Suisse First Boston's Alternative Capital Division. From 1988 through 1997, Mr. Webster was Chairman and CEO of Falcon Drilling Company, Inc., an offshore drilling company he founded, and through 1999, served as President and CEO of R&B Falcon Corporation, the successor to Falcon formed through its merger with Reading & Bates Corporation and Cliffs Drilling Company. Mr. Webster served as Vice Chairman of R&B Falcon until 2001 when it merged with Transocean, Inc. Mr. Webster serves on the Board of Directors of Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., Grey Wolf, Inc., Basic Energy Services Inc., Crown Resources Corporation, Brigham Exploration Company, Goodrich Petroleum Corporation and various private companies.

Mr. Regan is co-founder and managing director of The Chartis Group, a management consultancy group, with offices in New York, Boston, Chicago and San Francisco, offering strategic, operational and organizational advice to leading healthcare providers, suppliers and payers across the U.S. Mr. Regan was formerly a senior partner with CSC Healthcare / APM Consulting. Prior to co-founding The Chartis Group in 2001, Mr. Regan served as President of H- Works, the consulting division of The Advisory Board Company. Mr. Regan also serves as a Trustee of Hamilton College, Lawrence Hospital Center in Bronxville, New York and Ascension Health Ventures.

SEACOR is a global provider of marine support and transportation service, primarily to the energy and chemical industries. SEACOR and its subsidiaries provide customers with a full suite of marine-related services including offshore services, U.S. coastwise shipping, inland river services, helicopter services, environmental services, and offshore and harbor towing services. SEACOR is uniquely focused on providing highly responsive local service, combined with the highest safety standards, innovative technology, modern efficient equipment, and dedicated, professional employees.

For additional information, contact Timothy McKeand, Vice President, at (954) 524-4200 ext. 820 or visit SEACOR's website at http://www.seacorholdings.com/.

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Source: SEACOR Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Timothy McKeand, Vice President, SEACOR Holdings Inc.,
+1-954-524-4200 ext. 820

Web site: http://www.seacorholdings.com/

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Making the Grade: Signature of Excellence Innovations Keep Premium Cruise Leader at Head of Class

2005-09-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

Making the Grade: Signature of Excellence Innovations Keep Premium Cruise Leader at Head of Class

SEATTLE, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's competitive travel market demands progressive product differentiation, and Holland America Line's unprecedented $225 million Signature of Excellence initiative lays claim to some of the cruise industry's top innovations.

"The Signature of Excellence innovations seamlessly blend the progressive programming and service elements expected by today's sophisticated travelers with the unparalleled comfort of traveling with one of the world's most experienced cruise lines," says Richard D. Meadows, CTC, Holland America Line's senior vice president, marketing and sales.

Among the most significant Signature of Excellence Innovations are:

-- Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine. Holland America Line features the only fleetwide dedicated state-of-the-art show kitchens at sea, each resembling the elaborate kitchens used by celebrated chefs on television cooking programs. Innovative theater-styled venues offer large overhead plasma video screens providing close-up views of food preparation, and a large cooking display counter where guests can learn new techniques and recipes. More than 60 top chefs, wine experts and cookbook authors will sail in each year, and classes and demonstrations will be offered on every sailing.

-- Explorations Cafe -- powered by The New York Times. This exclusive and progressive cafe offers guests an opportunity to sip coffee, browse through one of the most extensive libraries at sea, enjoy a wide selection of music at several listening stations or surf the Internet. They may also work on specially designed New York Times crossword puzzles and receive complimentary access to "TimesTalks" events and the NYTimes.com website.

-- Mariner's Dream beds. All staterooms and suites will be outfitted with plush, custom-designed Sealy Posturpedic Euro-top mattresses and feature 250- thread count cotton bed linens (Penthouse and Deluxe Verandah suites feature comfortable duvets, too). The mattresses have proved so popular with guests that they will be available for purchase shortly through an on-line store. Additional new stateroom amenities include thick Egyptian cotton towels and deluxe waffle and terry cloth bathrobes; premium massage showerheads; magnifying make-up mirrors with halo lighting and salon-quality hair dryers; a stainless steel basket filled with fresh fruit; and, a stainless-steel ice bucket and serving tray for beverages.

-- Flat Screen TVs. All staterooms will feature state-of-the-art flat screen TVs and accompanying DVD/CD players. An extensive collection of DVDs is available for guests in the library at Explorations Cafe -- powered by The New York Times. DVD rentals are complimentary for all suite guests with a minimal fee for others.

-- Family Reunion Program. The first of its kind in the industry, the Family and Friends Program rewards families who cruise together with extra amenities including special group pricing. Extras include a Fountain Soda Package for every member; a family photo per stateroom; and a choice of either dinner for the whole family in the line's alternative Pinnacle Grill Restaurant or, on Caribbean cruises, free rentals of snorkel gear and swim mats or banana boat rides for all on Half Moon Cay, the line's award-winning private island.

-- The Loft & The Oasis. Among the most innovative teen-only areas in the industry, the new facilities are exclusively for ages 13 to 17. The Loft appears as a New York artist's studio with a flair of bright colors and funky patterns. A secluded staircase leads to The Oasis, an adult-free zone and hideaway giving teens sun-drenched deck space with hammocks and a waterfall. With a focus on the arts and creativity, the expanded Club HAL(R) now caters to kids as young as 3 years with supervised, age- and destination-appropriate activities for kids up to age 12. Club HAL After Hours now offers childcare from 10 pm to midnight.

-- Half Moon Cay. Nearly every Holland America Line Caribbean itinerary features a day at exclusive Half Moon Cay -- the highest-rated private island in the cruise industry and Holland America Line's highest-rated Caribbean port call. A bird-watching sanctuary, the cruise line carefully crafted new activities designed to offer guests an elevated sense of exploration, discovery and adventure consistent with the island's natural beauty. Enhancements include a horseback riding and swimming tour, a stingray adventure program, guided AquaTrax watercraft tour, and a fun-filled family aqua park. The new activities augment Half Moon Cay's extensive array of existing excursions including scuba diving tours, catch-and-release deep sea fishing trips, eco tours by glass-bottom boat, kayak trips and parasailing.

-- One-touch Concierge & Neptune Lounge. Widely renowned for its world-class service, Holland America Line provides all guests in verandah suites with personalized, 24-hour phone concierge service to assist with special requests, spa or dinner reservations, room service and other needs. In addition, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge offers a quiet place to relax and work with one-on-one concierge service to deluxe verandah and penthouse suite guests. The fleet-wide lounges provide work tables, TV, library, sofas and chairs, and refreshments. Guests enjoy personalized service to confirm shore excursions, car rentals, spa appointments, and reservations at the Pinnacle Grill. One-Touch Concierge Service is available to deluxe suite guests when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

-- More Times and Options to Dine. Holland America Line offers an elevated five-star dining experience, showcasing exceptional quality and choice unmatched in the premium cruise category. Enhancements include the elegant, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill, a fine-dining Northwest-themed steakhouse on every ship featuring Sterling Silver premium meats and fresh seafood served with distinctive Bulgari china, Frette linens and elegant Riedle stemware. An impressive four dining times are offered in the main dining room, catering to the varied schedules of its guests with enhanced one-on-one service. Made-to-order dinner entrees and table-side wait service are also offered in the Lido Restaurant's popular casual dining alternative. And all guests may enjoy 24-hour complimentary room service.

-- Greenhouse Spa and Salon. Holland America Line teamed up with The Greenhouse Spa and Salon, a popular spa brand in Dallas and New York City, to provide a wide selection of signature treatments and fitness activities. Greenhouse Spa expansions feature additional treatment rooms: including couple's massage rooms, dry float suite with massage option, thermal suites with hydro-therapy pool and steam room; and heated ceramic lounges. It also features a new manicure and pedicure area and the Lifestyle Fitness Center.

Since announcing the Signature of Excellence in 2003, all ships now offer stateroom amenities, suite enhancements, Neptune Lounge, dining enhancements and the Pinnacle Grill. Ten ships feature the plush Mariner Dream beds with the remaining two to receive them in fall 2005.

Half of Holland America Line's five-star fleet already showcases new construction enhancements such as the Explorations Cafe - powered by The New York Times, the Greenhouse Spa and Salon, Culinary Arts Center presented by Food & Wine Magazine and the expanded youth facilities. Three remaining ships will be completed in fall 2005 and four in 2006. Signature of Excellence enhancements may vary slightly by ship.

- www.hollandamerica.com -

About Holland America Line (a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE:CCL)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:CUK))

With the introduction of the 1,848-passenger ms Noordam in early 2006, Holland America Line's fleet grows to 13 ships, offering nearly 500 cruises from more than 25 home ports. The award-winning premium cruise line excels at providing gracious and attentive service. Holland America Line's $225 million, fleetwide Signature of Excellence enhancements feature new programs and amenities including product and service enhancements in stateroom accommodations, dining, service, enrichment programs and activities, and worldwide itineraries. Six ships are completed with the rest to be finished by the end of 2006. For more information, consult a travel agent, call 1-877-SAIL-HAL (877-724-5425) or visit www.hollandamerica.com.

World's Leading Cruise Lines

Holland America Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Seabourn Cruise Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Sharing a passion to please each guest and a commitment to quality and value, these lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. The World's Leading Cruise Lines offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirable destinations.

Contact: Rose Abello/Erik Elvejord
Phone: 206-301-5318; 206-313-7673 cell phone
Fax: 206-262-5934 E-mail: pr@hollandamerica.com

Source: Holland America Line

CONTACT: Rose Abello or Erik Elvejord both of Holland America Line
+1-206-301-5318 or cell, +1-206-313-7673, or fax, +1-206-262-5934, or
pr@hollandamerica.com

Web site: http://www.hollandamerica.com/

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ILA Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Will Assist Gulf Area Members and Families; International Pledges $1 Million and Atlantic Coast District Adds $500,000

2005-09-08T14:07:00.000-07:00

ILA Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund Will Assist Gulf Area Members and Families; International Pledges $1 Million and Atlantic Coast District Adds $500,000

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- While it is uncertain how much money will be needed to rebuild Gulf port areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the International Longshoremen's Association, AFL-CIO is trying to ease the burden for its membership and families living and working in the Gulf area. Even as the storm was making its way through the States of Mississippi, Louisiana and Alabama in late August, ILA President John Bowers established an ILA Hurricane Katrina Fund and contacted his membership throughout the United States and Canada asking for their help.

"Hundreds of members in many of the Gulf Coast States have suffered terrible losses as a result of this devastating hurricane," said President Bowers. "Lives have been lost, many more have been injured, homes destroyed and jobs eliminated. It is our duty and obligation as ILA members to help our brothers and sisters in need."

Within a week, contributions have been coming into ILA headquarters in New York. On Thursday, September 8th, President Bowers announced that the ILA's Executive Council approved a donation of $1 million to go into this ILA Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The ILA's Atlantic Coast District Executive Board likewise approved a donation to the fund of $500,000.00.

The ILA's South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District covers the area most impacted by the destruction of Hurricane Katrina. The ILA District officers and staff have been working round-the-clock for the past 12 days trying to assist ILA members in those affected areas. The District has called for emergency meetings on Monday and Tuesday, September 12 and 13 in Houston to bring together ILA locals from the Gulf area to assess damages to port areas from Hurricane Katrina and how best to get immediate relief to ILA members and their families.

The ILA's Executive Officers will participate in these Houston meetings.

The ILA continues to accept contributions to their Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Contributions should be made payable to the ILA and designated for the Hurricane Katrina relief effort and mailed to 17 Battery Place, Suite 930, New York, NY 10004.

Source: International Longshoremen's Association

CONTACT: James McNamara, Director of PR for ILA, +1-212-425-1200

Web site: http://ilaunion.org/

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Northrop Grumman Provides Operational/Damage Assessment of Hurricane Katrina

2005-09-08T13:49:00.000-07:00

Northrop Grumman Provides Operational/Damage Assessment of Hurricane Katrina

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) stated today that the impact of Hurricane Katrina ("Katrina") will affect the near-term operations and financial results of its Ship Systems sector, which is reported as part of the Ships segment in the company's financial reports. Other Northrop Grumman sectors operate smaller facilities in the Gulf Coast region that have also been impacted by Katrina, but to a much lesser extent than the Ship Systems operations. While the company's facilities have incurred significant damage and its operations have been impacted, the company also stated that it has adequate resources and liquidity to meet its current obligations and does not expect a material impact to its overall financial health. The company presently expects that its 2006 financial guidance will be largely unaffected by the hurricane, as there are aggressive efforts underway to restore the shipyards to full operations.

Northrop Grumman expects to begin a phased resumption of shipbuilding activity at its Ship Systems operations in New Orleans, La., Pascagoula, Miss. and Gulfport, Miss. during the month of September. Despite extensive damage to the shipyard facilities, major shipyard assets, such as cranes, dry docks and most fabrication facilities, have survived the hurricane and are being brought back to an operational status. Approximately 2,500 people are now working to clean up and help bring the shipyards back to production.

For 2005, Northrop Grumman expects its financial results to be affected by Katrina in three primary categories: cost of damage repair, delay of work and cost growth on contracts. With respect to the cost of damage repair, Northrop Grumman has insurance coverage addressing damage resulting from Katrina and is closely coordinating with its underwriters as the damage-assessment process continues. Although the company cannot currently estimate the full extent of the property damage, Northrop Grumman believes its insurance is adequate to cover the preponderance of any such costs.

Closure of the three operations as a result of the hurricane will significantly delay work in process at all sites. In addition to the clean-up and repair required on site, basic infrastructure in the surrounding area has been severely damaged. Many of the company's employees have also been individually impacted, causing delays in work proceeding. Northrop Grumman expects that contract work will resume in a phased approach at all three sites. The company's previous financial guidance for 2005 included an expectation of approximately $950 million in revenue from the three operations for the remainder of the year. Northrop Grumman now expects revenues and operating margin to be lower due to work disruption and delay. As the shipyards are brought back into operation, the rate of business resumption will determine the impact on the 2005 results. The company's current expectation is that work delay will negatively impact its 2005 earnings by $.06 to $.12 per share.

Northrop Grumman also expects to encounter cost growth on Ship Systems contracts. As a result of the delay and disruption associated with repairing the shipyards, the phased restart of work effort, the costs associated with the retention of employees and other ongoing expenses, it anticipates additional costs will be assigned to current contracts within Ship Systems. These additional costs are generally allowable under government contracts, but margin under those contracts may be affected by varying cost-share arrangements. The company is working with its customers and underwriters to mitigate the potential impact of these cost effects. The company cannot presently estimate, but is working to assess, the degree to which the earnings impact of this cost growth will be recognized in current periods, the extent to which these impacts are recoverable and the degree to which such recovery may be reflected in subsequent period results.

The projected effects of the above categories of impact are based on prior experience in achieving recovery of operations and expenses following storms; however, the broad scale of economic impact resulting from Katrina is more extensive than the events associated with the company's relevant prior experience. The company will assess its progress toward recovery, and will review whether there is a need for an impairment test of certain of its long-lived assets at the affected locations.

Northrop Grumman is proud of the hard work and dedication of its Gulf Coast employees in the face of extreme personal hardship. The company is equally dedicated to the rapid resumption of our work serving America's critical defense needs.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a global defense company headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. Northrop Grumman provides technologically advanced, innovative products, services and solutions in systems integration, defense electronics, information technology, advanced aircraft, shipbuilding and space technology. With more than 125,000 employees, and operations in all 50 states and 25 countries, Northrop Grumman serves U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers.

Note: Certain statements and assumptions in this release contain or are based on "forward-looking" information (that Northrop Grumman believes to be within the definition in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and involve risks and uncertainties, and include, among others, statements in the future tense, and all statements accompanied by terms such as "project," "expect," "estimate," "assume," "believe," "guidance," "anticipate," or variations thereof. In addition to the risks and uncertainties contained in the companies filings from time to time with the Securities Exchange Commission, including forms 10-K and 10-Q, the forward-looking statements in this release are based on preliminary estimates and actual outcomes are dependent upon additional factors that are currently not susceptible of quantification, such as, among other things, actual recoveries under insurance contracts, contractual performance relief and sharing requirements, impacts of timing of cash receipts and availability of other mitigating elements. This information reflects the company's best estimates when made, but the company expressly disclaims any duty to update this information if new data becomes available or estimates change after the date of this release.

Source: Northrop Grumman Corporation

CONTACT: Media, Dan McClain, +1-310-201-3335, or Investors, Gaston Kent,
+1-310-229-3423, both of Northrop Grumman Corporation

Web site: http://www.northropgrumman.com/

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Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. to Present at Jefferies Second Annual Shipping Conference in New York

2005-09-08T13:36:00.000-07:00

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. to Present at Jefferies Second Annual Shipping Conference in New York

NEW YORK, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ:EGLE) announced today that the Company's Chief Executive Officer Sophocles Zoullas and Chief Financial Officer Alan Ginsberg will be presenting at the Jefferies Second Annual Shipping Conference at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York on Thursday, September 15, 2005 at 8:15 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

The presentation will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed at http://www.jefferies.com/0905shipping. In addition the accompanying slide presentation will be available in the Investor Relations section of Eagle's website at www.eagleships.com.

About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. is a Marshall Islands corporation headquartered in New York City. We are the largest U.S. based owner of Handymax dry bulk vessels, which are dry bulk vessels range in size from 35,000 to 60,000 deadweight tons, or dwt, and transport a broad range of major and minor bulk cargoes, including iron ore, coal, grain, cement and fertilizer, along worldwide shipping routes. Our strategy is to charter our modern fleet primarily pursuant to one- to three-year time charters to allow us to take advantage of the stable cash flow and high utilization rates that are associated with medium- to long-term time charters.

Investor Contact Media Contact
Alan Ginsberg Jon Morgan
Chief Financial Officer Kekst and Company
212-785-2500 212-521-4800

Source: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

CONTACT: Investors - Alan Ginsberg, Chief Financial Officer of Eagle
Bulk Shipping Inc., +1-212-785-2500; Media - Jon Morgan of Kekst and Company,
+1-212-521-4800

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General Dynamics to Provide Digital Stores Management System to Republic of Korea Navy

2005-09-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

General Dynamics to Provide Digital Stores Management System to Republic of Korea Navy

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems has been awarded a contract by L-3 Communications Integrated Systems to provide the Digital Stores Management System (DSMS) for eight Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy P-3 Orion aircraft. General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD).

The DSMS releases and controls aircraft weapons and sensors, enabling search and destroy capabilities. The system includes stores management processors and software, as well as a digital interface and easy-to-use controls for the cockpit crew. Fully compliant with MIL-STD-1760, the system uses standardized electrical and digital connectivity between weapons and the aircraft. The DSMS offers the Korean Navy options to deploy modern weapons, including the Harpoon Block II missile system.

"General Dynamics has extensive experience providing advanced weapons systems for P-3C and S-3B maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft," said Mike Fraser, vice president and general manager of General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems. "This award broadens our presence in the international maritime surveillance aircraft market and allows us to leverage our knowledge to support the ROK Navy initiative to modernize its mission systems and revitalize its P-3 aircraft to achieve desired service life."

The DSMS design reflects a modular and flexible architecture that uses off-the-shelf hardware and software elements to reduce development costs and risks. General Dynamics' experience with current U.S. Navy P-3C systems allows the company to maximize commonality, giving the ROK Navy supportability and growth options.

Work will be performed in Bloomington, Minn., and includes design, subsystem integration, test and installation support.

L-3 Communications Integrated Systems is an SEI CMM level 5 software developer and integrator of complex electronic systems for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. Headquartered in Greenville, Texas, L-3 IS also operates from major sites in Austin and Waco, Texas; Madison, Miss.; Lexington, Ky.; Tulsa, Okla.; Easton, Md.; Newport News, Va.; and Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading provider of transformational mission solutions in command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Customers include those in the defense, intelligence, homeland security and homeland defense communities. More information is available on the Internet at http://www.gd-ais.com/.

General Dynamics, headquartered in Falls Church, Va., employs approximately 70,800 people worldwide and had 2004 revenue of $19.2 billion. The company is a market leader in mission-critical information systems and technologies; land and expeditionary combat systems, armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and business aviation.

Source: General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

CONTACT: Jessica Pantages of General Dynamics Advanced Information
Systems, +1-703-271-7316, Fax: +1-703-271-7453, jessica.pantages@gd-ais.com

Web site: http://www.generaldynamics.com/
http://www.gd-ais.com/

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PORTLAND COASTGUARD RESCUE TWO CREW FROM SUNKEN VESSEL AND SEARCH FOR THIRD MAN

2005-09-08T06:40:00.000-07:00

PORTLAND COASTGUARD RESCUE TWO CREW FROM SUNKEN VESSEL AND SEARCH FOR THIRD MAN

London, 8 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (347) issued by the Government
News Network on 8 September 2005
At midday today Portland Coastguard received a distress call on VHF radio
from the fishing vessel Blue Sonata reporting that they were taking in water
and required urgent assistance. They were only able to give an estimated
position South of Lulworth. Seconds later the vessel had capsized and sunk
and at this point the Coastguard lost communications with them.

Portland Coastguard scrambled the Coastguard Rescue Helicopter Whiskey Bravo
and the Weymouth RNLI inshore and all weather lifeboats to the scene. The
Coastguard Helicopter located two survivors; a man and a woman in the water
and winched them into the aircraft, half a mile South of White Nothe, Lulworth.

The survivors reported that the third member of their crew was missing,
having last been seen going into the cock pit to retrieve life jackets seconds
before the vessel sank. The survivors went into the water and did not see
the man come to the surface of the water after the vessel sank seconds later.

The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter, Weymouth RNLI lifeboats and several local
vessels are searching the area around the sunken vessel for the missing man.

The Blue Sonata is a 10 metre fishing vessel registered in Weymouth.

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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United Fishermen of Alaska Support Gulf Shrimpers With Assistance

2005-09-08T06:29:00.000-07:00

United Fishermen of Alaska Support Gulf Shrimpers With Assistance

-- UFA donates equipment, services and personnel to Southern Shrimp Alliance in response to the effects of Katrina --

JUNEAU, Alaska and CHARLESTON, S.C., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The United Fishermen of Alaska, one of the nation's largest commercial fishing groups, has extended offers of support to the Southern Shrimp Alliance and its more than 500 members in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. The offer of support includes gear, apparel and logistical support to SSA which is made up of shrimp boat, dock and business owners in eight states spanning the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts.

"As an industry we are one of the most competitive around," explained Mark Vinsel, UFA's executive director. "However, there's an unspoken code among all fishermen that whenever one of us is in need it's everyone's responsibility to do what's needed to help. It's a brutal business that is often at the mercy of Mother Nature, and this week's Gulf hurricane could be next week's Alaskan tidal wave."

Currently, the UFA is working with SSA and other organizations such as Wild American(R) Shrimp, Inc. to tally a list of pressing items of need. At the top of list is gear, including netting, apparel and replacement parts and machinery. In addition, UFA is working with Alaskan Senator Lisa Murkowski to initiate a coordinated effort with other sectors of the Alaska seafood industry.

"Shrimping in the United States has always been more than just a business, it has been a way of life," commented Joey Rodriguez, SSA president. "Shrimping has defined entire communities throughout the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard. Today, our tradition, our way of life is threatened. We welcome the support of our Alaskan brothers and thank them for their efforts as we rebuild our industry and communities."

"Obviously this disaster is without precedent. But the domestic shrimp industry and the American shrimper has a history of facing and overcoming obstacles, including natural disaster," explained Eddie Gordon, past SSA president and executive director of Wild American(R) Shrimp, Inc. "This is a region, a people and an industry that weathers storms and rebuilds communities. And in that respect, Katrina will not be different thanks to the generous support of UFA and others."

The United Fishermen of Alaska is an umbrella organization of 31 Alaska commercial fishing groups dedicated to keeping Alaska's commercial fishing industry viable and healthy while fostering positive relationships among all sectors of the industry from harvester to consumer. In addition, UFA also supports efforts to increase consumption of Alaska's seafood while educating the general public and politicians as to the economic, cultural and social importance of the Alaska seafood industry.

The Southern Shrimp Alliance (SSA) is a non-profit alliance of members of the shrimp industry in eight states committed to preventing the continued deterioration of America's domestic shrimp industry and to ensuring the industry's future viability. Wild American(R) Shrimp, Inc. is the marketing and education arm of SSA, serving as the national voice for the shrimp fishermen and processors in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas.

Source: United Fishermen of Alaska

CONTACT: Mark Vinsel of United Fishermen of Alaska, +1-907-586-2820, or
ufa1@ufa-fish.org ; or Mark Wheeler of Wild American(R) Shrimp, Inc.,
+1-404-587-1549 ext. 16, or m.wheeler@hausergroup.com

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CARGO SHIP DETAINED BY THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

2005-09-08T03:41:00.000-07:00

CARGO SHIP DETAINED BY THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

London, 8 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Press Notice No: 346-05) issued
by the Government News Network on 8 September 2005
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained the 'Berkan B' at Ipswich Port

The Georgian flagged, 3988 GT, general cargo ship was detained on 5TH
September following an inspection by the MCA. Surveyors were alerted to the
vessel by the pilot who was told by the master that the crew had not been
paid for 3 months and were living off bread and olives.

The attending Inspector found the following detainable items:

- Difficulty launching starboard lifeboat
- Engineroom fire dampers seized open
- GMDSS radio equipment reserve power deficient.

In general major safety items were poorly maintained. The accommodation
was in a bad condition and deficiencies included: deep freeze not working;
insufficient food on board; no laundry facilities; domestic fridges in poor
condition and floor coverings missing.

In response to one of the recommendations of Lord Donaldson's Inquiry into
the prevention of pollution from merchant shipping and in compliance with
the EU Directive on Port State Control (95/21/EC as amended), the Maritime
and Coastguard agency (MCA) publishes full details of the foreign flagged
vessels detained in UK ports each month.

Inspections of foreign flagged ships in UK ports are undertaken by surveyors
from the MCA. Where a ship is found to be deficient or lacks the required
documentation, MCA surveyors can take a range of actions leading to detention
in serious cases. The UK is part of a regional agreement on port state
control known as the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control
(Paris MOU) and information on all ships that are inspected is held centrally
in an electronic database known as SIReNaC. This allows the ships of flags
with poor detention records to be targeted for future inspection.

Detained ships have to satisfy MCA surveyors that remedial work has been
carried out before they are allowed to leave port

Peter Walley, detaining Surveyor said:

"The ship was in a poor condition, living and working conditions were
particularly poor with no fresh provisions on board. The local chaplain
from the Missions to Seaman is liaising with the crew and the ITF have been
informed of the non payment of wages."

Notes to editors:

Pictures of the Berkan B can be downloaded from www.gnn.gov.uk

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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SEACOR Holdings Announces Executive Changes

2005-09-07T14:32:00.000-07:00

SEACOR Holdings Announces Executive Changes

HOUSTON, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH) announced today that Randall Blank, currently SEACOR's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary, will assume full-time responsibility as President and CEO of its environmental division, SEACOR Environmental Services Inc. ("SES"), and that Richard Ryan will assume the position of Chief Financial Officer for SEACOR. Alice Gran, SEACOR's Senior Vice President and General Counsel, will become Corporate Secretary.

Charles Fabrikant, Chairman and CEO of SEACOR, remarked, "Ran and I have worked together for the past 21 years and co-founded SEACOR in 1989. He has been instrumental in every transaction that has made the Company what it has become today. For the past three years, Ran has also overseen the growth of our environmental unit, primarily consisting of the National Response Corporation and The O'Brien's Group, and has been the driving force in developing its international presence. Our goal is to grow our environmental business more aggressively. Ran has a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, and is the ideal leader to capitalize on SES' potential. We are also excited about the prospects for Applied Process Technology, Inc., a SEACOR investment which provides innovative, waste-free technologies for clean water. Fortunately, we have depth in management allowing us to fill Ran's shoes by bringing in a highly qualified individual who has been with us almost 10 years and is familiar with our culture. Richard Ryan also headed the transition team responsible for integrating Seabulk and SEACOR."

Mr. Ryan started his career as a certified accountant in the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He has 28 years of experience in the offshore industry, and has worked in Houston, Singapore, France and the United Kingdom. Mr. Ryan, who most recently served as SEACOR Marine International's Chief Operating Officer, will be succeeded in that role by Clyde Camburn, who has served as international controller for the offshore marine group for the last three years.

In a related executive change, Matthew Cenac, currently SEACOR's Controller, will become SEACOR's Chief Accounting Officer and will relocate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Lenny Dantin, currently Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will remain in the Company's Morgan City, Louisiana office and assist with other financial matters.

This release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements concerning management's expectations, strategic objectives, business prospects, anticipated economic performance and financial condition and other similar matters involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of results to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements discussed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among others: the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry, the operation of Offshore Marine Services and Helicopter Services in a highly competitive environment, changes in foreign political, military and economic conditions, the dependence of Offshore Marine Services and Helicopter Services on several customers, industry fleet capacity, the ongoing need to replace aging vessels, restrictions imposed by the Shipping Acts and Aviation Acts on the amount of foreign ownership of the Company's Common Stock, safety record requirements related to Offshore Marine Services and Helicopter Services, changes in foreign and domestic oil and gas exploration and production activity, vessel and helicopter-related risks of Offshore Marine Services and Helicopter Services, effects of adverse weather conditions and seasonality on Helicopter Services, dependence of spill response revenue on the number and size of spills and upon continuing government regulation in this area and our ability to comply with such regulation and other governmental regulation, changes in NRC's OSRO classification, effects of adverse weather and river conditions and seasonality on inland river operations, the level of grain export volume, the effect of fuel prices on barge towing costs, variability in freight rates for inland river barges, liability in connection with providing spill response services, the effect of international economic and political factors in inland river operations, the intense competition faced by Inland River Services, adequacy of insurance coverage, currency exchange fluctuations, the attraction and retention of qualified personnel by the Company, and various other matters, many of which are beyond the Company's control and other factors. The words "estimate," "project," "intend," "believe," "plan" "goal" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward- looking statements speak only as of the date of the document in which they are made. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based. The forward-looking statements in this release should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect our businesses, particularly those mentioned under "Forward-Looking Statements" in Item 7 of our Form 10-K and SEACOR's periodic reporting on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K (if any), which we incorporate by reference.

For additional information, contact Timothy McKeand, Vice President, at (954) 524-4200 ext. 820 or visit SEACOR's website at http://www.seacorholdings.com/ .

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Source: SEACOR Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Timothy McKeand, Vice President, SEACOR Holdings,
+1-954-524-4200, ext. 820

Web site: http://www.seacorholdings.com/

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Greenhouse Gas Technology Center Completes Verification of EnviroFuels Additive for Off-road Heavy Duty Diesel Engines

2005-09-07T07:22:00.000-07:00

Greenhouse Gas Technology Center Completes Verification of EnviroFuels Additive for Off-road Heavy Duty Diesel Engines

Fuel additive improved fuel efficiency in a diesel-electric locomotive

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C., Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenhouse Gas Technology Center (GHG Center) today announced that it has independently verified the performance of a new patented technology called Diesel Fuel Catalyzer, owned by EnviroFuels, L.P. of Houston, Texas.

The product is marketed as a diesel fuel additive for heavy duty diesel engine applications that, according to EnviroFuels, reduces fuel consumption and combustion emissions in large diesel engines through three processes: cleaning, surface friction reduction and fuel combustion improvements.

Independent performance verification was conducted by the GHG Center using a diesel freight locomotive. Tests occurred at the St. Lawrence & Atlantic Railroad (SLA), a division of Genesee & Wyoming, Inc., near Auburn, Maine. SLA provided the test locomotive, fuel, resistive load bank, plant facilities, technical, mechanical, and managerial support. Partial funding was provided by the U.S. EPA and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. A synopsis and final performance evaluation report can be accessed on the U.S. EPA ETV website at http://www.epa.gov/etv/verifications or at http://www.sri-rtp.com/.

Brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC) and brake-specific gaseous emissions showed statistically significant reductions of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbon emissions. Despite reductions in opacity, total particulate matter emissions increased, but remained below regulatory limits.

"In treated fuel tests, the Diesel Fuel Catalyzer product did improve fuel economy by about five percent using the EPA Line Haul Model and 10 percent using the EPA Switch Mode Model, while significantly reducing certain emissions as claimed," said Tim Hansen, director of the GHG Center at Southern Research. "Overall, we were able to validate EnviroFuel claims, and see this product having a potential impact in the railroad, construction, marine and industrial power plant industries as well."

"The ETV process is the most rigorous technology evaluation available for our product," said Chris Schembri, president, EnviroFuels Rail, LLC. "We are pleased that the testing has confirmed the significant economic and environmental benefits of our technology."

"After field testing this product for nearly a year in varying terrains, climates and locomotive duty cycles, we are pleased with the overall results we have seen," added David Powell, vice president-Locomotives, Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. "Among the most important benefits are the reduction in diesel fuel consumption and the associated savings in fuel costs. The product also provides significant environmental benefits in the form of reduced exhaust emissions, fire suppression and internal engine carbon reduction. These results add to the already substantial advantages of moving freight by rail."

The GHG Center is a public/private partnership between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Birmingham, Alabama-based Southern Research Institute, operating under the EPA's Environmental Technology Verification (ETV) program. The GHG Center looks for promising greenhouse gas mitigation technologies, subjects them to independent third-party performance testing, and provides performance results to the public free of charge. To date, the GHG Center has verified-or is in the process of verifying-31 different environmental and energy technologies that can significantly impact greenhouse gas and other emissions.

Verifications generally involve the measurement of energy conversion efficiency, air pollution emission rates, secondary environmental impacts, operational performance, cost performance, and other variables of interest to purchasers and other stakeholders. Technology performance verifications are accomplished using measurement and analysis methods that have been reviewed and approved by independent expert stakeholder panels.

Since 1997, the GHG Center has verified commercial ready technologies in advanced energy production and transportation systems, solid waste management, oil and gas production and distribution, greenhouse gas monitoring, agricultural waste management systems, advanced refrigeration systems, and other areas. Like the Diesel Fuel Catalyzer, technologies typically evaluated by the GHG Center offer the promise of multiple benefits to users and the environment.

About Southern Research Institute

Southern Research is an independent, not-for-profit organization that conducts scientific research at facilities in Alabama, Florida, Maryland and North Carolina. Southern Research provides contract research in the fields of engineering, automotive research and testing, environmental and energy-related research, and pre-clinical drug discovery and drug development. For more information, see www.southernresearch.org.

Media Contact: Rhonda Jung, Southern Research Institute, 205-581-2317, jung@sri.org

Source: Southern Research Institute

CONTACT: Rhonda Jung of Southern Research Institute, +1-205-581-2317, or
jung@sri.org

Web site: http://www.southernresearch.org/
http://www.epa.gov/etv/verifications
http://www.sri-rtp.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Regarding Applicants for Technology Verification: Companies interested in verification testing of their greenhouse gas technologies can download the Application for Testing at the GHG Center website (www.sri-rtp.com) and submit the form as instructed. For additional information, interested persons may contact Tim Hansen (hansen@sri.org or 919- 806-3456).

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TANKER DETAINED BY THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

2005-09-07T05:47:00.000-07:00

TANKER DETAINED BY THE MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

London, 7 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Press Notice No: 344-05) issued
by the Government News Network on 7 September 2005
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) announced today that they had detained
the Liberian flagged, 12,758 GT tanker 'Oil Ambassador', IMO Number 8014203
on the 31st August at its berth at Purfleet, Port of London.

The attending Inspector found the following detainable items:

* Radio Equipment Defective

* Cleanliness of engine room and galley very poor

* Fire Doors inoperative.

A further inspection on the 2nd September revealed serious deficiencies in
the on-board Safety Management System and the vessel was further detained for:

- Crew not able to operate planned maintenance system

- Not able to conduct satisfactory emergency drill

- Planned maintenance system not functioning.

Other deficiencies to be rectified prior to departure were: cockroach
infestation; cold room over temperature and dirty; rotten provisions; no hot
water available in the galley and accommodation and widespread deck corrosion.

Detained ships have to satisfy MCA surveyors that remedial work has been
carried out before they are allowed to leave port

Pat Dolby, Head of Inspection Branch, said:

"This case brings to light the importance of Port State control, which
allows the UK to monitor and inspect foreign vessels in territorial waters
and reveals the poor conditions that some seafarers have to suffer."

Notes to Editors:

A sample of pictures taken during the inspection can be downloaded at
www.gnn.gov.uk

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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NOAA Hurricane Katrina Support Activities

2005-09-06T14:47:00.000-07:00

NOAA Hurricane Katrina Support Activities

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration provides a variety of support activities for areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. This release provides a summary of activities completed or anticipated to start within the next 24-72 hours.

(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20041022/DCF003LOGO )

NOAA MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS
PAO: Jeanne Kouhestani (301) 713-3431 ext. 220, cellular (301) 787-7269
* NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER is deployed in Gulf of Mexico, conducting survey
and support activities.
* NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON underway from Norfolk, VA, for survey
operations in the Gulf of Mexico.

NOAA OCEAN SERVICE
PAO: Ben Sherman (301) 713-3066, cellular (202) 253-5256
* NOAA Navigational Response Teams are mobile emergency response units
equipped and trained to survey ports and nearby shore waterways. These
teams check for submerged obstructions that could cause hazards to
shipping. Navigation Response Team 1 has completed side scan surveys
of the Mobile Ship Channel yesterday and began surveys in other areas
of Mobile. NRT1 will complete surveys in Mobile Bay today.
* NRT4 is continuing to side scan survey in the Mississippi River just
north of the New Orleans international airport.
* NRT6 continues in transit to Baton Rouge, La. from Long Beach, Calif.
* NOAA contract vessel DAVIDSON is enroute to resume surveys in the
Mississippi north of Pilottown, La.
* NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration is supporting US Coast Guard
unified command in Baton Rouge, La.
* In the past week NOAA has collected aerial images of the hardest hit
areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. This data has been made
available to federal, state, local agencies as well as the public in
order to facilitate the appropriate government response as well as
address the concerns of the general public. These images are available
via the Internet at http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/ To date NOAA has
provided over 20 terabytes of data and has facilitated the use of the
data by the private sector to meet user needs. The site has averaged
4.5 million photos downloaded on a daily basis for the last five days.
* NOAA Coastal Services Center has acquired a large volume of pre-event
remote sensing data in the northern Gulf of Mexico region, including
aerial photography, digital elevation data data. This data is a crucial
component to understanding the effects and changes that have occurred
due to Hurricane Katrina. Comparing before and after imagery is going
to be one of the first steps in the recovery process.
* Ports surveyed to date:
* Port Fourchon, La.
* Gulfport, Miss.
* Biloxi, Miss.
* Pascagoula, Miss.
* Mobile, Ala.
* Pensacola, Fla.

NOAA FISHERIES
PAO: Connie Barclay (301) 713-2370, cellular (202) 441-2398
* NOAA Office for Law Enforcement has received a request from the State
of Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Enforcement Division
for assistance in marine rescue security and safety matters.

An agency of the U.S. Commerce Department, NOAA is dedicated to enhancing the nation's economic security, improving public safety through prediction and research of weather and Climate-related events and providing environmental stewardship of coastal and marine resources. Through the emerging Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), NOAA is working with its federal partners and nearly 60 countries to develop a global Earth observation network that is as integrated as the planet it observes, predicts and protects.

On the Web:
NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov/

CONTACT: David Miller
202-482-0013
202-329-4030, cellular

PRNewswire -- Sept. 6

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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Web site: http://www.noaa.gov/
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina

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Atwood Oceanics Announces ATWOOD BEACON Contract

2005-09-06T13:28:00.000-07:00

Atwood Oceanics Announces ATWOOD BEACON Contract

HOUSTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Atwood Oceanics, Inc. (NYSE:ATW) (Houston based International Offshore Drilling Contractor) announced today that the ATWOOD BEACON, owned and operated by its wholly owned subsidiary Atwood Oceanics Pacific Limited, has been awarded a twenty-five (25) month contract by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation Ltd. ("GSPC") to drill offshore India. The contract provides for a dayrate of $113,000 for the first thirteen (13) months and $133,500 for the last twelve (12) months, with a moving rate of $110,000 plus all tow vessels to be provided by GSPC. Immediately upon the rig completing its current contract in Vietnam (estimated May/June 2006), it will be towed to Singapore by GSPC at a moving rate of $110,000. Upon arriving in Singapore, the rig will enter a shipyard to have its final section of legs installed, which will take approximately two (2) weeks to complete, with the downtime covered by $70,000 per day in remaining loss of hire insurance. Immediately upon leaving the shipyard, the rig will be mobilized to India.

Statements contained in this release with respect to the future are forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's reasonable judgment with respect to future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various factors; the Company's dependence on the oil and gas industry; the risks involved in upgrade to the Company's rigs; competition; operating risks; risks involved in foreign operations; risks associated with possible disruptions in operations due to terrorism; and governmental regulations and environmental matters. A list of additional risk factors can be found in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Atwood Oceanics, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Holland of Atwood Oceanics, Inc., +1-281-749-7804

Web site: http://www.atwd.com/

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Arlington Tankers to Present at Jefferies' Second Annual Shipping Conference

2005-09-06T13:24:00.000-07:00

Arlington Tankers to Present at Jefferies' Second Annual Shipping Conference

Presentation to be Webcast Live on September 15th

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Arlington Tankers Ltd. (Arlington, NYSE: ATB) today announced that the company is scheduled to present at the Jefferies Second Annual Shipping Conference on Thursday, September 15, 2005. At the conference, President and Co-CEO Arthur Regan, will provide insight about the company's business strategy and its recent financial performance.

Arlington's presentation will take place at 11:00 a.m. on September 15th and will be broadcast live over the Internet. Interested parties may tune into the live presentation by visiting the Jefferies' website at http://www.jefferies.com/0905Shipping and follow directions of where the webcast can be accessed.

About Arlington Tankers

Arlington Tankers Ltd is an international seaborne transporter of crude oil and petroleum products. Arlington's fleet consists exclusively of six modern double-hulled vessels and is one of the youngest tanker fleets in the world, with an average vessel age of approximately 2.0 years. The fleet consists of two V-MAX tankers, which are specially designed very large crude carriers, two Panamax tankers and two Product tankers. All of the Company's vessels are employed on long-term time charters. The Company was incorporated in Bermuda in September 2004. The Company completed its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange on November 10, 2004.

Source: Arlington Tankers Ltd

CONTACT: Arthur Regan, President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, or
Edward Terino, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
+1-441-292-4456, both of Arlington Tankers Ltd.

Web site: http://www.jefferies.com/0905Shipping

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Tsakos Energy Navigation Announces Sale of the Single-Hull Aframax Tanker 'Tamyra'

2005-09-06T13:12:00.000-07:00

Tsakos Energy Navigation Announces Sale of the Single-Hull Aframax Tanker 'Tamyra'

Company to Realize $2.0 Million Capital Gain on Sale of Fleet's Oldest Vessel

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited (TEN) (NYSE:TNP) today announced the sale of the 22 year-old single- hull M/T Tamyra for cash to third party interests. The sale will generate a net gain of approximately $2 million to be reflected in the Company's fourth quarter financial statements. Delivery to the new owners is expected to occur by the beginning of November 2005. The sale reduces TEN's single-hull exposure to just one vessel, the M/T Vergina II, and is in line with the Company's stated policy to operate exclusively a fleet of modern double-hull vessels.

Mr. Nikolas P. Tsakos, President and CEO of Tsakos Energy Navigation said, "It has long been our aim to have TEN operate exclusively double hull tankers. With the sale of the Tamyra, we move a step closer to achieving that goal. Measured in terms of dead-weight tons, 97% of our fleet is now of the double- hull design."

Mr. Tsakos added, "In addition to disposing of a vessel that has served the company well over the years, we are particularly proud that, once again, we were successful in realizing a significant capital gain. Management remains committed to enhancing shareholder value through its fleet renewal and growth agenda."

Since the beginning of 2004 TEN has sold eight vessels totaling 570,000 dwt at an average age of 15.0 years, contributing $48.2 million in capital gains, excluding the three sale and leaseback transactions. Meanwhile, the Company has taken delivery of six vessels (five newbuildings and one second- hand) at an average age of 1.7 years and has placed orders for ten additional newbuildings with 1.6 million dwt combined capacity. The next newbuilding expected to enter the fleet is the Suezmax tanker "Euroniki," scheduled for delivery on September 14th, 2005 in Korea. The vessel is expected to enter a time charter with a major US refinery.

ABOUT TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION

TEN's proforma fleet consists of 37 vessels of 4.0 million dwt. Currently it operates a fleet of 26 vessels (including three chartered-in vessels) of approximately 2.9 million dwt with an average age of 6.7 years compared to 12 years of the world average. Its newbuilding program today consists of 12 vessels (5 Suezmax, 2 Aframax, 4 Handymax, and 1 LNG) of 1.2 million dwt.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements. TEN undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

CONTACTS:
George V. Saroglou, COO
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.
Tel: 30 210 94 07 710-3
ten@tenn.gr

Thomas J. Rozycki, Jr., Vice President
Cubitt Jacobs & Prosek Communications
212-279-3115 x208
tom@cjpcom.com

Source: Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited

CONTACT: George V. Saroglou, COO of Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd.,
+30-210-94-07-710-3, ten@tenn.gr, of Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited; or
Thomas J. Rozycki, Jr., Vice President, +1-212-279-3115 x208, tom@cjpcom.com,
of Cubitt Jacobs & Prosek Communications for Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited

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Delaware North Companies Hurricane Katrina Employee Assistance

2005-09-06T07:54:00.000-07:00

Delaware North Companies Hurricane Katrina Employee Assistance

Delta Queen Steamboat Company, CA One Services and Other Delaware North Companies Employees Contact Information

BUFFALO, N.Y., Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Last week, in the wake of the devastating hurricane, Delaware North Companies, a company with operations in New Orleans including the Delta Queen Steamboat Company and CA One Services at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, established Delaware North Companies KARE-Katrina Associate Relief Effort, an organization to assist Delaware North Companies employees with immediate needs, including shelter, food, clothing and other basic needs.

TOLL FREE ASSISTANCE HOTLINE

A toll free number has been established for Delta Queen and CA One Associates who have been displaced and are in need of assistance. The phone number is 877-436-2462.

EMPLOYEE REGISTRY

In addition, the company is asking that all Delta Queen and CA One employees in the New Orleans area to register at http://www.deltaqueen.com/company/employee_contact.htm or http://www.delawarenorth.com/.

About Delaware North Companies

Delaware North Companies is one of the world's leading hospitality and food service providers. Its family of companies includes Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, Delaware North Companies Gaming & Entertainment, CA One Services, Delaware North Companies Sportservice, Delaware North Companies International, TD Banknorth Garden, Delta Queen Steamboat Company, and American Park 'n Swap. Delaware North Companies is one of the largest privately held companies in the United States with $1.7 billion in annual revenue and 30,000 associates serving half a billion customers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. For more information, visit http://www.delawarenorth.com/.

Source: Delaware North Companies

CONTACT: Delaware North Companies Corporate Media Relations,
+1-716-858-5270, or Lucette Brehm of Delta Queen public relations,
+1-504-884-8613

Web site: http://www.delawarenorth.com/
http://www.deltaqueen.com/company/employee_contact.htm

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CapRock Mobilizes Satellite Services for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

2005-09-06T07:28:00.000-07:00

CapRock Mobilizes Satellite Services for Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Gulf Coast Based Satellite Communications Company Puts Disaster Recovery Efforts Into High Gear

HOUSTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- CapRock Communications, a global satellite communications company with several offices along the gulf coast, has been working around the clock to package and deploy transportable satellite communication systems since hurricane Katrina's landfall on August 29th. The company, which normally provides satellite based voice, data, and video communications services for remote locations including offshore oil rigs, commercial ships, mines, construction sites and government and military operations, has quickly turned its immediate focus on providing communications services to support the disaster recovery efforts in the aftermath of the storm.

"This hurricane literally hits home for CapRock, with an operations center in New Orleans directly in the storm's path," said President and Chief Operating Officer, Errol Olivier. "We were fortunate, all of our employees made it safely through the storm. Now we are concentrating on restoring service for our offshore customers and providing disaster recovery services for relief agencies and businesses in the affected areas."

CapRock utilized its own disaster recovery solutions to restore communications to its New Orleans and Lafayette offices. The offices are now operational, and along with the company's Houston headquarters are working to support recovery efforts in the region.

In response to the overwhelming need for satellite communications along the coast, CapRock is building and deploying dozens of multi-user satellite systems that include telephone, fax, real-time video, and broadband Internet access services. The self-contained packages are available as either a stationary kit, a mobile trailer mounted unit, or as a stabilized system for maritime and offshore customers.

"We are deploying these packages as quickly as we can get them configured and out the door -- now at a rate of about a dozen a day," Olivier said. "We are also providing much larger satellite based circuits on a customized basis.

"Last year, when Florida was ravaged by three storms during the same hurricane season, we realized that we needed to put a series of disaster recovery plans in place, both for our own personnel and facilities, as well as for our customers. Our plans have been put to the test sooner than we anticipated, but are working better than we could have hoped. At CapRock we are just glad that we can bring our resources and expertise to the scene and, at least in a small way, help the disaster recovery efforts by re-establishing critical communications."

About CapRock Communications

Established in 1981, CapRock Communications is the premier satellite communications provider for the offshore oilfield, maritime, construction, and mining industries, as well as for disaster relief and government applications. By offering complete managed telecommunications solutions in the world's harshest and most hard-to-reach environments, CapRock has earned a reputation as the one to call when reliability matters. The company utilizes the latest field proven satellite technologies to deliver highly reliable communication services for broadband networking, real-time video and digital telephony. "Best of breed" partnerships, technical expertise and a robust self owned and operated global infrastructure enable CapRock to deliver on its promise to be the market's reliability leader. More information about CapRock is available at http://www.caprock.com/ .

Contact:
Michelle Owens
M/C/C
972-480-8383 x. 224
Michelle_Owens@mccom.com

Source: CapRock Communications

CONTACT: Michelle Owens of M-C-C, +1-972-480-8383, ext. 224, or
Michelle_Owens@mccom.com , for CapRock Communications

Web site: http://www.caprock.com/

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Oceaneering Announces $40 Million Capital Spending Authorization

2005-09-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Oceaneering Announces $40 Million Capital Spending Authorization

HOUSTON, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:OII) announced it has received Board of Directors' approval to invest approximately $40 million in a variety of new capital projects, of which $20 million is anticipated to be spent in 2005. These projects include enhancing umbilical manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies at Oceaneering's plant in Scotland, increasing subsea control valve production capacity, building three new work class ROVs, and adding four Installation Workover and Control Systems to Oceaneering's rental fleet in the Gulf of Mexico.

John Huff, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are making these organic growth investments in response to the escalation in market demand for the niche market products and services we provide. Of the $40 million, approximately $30 million is for our Subsea Products business and the balance for expansion of our ROV fleet. Respectively, these two segments represent the fastest growing and the most profitable lines of business in which we can find attractive investment opportunities. These capital projects are expected to contribute to Oceaneering's future earnings growth."

Statements in this press release that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not historical fact, are forward looking. The forward-looking statements in this press release include the statement concerning Oceaneering's expectation that the $40 million of capital to be invested will contribute to future earnings growth. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are based on current information and expectations of Oceaneering that involve a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Among the factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements are risks and uncertainties related to: industry conditions; prices of crude oil and natural gas; Oceaneering's ability to obtain and the timing of new projects; and changes in competitive factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements prove incorrect, actual outcomes could vary materially from those indicated. These and other risks are more fully described in Oceaneering's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its other periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Oceaneering is an advanced applied technology company that provides engineered services and hardware to Customers who operate in marine, space, and other harsh environments. Oceaneering's services and products are marketed worldwide to oil and gas companies, government agencies, and firms in the aerospace and marine engineering and construction industries.

For further information, please contact Jack Jurkoshek, Manager Investor Relations, Oceaneering International, Inc., 11911 FM 529, Houston, Texas 77041; Telephone 713-329-4670; Fax 713-329-4653; http://www.oceaneering.com/ ; E-Mail investorrelations@oceaneering.com .

Source: Oceaneering International, Inc.

CONTACT: Jack Jurkoshek, Manager Investor Relations of Oceaneering
International, Inc., +1-713-329-4670, or fax, +1-713-329-4653, or
investorrelations@oceaneering.com

Web site: http://www.oceaneering.com/

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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Two New Short Term Time Charter Contracts and the Purchase of One Panamax Bulk Carrier

2005-09-06T05:26:00.000-07:00

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Two New Short Term Time Charter Contracts and the Purchase of One Panamax Bulk Carrier

ATHENS, Greece, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has arranged for its Panamax dry bulk carriers, Nirefs and Clio, to continue their employment under short term charter contracts with B.H.P. Billiton Marketing AG and Cargill International S.A., respectively, under the following terms: the Nirefs for a period of approximately 12-15 days, at a gross rate of $11,750 per day and the Clio for a period of approximately 3-5 months, at a gross rate of $17,500 per day. Both vessels are Panamax dry bulk carriers, the Nirefs of 75,311 dwt built in Korea in 2001 and the Clio of 73,691 dwt built in China in 2005.

The Company further announced that on September 5, 2005, one of its wholly owned subsidiaries signed a Memorandum of Agreement for the purchase of a Panamax bulk carrier vessel, the m.v. "BOLINA", for $44,250,000. The vessel was delivered in August 2004 from its builder, Jiangnan Shipyard (Group) Co., Ltd in Shanghai, and is a sister vessel to three Panamaxes already owned by the Company. The purchase contract also provides for the assumption by the Company's subsidiary of the vessel's present time charter at $25,000 per day gross with Messrs. BUNGE S.A. of Geneva, Switzerland, to July 2007. Diana Shipping expects delivery of the vessel between October 1, 2005 and December 15, 2005. Upon completion of the purchase, the Diana Shipping Inc. fleet will consist of 10 Panamax vessels and one Capesize vessel.

The Company also announced that in the future it will continue to issue press releases relating to all new charters that it enters into for a period of twelve months or longer, but will no longer issue press releases relating to charters of less than twelve months.

About the Company

Diana Shipping Inc. is a global provider of shipping transportation services. The Company specializes in transporting dry bulk cargoes, including such commodities as iron ore, coal, grain and other materials along worldwide shipping routes. Diana Shipping Inc. priced its initial public offering of common stock on March 17, 2005.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

The Company desires to take advantage of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and is including this cautionary statement in connection with this safe harbor legislation. The words "believe," "except," "anticipate," "intends," "estimate," "forecast," "project," "plan," "potential," "will," "may," "should," "expect" "pending and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this press release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, our management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessel breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

Source: Diana Shipping Inc.

CONTACT: Corporate: Ioannis Zafirakis, Director and Vice-President,
Diana Shipping Inc., +30-210-9470100; Investor and Media Relations: Edward
Nebb, Euro RSCG Magnet, +1-212-367-6848, for Diana Shipping Inc.

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Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Days for August 2005

2005-09-06T05:15:00.000-07:00

Patterson-UTI Reports Drilling Days for August 2005

SNYDER, Texas, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today reported that for the month of August 2005 the Company had a total of 8,773 drilling days, or an average of 283 drilling rigs operating, including an average of 268 rigs in the U.S. and 15 rigs in Canada. For the two months ended August 2005, the Company reported a total of 17,402 drilling days, or an average of 281 drilling rigs operating, including an average of 267 rigs in the U.S. and 14 rigs in Canada. The Company noted that in some cases weather conditions prevent the Company from moving drilling rigs to their next scheduled drilling location. For the month of August, the Company estimates that approximately 30 drilling days (or an average of 1 rig) were lost as a result of weather related delays in moving rigs. This estimate does not include drilling days lost due to weather conditions that caused customers to delay preparation of drilling locations.

Drilling days reported in our monthly announcements represent the number of days in which a Patterson-UTI drilling rig was moving or operating under a drilling contract. This total will differ from monthly drilling days considered in determining revenues and expenses for financial reporting purposes because we use the completed contract method of accounting on turnkey contracts for financial statement purposes. Under the completed contract method, revenues and expenses, along with the related drilling days associated with turnkey contracts, are recorded in the period in which the turnkey contract is completed.

Additionally, the Company cautioned that numerous factors in addition to drilling days can impact the Company's operating results and that a particular trend in the number of drilling days may or may not indicate a trend in the Company's financial performance. The Company intends to continue providing monthly updates on drilling days shortly after the end of each month.

About Patterson-UTI

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. provides onshore contract drilling services to exploration and production companies in North America. The Company owns 398 land-based drilling rigs that operate primarily in the oil and natural gas producing regions of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Canada. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is also engaged in the businesses of pressure pumping services and drilling and completion fluid services. Additionally, the Company has an exploration and production business.

Statements made in this press release which state the Company's or management's intentions, beliefs, expectations or predictions for the future are forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, declines in oil and natural gas prices that could adversely affect demand for the Company's services, and their associated effect on day rates, rig utilization and planned capital expenditures, adverse industry conditions, difficulty in integrating acquisitions, demand for oil and natural gas, and ability to retain management and field personnel. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements is contained from time to time in the Company's SEC filings. Copies of these filings may be obtained by contacting the Company or the SEC.

Source: Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

CONTACT: John E. Vollmer III, SVP-Corporate Development of Patterson-UTI
Energy, Inc. +1-214-360-7800

Web site: http://www.patenergy.com/

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Patterson-UTI Energy to Present at the Lehman Bothers CEO Energy/Power Conference

2005-09-06T04:36:00.000-07:00

Patterson-UTI Energy to Present at the Lehman Bothers CEO Energy/Power Conference

SNYDER, Texas, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PATTERSON-UTI ENERGY, INC. (NASDAQ:PTEN) today announced that it will make a presentation on September 7, 2005 at the Lehman Brothers CEO Energy/Power Conference in New York. Representing the Company at the conference will be Mark S. Siegel, Chairman, Cloyce A. Talbott, Chief Executive Officer, and John E. Vollmer, Senior Vice President-Corporate Development.

The presentation will be webcast live beginning at approximately 11:05 a.m. Eastern Time on September 7, 2005. To access the webcast, go to www.patenergy.com approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Replay of the webcast will be available through September 21, 2005 at www.patenergy.com.

About Patterson-UTI

Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. provides onshore contract drilling services to exploration and production companies in North America. Patterson-UTI owns 398 land-based drilling rigs that operate primarily in oil and natural gas producing regions of Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and western Canada. Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. is also engaged in the businesses of pressure pumping services and drilling and completion fluid services. Additionally, Patterson-UTI has an exploration and production business.

Source: Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.

CONTACT: John E. Vollmer III, SVP-Corporate Development of Patterson-UTI
Energy, Inc., +1-214-360-7800

Web site: http://www.patenergy.com/

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LONDON COASTGUARD COORDINATE EXERCISE TIDEWAY

2005-09-05T08:50:00.000-07:00

LONDON COASTGUARD COORDINATE EXERCISE TIDEWAY

London, 5 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (343-05) issued by the Government
News Network on 5 September 2005
On Tuesday 6th September, London Coastguard will coordinate an exercise to
be held at the Thames Flood Barrier.

This exercise has been devised to test the extraction of an injured person
from one of the Barrier piers. The exercise will be performed two or three
times utilising several different search and rescue resources, including a
search and rescue helicopter from RAF Wattisham in Suffolk.

The location of the exercise is Pier 8, South side, within Span B.

The coordination of the exercise will be from London Coastguard operations
room.

Adrian Bates, London Coast Guard operations manager, said:

"Whilst we are accomplished in rescue from the water or foreshore, this
provided the opportunity to test our response to a difficult and unusual
situation. The removal of a casualty from on top of a Thames Barrier pier
presents its own problems which the exercise will test in live circumstances.

London Coastguard is responsible for the co-ordination of all Search and
Rescue on the tidal River Thames between Canvey Island and Teddington.
Together with our partners working out on the water we provide a dedicated
Search and Rescue service for any person or vessel in distress on or near
the river.

Notes to Editors:
Media representatives are welcome to view the exercise. Anyone wishing to
attend should contact Adrian Bates on 020 8312 7381.

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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OPERATIONAL STATEMENT 3 - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

2005-09-05T05:00:00.000-07:00

OPERATIONAL STATEMENT 3 - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

London, 5 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Press Notice No:342/05) issued
by the Government News Network on 5 September 2005
Following the pollution incident in Scalloway Harbour, the Maritime and
Coastguard Agency on behalf of the established Environment Group has issued
precautionary advice to local shellfish and fish farmers, and inshore shellfish
fishermen in the Scalloway area, not to fish, harvest or feed in areas of
obvious oil pollution. Updates will be issued following the assessment of
the aerial survey carried out yesterday by an MCA surveillance aircraft.

Environmental Health Officers confirm that the clearance carried out in the
harbour yesterday has been effective. However, there are sheens, which extend
beyond the harbour boundaries. The location, extent and impact of these will
be determined during the day.

Fish farmers in the vicinity are monitoring the situation on the ground. They
report no signs of any pollution affecting these sites and are taking any
necessary precautions. Shellfish farmers are also monitoring the situation.

For further information please contact Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press
Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Notes to Editors:

In incidents of pollution, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) routinely
convenes an Environment Group of relevant agencies to monitor and advise on
the environmental impacts of the incident The Environment Group consists of:

- Fisheries Research Service (Scottish Executive Environment and Rural
Affairs Department)

- Food Standards Agency,

- Environmental Health,

- Scottish Environmental Protection Agency

- Scottish Natural Heritage

- Shetland Islands Council

- and other local Fora"

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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OPERATIONAL STATEMENT 2 - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

2005-09-04T06:50:00.000-07:00

OPERATIONAL STATEMENT 2 - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

London, 4 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty Notice 5) issued by the
Government News Network on 4 September 2005
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency can confirm that at quarter to ten
yesterday evening the Coastguard Emergency Towing vessel 'Anglian Sovereign'
ran aground on the Island of Oxna, 10 miles west of Scalloway.

The vessel at present is alongside in Scalloway Harbour. The vessel has
sustained some damage and is undergoing an underwater inspection by divers
to ascertain the extent of that damage.

The vessel has also lost approximately 200 tons of Marine gas oil, commonly
known as diesel fuel.

The Tug is owned and operated under contract to the Maritime and Coastguard
Agency by Klyne Tugs of Lowestoft.

The Counter Pollution Branch has mobilised resources to Scalloway, Shetland
Islands to work in cooperation with the relevant authorities to deal with
this fuel spill.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch which is an independent body has
been notified of the incident by the MCA and they will be investigating
this incident.

The vessel is currently surrounded by booms in Scalloway Harbour and mechanical
equipment has been deployed to deal with the pollution.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency are working closely with all interested
parties to minimise the pollution risk to the environment.

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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SKIPPER WHO THOUGHT HE WAS IN RAMSGATE IS FOUND OFF FRENCH COAST

2005-09-04T03:30:00.000-07:00

SKIPPER WHO THOUGHT HE WAS IN RAMSGATE IS FOUND OFF FRENCH COAST

London, 4 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty press notice) issued by
the Government News Network on 4 September 2005
Dover Coastguard are urging leisure sailors to ensure that they are well
versed in the navigation of their vessel. This follows an incident where a
skipper who had become disorientated thought that he was near Ramsgate when
in fact he was ten miles off Calais, France.

The incident began when at 10.15 pm last night, the skipper of 'Marie Louise'
contacted Dover Coastguard to report that he was lost. When asked by the
Coastguard where he thought he was, he replied that he was in the Ramsgate
approaches. The Coastguard were unable to locate him using the equipment
in their operations room and Ramsgate Port Control additionally looked and
could not find him.

The Coastguard then advised that he sail towards a flashing light which would
indicate a buoy and report back what it said on the buoy. Ten minutes later,
the skipper replied that he could see 'Sandettie' on the side of the buoy. The
skipper was then advised to steer a westerly course of 270 degrees to which
he enquired whether this would take him to Ramsgate, the Coastguard replied
that this would just take him back towards the British coast.

The Coastguard decided that the safest course of action would be to send
a lifeboat to assist this vessel back to shore. Dover RNLI lifeboat was
therefore requested to launch and arrived on scene about 40 minutes after the
first call. Once the lifeboat arrived on scene, the yacht was requested to
fire a flare. The one and only red flare was then fired and the lifeboat was
able to locate the yacht. Two crew from the lifeboat went onboard the yacht
and discovered that there was a very significant error on the vessel's compass.

The yacht was taken under tow by the lifeboat to Dover and arrived three
hours later. It was met by Langdon Coastguard Rescue Team where the skipper
was interviewed and given advice.

Gary Brown, Dover Coastguard Watch Manager says:
"The skipper of this vessel was crossing some of the busiest shipping
lanes in the world without, it would appear, much navigational knowledge
or experience. The compass was nearly 180 degrees out and when the lifeboat
arrived on scene the vessel was found south east of Sandettie Light Vessel,
pointing in an easterly direction. I would urge all leisure sailors to
ensure that their navigational equipment is working and that they undertake
some navigational training before setting to sea. The skipper of this vessel
had planned to sail from Southwold to Ramsgate. It is very worrying that he
managed to sail to France without noticing his error."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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OPERATIONAL STATEMENT - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

2005-09-03T16:10:00.000-07:00

OPERATIONAL STATEMENT - ANGLIAN SOVEREIGN

London, 3 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty Notice 5) issued by the
Government News Network on 3 September 2005
At quarter to ten this evening, Shetland Coastguard received a mayday call
from the Emergency Towing Vessel 'Anglian Sovereign' which is contracted to
the Maritime and Coastguard Agency reporting that she ran aground.

The vessel is owned and operated by Klyne Tugs of Lowestoft.

Shetland Coastguard broadcast a mayday relay and scrambled the Coastguard
rescue helicopter 'Oscar Charlie' from Sumburgh and also requested the launch
of the Aith RNLI lifeboat.

The helicopter has evacuated thirteen non essential crew to Tingwall.

The Anglian Sovereign ran aground on the island of Oxna, ten miles west
of Scalloway.

The weather at the time was a south south westerly wind Force 6 - 7.

Sandy Wylie, Watch Manager, Shetland Coastguard said:

"The vessel has now managed to refloat and is heading to Scalloway under its
own power with a fifteen degree list. It is being escorted by the survey
vessel 'Triton'. Crew are going to meet the vessel at Scalloway to assist
as necessary.

The master of the vessel has done an excellent job in salvaging the vessel
and bringing it into Scalloway."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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PORTLAND COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF TWO MEN TRAPPED IN CAVE

2005-09-03T12:11:00.000-07:00

PORTLAND COASTGUARD COORDINATE RESCUE OF TWO MEN TRAPPED IN CAVE

London, 3 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty Notice 4) issued by the
Government News Network on 3 September 2005
At half past five this evening, a 999 call was received from a lady at Beer,
East Devon reporting two teenage boys waving for assistance at the Seaton
end of Beer beach. The lads were cut off by the tide and the tide was rising.

Portland Coastguard called out the Beer Coastguard rescue team, and requested
the launch of the Lyme Regis RNLI lifeboat.

When the Coastguards arrived on scene, it was quickly established that due
to the inaccessibility of the location, neither the Coastguard rescue team
or the lifeboat would be able to effect a rescue.

The Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 'Whiskey Bravo' was scrambled and arrived
on scene very quickly and winched two men in their early twenties to safety,
in what has been described as a very exact and delicate operation.

The men were landed onto the cliff top and were uninjured.

The two men aged 20 and 23 both come from Chard, Somerset.

Jim Anderson, Watch Manager, Portland Coastguard said:

"We would recommend that you check the tide times before exploring the
coastline. The danger of a rising tide when you become trapped in an
inaccessible area to rescuers speaks for itself.

Fortunately, for these two men, the skill and expertise of our helicopter
crews saved the day.

We would also like to thank the lady who did exactly the right thing by
dialling 999 and asking for the Coastguard."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Three Carnival Cruise Ships to Be Chartered By Federal Government For Six Months as Part of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

2005-09-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

Three Carnival Cruise Ships to Be Chartered By Federal Government For Six Months as Part of Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts

Carnival to Make Subsequent Fleet Deployment Changes to Accommodate Guests

MIAMI, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines has chartered three of its cruise ships to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) on behalf of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for six months as part of Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

The three cruise ships are the Ecstasy, Sensation and Holiday.

The Ecstasy, normally homeported at Galveston, Texas, operating four- and five-day cruises, and Sensation, normally homeported in New Orleans operating four- and five-day voyages, will be pulled from service effective Monday, Sept. 5. Initial plans are for both vessels to be docked in Galveston.

The Holiday, which is homeported at Mobile, Ala., operating four and five- day Mexico cruises, will be pulled from service effective Thursday, Sept. 8. Initial plans are for the vessel to remain docked in Mobile.

"We sincerely apologize to those guests whose vacations have been impacted by these voyage cancellations," said Bob Dickinson, Carnival president and CEO. "However, given that Hurricane Katrina is the worst natural disaster in U.S. history, we trust our guests will understand that the decision to enter into these charters was the right one. This inconvenience to our guests will provide desperately needed housing for thousands of individuals affected by this tragedy," he added.

All guests whose bookings have been cancelled will be offered full refunds and will have the opportunity to re-book their cruise on any Carnival ship. Guests who re-book on any Carnival ship will receive a $100 per person shipboard credit. Carnival is protecting travel agent commissions on cancelled cruises.

As a result of three ships being taken out of service, Carnival is implementing some additional deployment changes within its fleet.

The Elation, which currently operates seven-day cruises from Galveston, will offer a one-time six-day voyage departing Sept. 4, then take over the Ecstasy's four and five-day Galveston program effective Saturday, Sept. 10. Guests on the Elation's six-day voyage will receive a 15 percent refund and a $50 per person shipboard credit. The Ecstasy's five-day cruise of Sept. 5 has been cancelled.

All guests originally scheduled to sail on the Ecstasy during the affected six-month period will be automatically moved to the Elation. The Ecstasy and Elation are sister ships with identical layouts. Guests will be assigned to the same cabins on Elation that they had booked on the Ecstasy.

Carnival Conquest, which is normally based in New Orleans, will move to Galveston after it completes its current drydock on Sept. 11, to operate her original seven-day itinerary to Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. The 110,000-ton Carnival Conquest entered service in 2002.

The Ecstasy entered service in 1991, the Sensation in 1993 and the Elation in 1998. All three are sister ships in Carnival's eight-ship, Fantasy-class series. The vessels measure 70,367 gross tons and have a basis-two passenger capacity of 2,052 and a total passenger capacity of 2,606.

The 46,052-ton Holiday entered service in 1985 and has a basis-two passenger capacity of 1,452 and a total passenger capacity of 1,800.

Carnival shipboard employees will be staffing the three chartered ships. The Ecstasy, and Sensation each have approximately 920 crew and the Holiday has approximately 660.

Affected Carnival guests will be notified of the cancelled and modified sailings this afternoon.

For additional information and questions, guests can contact their travel agent, call 1-800-CARNIVAL or visit carnival.com.

Source: Carnival Cruise Lines

CONTACT: Jennifer de la Cruz, +800-438-6744 or Tim Gallagher,
+1-305-599-2600, ext. 16000, both of Carnival Cruise Lines

Web site: http://www.carnivalcorp.com/

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FORTH COASTGUARD COORDINATE SEARCH FOR MAN OVERBOARD FROM SAILING YACHT

2005-09-02T18:50:00.000-07:00

FORTH COASTGUARD COORDINATE SEARCH FOR MAN OVERBOARD FROM SAILING YACHT

London, 3/9//GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (duty notice 3) issued by the
Government News Network on 3 September 2005
At a quarter past six this evening, Forth Coastguard were alerted to an
incident relating to a yacht called 'Anlatika' who reported that he had
fouled his anchor on a creel pot.

The 'Francis Proud', a yacht nearby to the 'Anlatika', who had gone to the
assistance of the 'Anlatika', called Forth Coastguard reporting that they
had become becalmed.

The 'Anlatika' managed to free his vessel from the snagged creel pot and
continued his passage to Arbroath.

Forth Coastguard requested the Arbroath RNLI all weather Lifeboat to go to
the assistance of the 'Francis Proud'.

A subsequent phone call at half past seven from a concerned member of the
public reported a yacht on the water adjacent to the coast where they lived
but not moving.

Forth Coastguard decided to investigate the yacht, as they did not receive
any response to their VHF calls.

The Montrose RNLI all weather lifeboat was despatched to go to the area
and investigate.

Upon arriving at the position of the yacht it was quickly ascertained that
there was no one on board and the vessel was confirmed to be the "Anlatika."

Forth Coastguard despatched the Montrose and Arbroath Coastguard rescue
teams, the Arbroath and Montrose RNLI all weather and inshore lifeboat to
search for a man suspected of being missing overboard. A rescue helicopter
from Boulmer was also scrambled to assist.

The man is fifty five years old and he is from Stonehaven.

The weather was light airs, slight sea and good visibility.

Terry Michael, Forth Coastguard Watch Manager, said:

"This is a very tragic incident, and our thoughts are with this mans family
at this time."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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NOAA Hurricane Katrina Support Activities

2005-09-02T14:58:00.000-07:00

NOAA Hurricane Katrina Support Activities

NOAA National Weather Service
PAO: Greg Romano (301) 713-0622, cellular (202) 360-5992
* An incident meteorologist is being deployed from Weather Forecast Office
Tampa at the request of NOAA Ocean Service. The meteorologist will be
stationed at the New Orleans International Airport.
* WFO Mobile is operational and will provide backup to WFO New Orleans.

NOAA MARINE AND AVIATION OPERATIONS
PAO: Jeanne Kouhestani (301) 713-3431 ext. 220, cellular (301) 787-7269
* NOAA Ship NANCY FOSTER is currently underway to Pensacola arriving on
Sept. 3. The vessel will depart Sept. 4 enroute to Mobile, Ala. to
begin surveying channel.
* NOAA Ship THOMAS JEFFERSON has been assigned to Pascagoula and Gulfport,
Miss. to conduct survey operations.
* NOAA Ship GORDON GUNTER is now serving as quarters for the Navigation
Response Team members conducting surveys in Pascagoula. The ship is also
providing communications assistance to the U.S. Navy's Pascagoula Naval
Station and U.S. Coast Guard Mobile Sector.
* NOAA's Cessna Citation jet, whose primary mission is to acquire coastal
remote sensing imagery, continues to fly missions that will yield
digital images of affected areas. Images are posted at
http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/

NOAA OCEAN SERVICE/OFFICE OF COAST SURVEY
PAO: Ben Sherman (301) 713-3066, cellular (202) 253-5256
* NOAA Navigational Response Teams are mobile emergency response units
equipped and trained to survey ports and nearby shore waterways. These
teams check for submerged obstructions that could cause hazards to
shipping. NOAA Navigational Response Team 1 has completed surveys at
Pensacola, Fla. that has resulted in US Coast Guard opening Pensacola to
31-foot draft commercial vessels.
* NRT 1 will scan Biloxi, Miss. tomorrow.
* NRT 2 is scanning Gulfport, Miss. to enable USCG cutter to enter.
Initial report basin is clear with some ruins attached to bulkhead.
* NRT 2 side scan of Pascagoula yesterday discovered six obstructions.
Information was relayed to US Army Corps of Engineers. NRT 2 will
complete side scan of Pascagoula tomorrow. Pascagoula was opened to
12 foot draft today by USCG. Aids to navigation need to be restored to
open to deeper draft.
* NRT 4 is conducting survey operations at Port Fourchon, La.
* NOAA has completed detailed survey of lower 20 miles of Mississippi
River and will complete detailed survey of remaining 200 miles to Baton
Rouge, La. in two weeks. USCG opened channel from Baton Rouge to Gulf of
Mexico to vessels of 35 foot draft.
* NOAA HAZMAT response is coordinating with USCG to track, assess and
prioritize oil spills.

On the Web:
NOAA: http://www.noaa.gov/

Contact: David Miller
(202) 482-0013
(202) 329-4030, cellular

PRNewswire -- Sept. 2

Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Web site: http://www.noaa.gov/

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MedAire Offers Medical Assistance to Katrina-Affected Aviation and Maritime Industries

2005-09-02T14:34:00.000-07:00

MedAire Offers Medical Assistance to Katrina-Affected Aviation and Maritime Industries

TEMPE, Ariz., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With FEMA and other federal, state and local agencies providing aid to Louisiana, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi, health and security assistance provider MedAire, Inc. (ASX Code: MDE) has set up special assistance capabilities for those affected within the aviation and maritime industries.

The company is making a special telephone number for its Global Response Center available to companies within those industries that are sending people into the region for relief operations. The number will be operated for the duration of the emergency and provide remote emergency medical advice at no cost for people who may become sick or injured during their time in the region.

According to Joan Sullivan Garrett, founder and CEO of MedAire, "Anything we can do to provide support and ease the horrible conditions facing relief workers, we'll do it. This is a time when all of us have to pull together to help the best way we can."

About MedAire, Inc.

Established in 1986, MedAire offers fully integrated health and security solutions including remote emergency assistance services, evacuations, training and web-based education programs, specialized resources such as medical and security kits and a network of western-standard medical clinics in Asia.

MedAire provides services to international business travelers and expatriates, commercial airlines throughout the world, corporate flight departments, government agencies, military and maritime operators. MedAire, listed under MDE on the Australian Stock Exchange, can be found on the Internet at http://www.medaire.com/.

Source: MedAire, Inc.

CONTACT: Steve Holstein of MedAire, Inc., +1-480-239-4350,
sholstein@medaire.com

Web site: http://www.medaire.com/

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Brunswick, Walt Disney World Team Up for Hurricane Relief

2005-09-02T10:58:00.000-07:00

Brunswick, Walt Disney World Team Up for Hurricane Relief

LAKE FOREST, Ill., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) and the Walt Disney World(R) Resort announced today that they have partnered to deliver nine Trophy center console boats with Mercury Marine engines to New Orleans to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

Coordinated through the US Marine Division of the Brunswick Boat Group, these boats will be turned over to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and used to shuttle refugees, officials and medical supplies in the devastated city. US Marine makes and markets Bayliner, Maxum and Trophy boats as well as Meridian Yachts.

"We approached Walt Disney World because it has one of the largest concentrations of Trophy boats close to the affected areas of the Gulf Coast, and this would allow for those boats to be pressed into use quickly," explained US Marine's Mark Zobel, vice president of marketing. "The response from Disney was overwhelming, and their cooperation will ensure that more help is on the way almost immediately. We are extremely grateful for their assistance and the urgency in which they dealt with this matter."

Since 1997, Brunswick has been providing a variety of boats to the resort, as well as Mercury outboard engines, another Brunswick division. The Brunswick Boat Group's Logistics operations, working with a US Marine dealer in Bossier City, La., are arranging for quick transport and delivery.

About Brunswick

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea and Kellogg marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com/ .

Source: Brunswick Corporation

CONTACT: Dan Kubera, Director - Media Relations and Corporate
Communications of Brunswick Corporation, +1-847-735-4617

Web site: http://www.brunswick.com/

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Mercury and Triton Step Up Hurricane Assistance

2005-09-02T10:56:00.000-07:00

Mercury and Triton Step Up Hurricane Assistance

FOND DU LAC, Wis., Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mercury Marine and Triton Boats are rigging 10 boats and engines Friday for immediate use in the rescue efforts in and around New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Mercury Marine and Triton Boats are units of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC).

The 40 hp FourStroke EFI engines were trucked overnight from Mercury's headquarters in Fond du Lac and arrived Friday morning at Triton's aluminum boat plant in Prairie, Miss. Technicians were standing by to rig the engines on 10 Triton 1648 SFB boats with the expectation that the units would be fully rigged, equipped with life jackets and other safety equipment, fueled and ready for service by noon local time. The boats are being put on trailers and picked up by officers from the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency who have volunteered to tow the boats to the New Orleans area and aid in the rescue.

The boat and engine packages are being sent as a result of a request from the Louisiana governor's office on behalf of Louisiana Fish and Wildlife. The boats are durable aluminum models of shallow draft, making them ideally suited for use in the flooded areas of the state.

Earl Bentz, president of Triton Boats, said he's just happy to be able to offer help in the wake of such widespread devastation.

"It's a helpless feeling to be sitting here looking at all the suffering and wondering what we can do to assist these people," Bentz said. "We're certainly very proud of our relationship with Tennessee and all the wildlife agencies around the country and we were gratified to be able to contribute anyway we can."

Mercury Marine, the world's largest manufacturer of marine engines, has also made available 10 Mercury Inflatable boats for the rescue efforts, as well as five engines that are being rigged on Sea Pro boats.

Mercury Marine, Triton Boats and Sea Pro Boats are all owned by Brunswick Corporation.

Headquartered in Lake Forest, Ill., Brunswick Corporation endeavors to instill "Genuine Ingenuity"(TM) in all its leading consumer brands, including Mercury and Mariner outboard engines; Mercury MerCruiser sterndrives and inboard engines; MotorGuide trolling motors; Teignbridge propellers; MotoTron electronic controls; Northstar marine electronics; Navman marine and GPS-based products; IDS dealer management systems; Albemarle, Arvor, Baja, Bayliner, Bermuda, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Hatteras, Lowe, Lund, Maxum, Meridian, Ornvik, Palmetto, Princecraft, Quicksilver, Savage, Sea Boss, Sea Pro, Sea Ray, Sealine, Triton, Trophy, Uttern and Valiant boats; Attwood marine parts and accessories; Land 'N' Sea and Kellogg marine parts and accessories distributor; Life Fitness, Hammer Strength and ParaBody fitness equipment; Brunswick bowling centers, equipment and consumer products; Brunswick billiards tables; and Valley-Dynamo pool, Air Hockey and foosball tables. For more information, visit http://www.brunswick.com/ .

Source: Mercury Marine

CONTACT: Steve Fleming, Communications Director of Mercury Marine,
+1-920-929-5340, or fax, +1-920-926-2346, or steve_fleming@mercmarine.com

Web site: http://www.brunswick.com/

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STORNOWAY COASTGUARD CALL OFF SEARCH FOR MISSING ANGLER

2005-09-02T05:19:00.000-07:00

STORNOWAY COASTGUARD CALL OFF SEARCH FOR MISSING ANGLER

London, 2 september/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (335-05) issued by the Government
News Network on 2 September 2005
The search for a missing sixty six year old angler was resumed at 0700
local time today. The search compromised the Stornoway Coastguard Rescue
Team, Coastguard Helicopter Rescue Mike Uniform, Stornoway RNLI lifeboat,
and Stornoway Police.

Weather conditions were favourable with light winds and good visibility.

At half past eight this morning a body was located by Stornoway Coastguard
Rescue Team, on the shoreline at Portvoller, Isle of Lewis.

The identity of the man has not been released until next of kin have been
informed

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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World Fuel Services Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

2005-09-02T05:07:00.000-07:00

World Fuel Services Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

MIAMI, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- World Fuel Services Corporation (NYSE:INT) announced today that it has declared its quarterly cash dividend of $0.0375 per share payable on October 5, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 16, 2005.

About World Fuel Services Corporation

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, World Fuel Services Corporation is a global leader in the marketing and sale of marine and aviation fuel products and related services. World Fuel Services provides fuel and related services at more than 2,500 airports and seaports worldwide. With 43 offices strategically located throughout the world, World Fuel Services offers its customers a value-added outsource service for the supply, quality control, logistical support and price risk management of marine and aviation fuel.

The Company's global team of market makers provides deep domain expertise in all aspects of marine and aviation fuel management. World Fuel Services' aviation customers include commercial, passenger and cargo operators as well as corporate clientele. The Company's marine customers include international container and tanker fleets and time-charter operators. For more information, call (305) 428-8000 or visit www.wfscorp.com.

With the exception of historical information in this news release, this document includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results, the management of growth, fluctuations in world oil prices or foreign currency, major changes in political, economic, regulatory, or environmental conditions, the loss of key customers, suppliers or key members of senior management, uninsured losses, competition, credit risk associated with accounts and notes receivable, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially from any forward-looking statements set forth herein.

Contact: Allen & Caron Inc World Fuel Services Corporation
Jesse Deal (Investors) Robert S. Tocci, CFO & EVP
jesse@allencaron.combtocci@wfscorp.com
(212) 691-8087 (305) 428-8000

Source: World Fuel Services Corporation

CONTACT: Investors, Jesse Deal of Allen & Caron Inc, +1-212-691-8087,
jesse@allencaron.com, for World Fuel Services Corporation; or Robert S. Tocci,
CFO & EVP of World Fuel Services Corporation, +1-305-428-8000,
btocci@wfscorp.com

Web site: http://www.wfscorp.com/

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STORNOWAY COASTGUARD COORDINATE SEARCH FOR MISSING ANGLER

2005-09-02T00:50:00.000-07:00

STORNOWAY COASTGUARD COORDINATE SEARCH FOR MISSING ANGLER

London, 2/9//GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (duty notice 2) issued by the
Government News Network on 2 September 2005
At one o'clock this morning Stornoway Coastguard received a 999 call from
family members reporting a 66 year old man had not returned from going
angling. The man, from Aird, on the Eye Peninsula, Isle of Lewis, had gone
fishing from rocks near his home at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, and
had not returned home.

A search of the area was commenced with Stornoway Coastguard Rescue Team,
Stornoway Coastguard Rescue Helicopter MU, Stornoway RNLI All Weather Lifeboat
and Police Officers. The search was temporarily suspended at half past four
this morning, after a thorough search of the area in darkness failed to
locate the missing man.

The search was restarted at seven o'clock this morning, with Coastguard
Rescue Team members from Ness and Breasclete, in addition to those units
tasked earlier, who have returned to the scene.

Weather in the area at this time is favourable, with light winds, slight
sea conditions and good visibility.

Ed Thompson, Stornoway Coastguard Watch Manager, said:

"Two family members have been assisting in the search which is continuing
at the moment onshore and offshore.

A combat jacket and fishing rod have been found."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Kirby Corporation Comments on the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Its Operations

2005-09-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

Kirby Corporation Comments on the Impact of Hurricane Katrina on Its Operations

HOUSTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kirby Corporation (NYSE:KEX) ("Kirby") announced today that Hurricane Katrina caused no noticeable damage to its inland tank barge fleet of 887 active tank barges, 241 inland towboats, four 35% owned offshore dry-cargo barge and tug units, and operating administrative facilities.

Joe Pyne, Kirby's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Refineries and petrochemical plants in the impacted area are currently closed or operating at reduced levels. It is unknown as to when many of these plants will be back in operation. With respect to navigation, all waterways in the affected areas normally navigated by Kirby vessels are open to barge traffic with the exception of certain portions of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway between Houma, Louisiana and Florida. Movements along the Texas and southwestern Louisiana Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Kirby's major area of marine transportation operation, are occurring on a normal basis, as well as movements from these areas to destinations on the Mississippi, Ohio and Illinois Rivers. The closed areas along the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway are currently being surveyed and we are hopeful they will be opened in the near future."

Commenting on the crewing of Kirby's towboats, Mr. Pyne stated, "At the present time, all of our towboats are crewed. Some of our vessel personnel live in the impacted area and the needs of their families come first. We may experience some short-term crewing issues as we rotate crews to address personal issues."

Mr. Pyne further commented, "We do not have enough information to fully evaluate the effect of Katrina on Kirby's business. The impact of the closure of the refineries and petrochemical plants, as well as the impact of these closures on the U.S. economy, is unknown at this time. Historically, this kind of disruption is short to medium-term positive due to disruptions in normal supply and distribution. However, with the significance of the devastation in the New Orleans area and along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coast, it is too early to determine the impact of Katrina on Kirby's 2005 third quarter and year earnings. On a positive note, the Ohio River Valley received much needed rain as a result of Katrina, alleviating the low water areas on the Ohio and lower Mississippi Rivers. Kirby had been light loading tank barges for destinations on these rivers for several weeks."

Kirby Corporation, based in Houston, Texas, operates inland tank barges and towing vessels, transporting petrochemicals, black oil products, refined petroleum products and agricultural chemicals throughout the United States inland waterway system. Through the diesel engine services segment, Kirby provides after-market service for large medium-speed and high-speed diesel engines and reduction gears used in marine, power generation and railroad applications.

Statements contained in this press release with respect to the future are forward-looking statements. These statements reflect management's reasonable judgment with respect to future events. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated as a result of various factors, including cyclical or other downturns in demand, significant pricing competition, unanticipated additions to industry capacity, changes in the Jones Act or in U.S. maritime policy and practice, fuel costs, interest rates, weather conditions, and timing, magnitude and number of acquisitions made by Kirby. Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and Kirby assumes no obligation to update any such statements. A list of additional risk factors can be found in Kirby's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Source: Kirby Corporation

CONTACT: Steve Holcomb of Kirby Corporation, +1-713-435-1135

Web site: http://www.kirbycorp.com/

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Magellan Midstream Partners Acquires Delaware Marine Terminal

2005-09-01T14:06:00.000-07:00

Magellan Midstream Partners Acquires Delaware Marine Terminal

TULSA, Okla., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (NYSE:MMP) announced that it has acquired a refined petroleum products terminal in Wilmington, Delaware from privately-owned Delaware Terminal Company.

The marine terminal is located at the Port of Wilmington along the Delaware River and has 1.8 million barrels of usable storage capacity and related infrastructure, including a deep-water dock, three miles of pipeline and truck racks with a total of 12 loading spots. The terminal is fully utilized currently, with several multi-year agreements.

The facility and the land on which the facility sits, which was purchased in a separate transaction from a local non-profit agency, were acquired for approximately $55 million.

"This terminal strengthens our presence on the East coast and provides access to key Mid-Atlantic markets such as Philadelphia and Baltimore," said Don Wellendorf, chief executive officer. "The facility currently has a strong book of business and has ample land to allow expansion of storage capacity to meet growth in these markets."

The acquisition was funded with cash on hand, and financial results from this new terminal are expected to be immediately accretive to the partnership's cash flows.

Including the newly-acquired terminal, the partnership now owns seven marine terminals with more than 20 million barrels of usable storage capacity. Its other marine facilities are located on or near the Gulf Coast and in the New York harbor area.

About Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. is a publicly traded partnership formed to own, operate and acquire a diversified portfolio of energy assets. The partnership primarily transports, stores and distributes refined petroleum products. More information is available at http://www.magellanlp.com/ .

Portions of this document may constitute forward-looking statements as defined by federal law. Although the partnership believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different. Additional information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance is contained in the partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact: Paula Farrell
(918) 574-7650
paula.farrell@magellanlp.com

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20031107/DAMAGELOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.

CONTACT: Paula Farrell of Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.,
+1-918-574-7650, or paula.farrell@magellanlp.com

Web site: http://www.magellanlp.com/

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American Commercial Lines Inc. Reports on Hurricane Katrina Impact

2005-09-01T13:32:00.000-07:00

American Commercial Lines Inc. Reports on Hurricane Katrina Impact

JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Commercial Lines Inc. ("Company" or "ACL") (Pink Sheets: ACOM) reported today on the impact to its operations from Hurricane Katrina. The Company reported that it sustained minimal damage to its terminaling, towboat and barge assets. Efforts continue to locate and provide for its employees.

Commenting on this development, Mark R. Holden, President and CEO, stated, "Our first priority is the health and safety of our most important asset, our employees and their families. We continue to provide resources and supplies to our people affected by the hurricane. In addition, we are closely working with our customers to meet their requirements and assist in any manner possible. We are fortunate in that we are fully operational and we are trying to assist those who are less fortunate." ACL operations continue throughout the United States, including the fleeting and movement of commodities in the open navigable waterways, new marine construction, and land-based administrative functions. The Company has full operational capabilities in the Gulf Region.

ACL's Harahan, Louisiana, office is temporarily closed and employees who work there are advised to follow evacuation recommendations made by government agencies where they reside. ACL is asking that all employees who reside in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the panhandle of Florida call the company at 1-800-791-1072 (available 24 hours) to update their current status and discuss assistance that is available from the company. All customers may continue to access their barge information via RiverTrac and may contact their sales representative in Jeffersonville, Indiana for additional information.

Source: American Commercial Lines Inc.

CONTACT: Christopher Black, SVP and CFO of American Commercial Lines
Inc., +1-812-288-1836

Web site: http://www.aclines.com/

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WOMAN IN HOSPITAL AFTER SEA RESCUE AT SKEGNESS

2005-09-01T12:30:00.000-07:00

WOMAN IN HOSPITAL AFTER SEA RESCUE AT SKEGNESS

London, 1/9//GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (duty notice 1) issued by the
Government News Network on 1 September 2005
At quarter to four this afternoon, Yarmouth Coastguard Rescue Coordination
Centre received several emergency 999 calls from members of the public,
and also a call from Lincolnshire Ambulance Control who had received 999
calls reporting that a woman had entered the water at Skegness beach to
assist a fourteen year old boy.

Skegness and Chapel Coastguard rescue teams, Lincolnshire Sector Manager
and the Skegness RNLI inshore lifeboat were despatched to the area to assist.

The lady had to be recovered from the water by another member of the public
unconcious after getting into difficulties herself.

After receiving immediate medical attention on the beach she was evacuated
to Boston Pilgrim Hospital in a serious condition. The 14 year old lad
disappeared from the beach, and a search was made of the immediate area and
adjacent holiday park with no success. His present whereabouts are unknown.

The lady is a fifty seven year old holidaymaker from the Mansfield area.

Glynn Young,Watch Manager, Yarmouth Coastguard said:

"We would like to remind people not to put themselves at risk in attempting
a rescue.

If you see someone in trouble,it is always advisable to call 999 for the
Coastguard, who will despatch the appropriate resources."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Duty Press Officer
Mobile: 07713 654690
Pager: 07699 741578
Or during office hours (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Los Angeles & Long Beach Port Drivers Unite at Annual Labor Day Parade & Rally

2005-09-01T11:47:00.000-07:00

Los Angeles & Long Beach Port Drivers Unite at Annual Labor Day Parade & Rally

Union Members, Officials to Turn Out in Support of Port Drivers

Thousands of southland union members, port drivers, family and friends, will join in solidarity on the streets of Wilmington, California at the annual Labor Day Parade and unite in support of port drivers who face the mounting burdens of rising fuel costs and unacceptable demands by terminal operators.

An event held at 8:30 a.m. prior to the parade will feature a press conference at the assembly area, with national and local labor leaders introducing workers from the ports, nurses, teachers, firefighters, and longshoremen. The parade will commence at 10:00 a.m., over one mile down Avalon Blvd., followed by a noon rally at Banning Park where food and drinks will be provided.

The Teamster contingent will be lead by three Teamster rigs and the Teamster Local 848 bus, including Jim Santangelo, International Vice President & Joint Council 42 President and Randy Cammack, Vice President & Secretary- Treasurer Local 63, in addition to Teamster members from over 10 local unions in the L.A. basin.

Port drivers will present a resolution for dignity and respect to city and port officials, and will attend to publicize their concerns related to diesel fuel price increases, unfair port rules requiring truck drivers to perform work on the docks without compensation, and frustration with the terminal operators Off Peak/Pier Pass program.

WHAT: Press Conference, Parade & Rally

WHO: Port Drivers
Union members from the L.A. area
Jim Santangelo, International VP, Joint Council 42 President
Randy Cammack, International VP, Secretary-Treasurer Local 63

WHERE: Press Conference -- Corner of Broad & E. Sts., Wilmington, Calif.
Rally -- Banning Park, Wilmington, Calif.

WHEN: Monday, September 5, 2005
Press Conference, 8:30 a.m.
Parade, 10:00 a.m.
Rally to follow parade

CONTACT: Miguel Lopez of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, +1-202-497-5424.

PRNewswire -- Sept. 1

Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Web site: http://www.teamster.org/

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ANSYS Announces Latest Releases of AQWA and ASAS Software Suites

2005-09-01T08:44:00.000-07:00

ANSYS Announces Latest Releases of AQWA and ASAS Software Suites

Latest software addresses engineering issues in the marine and offshore industries

SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ:ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced the newest availability of ASAS(TM) 14, structural finite element software for the offshore industry, and AQWA(TM) 5.6, a hydrodynamic assessment software suite. The latest releases are further confirmation of ANSYS, Inc.'s strong commitment to meeting the requirements of the user base and the increasing demands of the marine and offshore communities.

Developed by ANSYS, Inc.'s Century Dynamics group, ASAS introduces many new features which meet the demands of the user base, including a simple method for defining internal tank loading for vessels. Additionally, the unique nonlinear coupled wave-structure interaction facility has been enhanced with the addition of effective tension for curved tubular elements. Also being shipped is a brand new version of the modeling and results display system FEMGV(TM) Version 7, providing a new graphical user interface as well as introducing automated repair capabilities for CAD geometry imported into FEMGV. AQWA 5.6 introduces a number of ground breaking new features including the ability to handle up to 50 interconnected structures, user defined multi- directional wave spectra and improved handling of irregular frequencies as well as standing waves.

"The latest releases of ASAS and AQWA boast more capacity, more capability and more flexibility," said Naury Birnbaum, general manager, ANSYS, Inc. and a founder of Century Dynamics. "For example, AQWA's ability to handle up to 50 articulated structures is a five-fold increase over the previous limit while the ASAS Toolkit has been extended enabling users to write more extensive special applications using ASAS results.

With this new release, ANSYS extends its leading engineering simulation technology. The new capabilities add to the powerful breadth of solutions provided in the ANSYS suite of products that includes ANSYS(R), ANSYS(R) CFX(R), ANSYS(R) ICEM CFD(TM) and ANSYS(R) AUTODYN(R). ANSYS continues to integrate all of its key technologies within the ANSYS(R) Workbench(TM) thereby providing an unparalleled engineering design and simulation capability within a unified computing environment. Over many years AQWA and ASAS have maintained technical leadership within the markets they serve. These new releases reinforce this leadership. For more information, visit www.century-dynamics.com.

About Century Dynamics

Century Dynamics - a subsidiary of ANSYS, Inc. - designs, develops, globally markets and supports advanced engineering and scientific simulation software. It provides solutions for understanding how designs and processes behave in real world applications. We service a wide spectrum of industries including aerospace, automotive, defense, education, marine, offshore, petrochemical, power and security. For two decades, the world's most prestigious companies and institutions have relied on Century Dynamics' significant, unique and proven technologies coupled with its world-class technical expertise to give them insight into solutions for their most difficult engineering problems. For more information visit http://www.century-dynamics.com/

About ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS, Inc., founded in 1970, develops and globally markets engineering simulation software and technologies widely used by engineers and designers across a broad spectrum of industries. The Company focuses on the development of open and flexible solutions that enable users to analyze designs directly on the desktop, providing a common platform for fast, efficient and cost- conscious product development, from design concept to final-stage testing and validation. Headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with more than 25 strategic sales locations throughout the world, ANSYS, Inc. employs approximately 600 people and distributes its products through a network of channel partners in over 40 countries. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

ANSYS, ANSYS Workbench, CFX, AUTODYN, and any and all ANSYS, Inc. product and service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries located in the United States or other countries. ICEM CFD is a trademark licensed by ANSYS, Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Source: ANSYS, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly Wall, Manager, Marketing of ANSYS, Inc., +1-724-514-3076,
or kelly.wall@ansys.com; or Phil Cheetham, Head of ANSYS-OFFSHORE Business,
+44(0)1403 270066, or phil.cheetham@centurydynamics.co.uk

Web site: http://www.ansys.com/
http://www.century-dynamics.com/

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Sunseeker Increases Sales to Record Level

2005-09-01T05:41:00.000-07:00

Sunseeker Increases Sales to Record Level

POOLE, England, September 1/PRNewswire/ -- New product development and the success of the award-winning
Yacht Range have helped Sunseeker International to achieve record sales
figures once again, increasing annual turnover by 15% to GBP172 million
(US$311 million). According to the company's end of year figures to July
2005, operating profit has also increased significantly on the previous year
to over GBP4.0 million (US$7miilion).

(Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050831/183664 )

Continued investment in the development of the company's manufacturing
processes, new products and improved facilities to meet the demand of the
growing global market are considered to be among the major contributing
factors of the company's year-on-year success.

Further major expansion on Poole's waterfront on the south coast of
England, has involved the second phase of planned investment in more new
manufacturing facilities for the production of Sunseeker craft over 100 feet.
A new factory at New Quay alongside existing shipyard facilities and the
re-development of the site which includes 300 metres of prime deep-water
access is seen as a major step forward.

In addition, the purchase of a further 4 acre site (16,188m2) alongside
the Sunseeker Technology Centre at Mannings Heath in Poole will enable the
company to build additional facilities to accommodate the very latest
state-of-the-art and fully-automated manufacturing processes.

The development of new products also continues apace with at least 3 new
models introduced every year. Products range from 35 feet to over 35 metres,
and building on the success of the 105 Yacht and Yacht Range the development
of both the 125 Yacht and 135 Yacht has recently been re-focussed on new 35M
and 36.5M Yachts. Much of the company's plans are based on meeting the demand
of its customers for ever bigger and better boats, through their involvement
in every stage of the build programme. As a direct result, new orders have
been placed for a number of the larger models currently under construction.

As a result of the investment made in 2004 there has been improved sales
activity at Sunseeker Florida, and in particular increased demand for the
company's larger models across the USA. This has led to the Sunseeker Florida
re-locating its operation from Pompano Beach to new premises further south in
Harbour Towne Marina at Dania Beach. The move provides quicker access to the
ocean, via the Port Everglades Inlet as well as being conveniently situated
for Fort Lauderdale International Airport. The marina is well serviced and
accommodates the company's larger models adequately, providing a better
facility for the sales and customer service operations.

A global leader in the design and build of luxury motoryachts,
Sunseeker International exports 99% of its product range and employs over
1,500 highly trained staff in their shipyards on Britain's south coast.
Sunseeker International is widely recognised tras the pre-eminent marine
brand in the world today.

See website www.sunseeker.com for downloadable copy and high resolution
images

Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050831/183664

Source: Sunseeker International

For Further Information, Please Contact: Sunseeker PR and Marketing, Hannah Braithwaite-Smith, Tel: +44-(0)-1202-381111, Fax: +44-(0)-1202-777005, Mobile: +44-(0)7764-320536, e-mail: marketing@sunseeker.com. See website www.sunseeker.com for downloadable copy and high resolution images

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Top 30 U.S. Distribution Markets Continuing to Strengthen, According to ProLogis' Property Market Review

2005-09-01T04:19:00.000-07:00

Top 30 U.S. Distribution Markets Continuing to Strengthen, According to ProLogis' Property Market Review

- Net Absorption Up Sharply, Vacancy Rate Falls to 9.0% -

DENVER, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ProLogis (NYSE:PLD), a leading global provider of distribution facilities and services, today released the latest edition of U.S. Property Market Review, its market research report that compiles market statistics and describes industry trends for the nation's top 30 distribution markets. The latest report finds that the nation's leasing markets for distribution space are continuing to improve.

Leonard Sahling, head of the ProLogis Research Group, noted, "Market fundamentals keep getting better, with the national distribution market having entered into that stage of the real estate cycle where pent-up demand completely overshadows new supply and drives the vacancy rate lower."

Key findings of the U.S. Property Market Review include the following:

* For the top 30 markets, the overall vacancy rate declined to 9.0%
at midyear 2005 from 9.7% at year-end 2004 and 10.2% at midyear 2004.

* Twenty-four of the top 30 markets posted declines in their vacancy
rates during the first half of 2005, including Atlanta, Austin,
Dallas, Denver and the San Francisco Bay area, all of which had been
trailing behind the national recovery.

* Rents have levelled off, with rent concessions such as free rent
fading. While rents have begun to edge up in a few of the tighter
markets, the best that can be said for the vast majority of markets
is that rents have stopped declining.

* The surge in demand that occurred late last year extended into the
first half of 2005. Companies may finally have become confident
enough about the economic outlook that they are willing to unlock the
reservoir of pent-up demand for space amassed during the protracted
2001-03 U.S. economic downturn.

* All but two of the nation's top 30 markets have now recovered in
varying degrees from the steep 2001-03 downturn. Ten of the markets
appear to have staged a full recovery: the L.A. Basin, Reno, Las
Vegas, Indianapolis, Phoenix, Seattle, Washington, D.C., South
Florida, Orlando and Tampa.

* Two of the markets -- Baltimore and Columbus -- are still floundering
and are actually worse-off today than they were when the downturn in
the national market for distribution space bottomed out early
in 2003.

Mr. Sahling commented, "Whereas seven of the 30 markets had recovered fully from the 2000-03 cyclical downturn by the end of 2004, today there are ten such markets." Mr. Sahling went on to point out that the number of laggard markets that are in worse shape today than they were when the national distribution market hit bottom has also shrunk to two at midyear 2005 from four at year-end 2004.

Looking ahead, Mr. Sahling added, "Thanks to the national distribution market's solid supply-demand fundamentals, the stage is set for continued tightening during the second half of 2005 and next year."

Produced by the ProLogis Research Group, the U.S. Property Market Review includes market statistics compiled from the best data sources across the country and incorporates the first-hand knowledge and expertise of ProLogis' market officers. These in-house experts are actively engaged in their markets and continually evaluate fundamental market conditions.

For a copy of the report, visit http://ir.prologis.com/, go to the page labeled "Proprietary Research" and select "U.S. Property Market Review: Midyear 2005."

About ProLogis

ProLogis is a leading provider of distribution facilities and services with 321 million square feet (30 million m2) in 2,079 distribution facilities owned, managed and under development in 76 markets in North America, Europe and Asia. ProLogis continues to expand the industry's first and largest global network of distribution facilities with the objective of building shareholder value. The company expects to achieve this through the ProLogis Operating System(R) and its commitment to be 'The Global Distribution Solution' for its customers, providing exceptional facilities and services to meet their expansion and reconfiguration needs.

Source: ProLogis

CONTACT: Media, Rick Roth, +1-303-576-2641, rroth@prologis.com, or
Shannon McCorison, +1-303-576-2759, media@prologis.com, or Financial, Melissa
Marsden, +1-303-576-2622, mmarsden@prologis.com, all of ProLogis; or
Financial, Suzanne Dawson of Linden Alschuler & Kaplan, Inc., +1-212-329-1420,
sdawson@lakpr.com, for ProLogis

Web site: http://ir.prologis.com/

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FISHING VESSEL RESCUED OFF AMBLE

2005-09-01T03:59:00.000-07:00

FISHING VESSEL RESCUED OFF AMBLE

London, 1 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (332) issued by the Government
News Network on 1 September 2005
At 10am Humber Coastguard were contacted on VHF radio by the Whitby registered,
16 metre fishing vessel Kristan Jo, reporting that they were taking on water,
with 5 persons on board and needed assistance. The Kristan Jo was 17.5 miles
North East of Amble.

Humber Coastguard requested the launch of the RNLI lifeboats from both Amble
and Seahouses and scrambled the rescue helicopter from RAF Boulmer.

The rescue helicopter was first on scene and airlifted a pump on board the
stricken vessel to assist the crew with saving their sinking vessel. With use
of the pumps, the vessel is now described as stable but not under power. The
helicopter remained on scene until the lifeboats arrived to tow the vessel
back to port.

The Kristan Jo is a Whitby registered boat working out of North Shields. The
vessel will be towed by the Amble and Seahouses lifeboats towards the River
Tyne where they will hand over the tow to the RNLI Tynemouth lifeboat.

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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UKHO & MCA HOST FIRST SHALLOW SURVEY WORLD CONFERENCE IN UK

2005-09-01T02:39:00.000-07:00

UKHO & MCA HOST FIRST SHALLOW SURVEY WORLD CONFERENCE IN UK

London, 1 September/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (331/05) issued by the Government
News Network on 1 September 2005
The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
have joined forces to host the 4th International Shallow Survey Conference
2005 which will be taking place in Europe for the first time since its
establishment in Sydney, Australia in 1999.

More than 200 delegates from countries throughout the world, including the US,
Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and from Europe, will attend the four-day
conference which kicks off on 12 September and runs conjointly with a huge
exhibition of cutting-edge technology, equipment and workshops set up by
some 30 companies specialising in hydrographic and geographic surveying.

"We are very excited to be bringing this conference to Europe for the first
time," says Katie Jones, Chair of the conference organising committee: "It
will bring together some of the world's keenest minds and latest thinking in
High Resolution Surveys in Shallow Water. It is an excellent opportunity to
increase interest in environmental matters and to demonstrate the advances
that both agencies have made in bringing related produced and services to
the international hydrographic community."

"Surveying in UK waters for safety of navigation is now heavily reliant on
modern technologies such as swathe echo-sounding and LIDAR. As the authority
responsible for the national Civil Hydrography Programme, the Maritime and
Coastguard Agency are pleased to be co-hosting this event and promoting the
UK's expertise in this exciting area," says Joe Collins, Head of the MCA's
Navigation Safety Branch.

Among 40 senior experts at the conference will be the head of the UKHO's
bathymetric data centre, Chris Howlett, and managing director of Admiralty
Coastal Surveys, Peter Hobson. Specialist MCA speakers include Rob Spillard,
Hydrography Manager ,and Mike Cunningham, Hydrographic Solutions Manager
and Geographical Information Systems analyst.

Delegates will also have the opportunity to visit survey vessels, including
the latest Royal Navy survey ship HMS Enterprise.

The UKHO, a government agency with trading fund status, is the world's premier
supplier of navigational charts and publications, committed to meeting defence
and civilian requirements for hydrographic information aimed at protecting
safety of life at sea.

The MCA is an Executive Agency of the Department of Transport responsible
for implementing the Government's maritime safety policy. The Agency works to
prevent loss of lives at the coast and at sea, to ensure that ships are safe,
and to prevent coastal pollution. It has overall responsibility for systematic
surveying of all UK coastal waters in support of safety of navigation. Safer
Lives, Safer Ships, Cleaner Seas.

For more information log on to www.shallowsurvey.com

UKHO: Penny Gibbins Tel: 01823 337900 ext 3706/ penny.gibbins@ukho.gov.uk
MCA: Fiona Warren Tel: 02380 329278/ fiona.warren@mcga.gov.uk or Mark Dean
Tel:02380 329137 / mark.dean@mcga.gov.uk

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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TUI Offer and CP Ships Directors' Circular mailed to shareholders

2005-08-31T21:17:00.000-07:00

TUI Offer and CP Ships Directors' Circular mailed to shareholders

HANOVER, Germany and GATWICK, UK, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TUI AG and CP Ships Limited jointly announced today that TUI has mailed to CP Ships shareholders its Offer in connection with its previously announced take-over bid for 100% of the CP Ships common shares. The CP Ships Directors' Circular, also mailed with the Offer, contains the unanimous determination of the Board of Directors of CP Ships that the Offer is fair to the shareholders and in the best interests of CP Ships, and the unanimous recommendation of the Board of Directors that shareholders accept the TUI Offer and tender their shares to the Offer.

The Offer is open for acceptance until 6:00 p.m. (EDT) on 7th October 2005, unless withdrawn or extended and is subject to customary closing conditions including its acceptance by shareholders representing two thirds of the outstanding CP Ships shares on a fully diluted basis and the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals in Canada, the United States, Europe and certain other countries where the businesses currently operate.

CP Ships shareholders are advised to read the Offer and Circular, the Directors' Circular and related documents which have been filed with the Canadian securities commissions and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as they contain important information. Shareholders may obtain a copy of the material (when available) at the Canadian SEDAR web site at www.sedar.com and at the SEC's web site at www.sec.gov.

Information on CP Ships

One of the world's leading container shipping companies, CP Ships provides international container transportation services in four key regional markets: TransAtlantic, Australasia, Latin America and Asia. Within these markets CP Ships operates 38 services in 22 trade lanes. At 30th June 2005, CP Ships' vessel fleet was 82 ships and its container fleet 441,000 TEU. Volume in 2004 was 2.3 million TEU.

CP Ships also owns Montreal Gateway Terminals, which operates one of the largest marine container terminal facilities in Canada. CP Ships is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TEU and also in the S&P/TSX 60 Index of top Canadian publicly listed companies. For further information, visit the website at www.cpships.com

Information on TUI

TUI is the European market leader in tourism and, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hapag-Lloyd, is a leading player in the global market for container shipping.

The tour operators of TUI trade in 17 European countries. In 2004, the Group had around 18 million customers. TUI now includes about 3,290 travel agencies, 120 aircraft, 42 incoming agencies and 285 hotels with approximately 163,000 beds in 28 countries.

TUI provides its customers with holidays from a single source - from booking in a travel agency, flights, accommodation in the Group's own hotels and customer-care provided by the Group's own incoming agencies. This vertical integration strategy covers the whole value chain in the source markets (sales markets) and the destinations (holiday areas) and provides its customers with high standards of quality from start to finish.

Through its wholly owned subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd, TUI operates one of the world's leading container shipping companies and also operates a fleet of four cruise liners.

The container shipping operation, with 57 container ships, specialises in complex, wide-ranging logistics services. The container ships primarily supply the main routes between Europe and Asia, Europe and North America and North America and Asia. Hapag-Lloyd's container shipping operation transported 2.4 million TEU worldwide in the 2004 financial year.

The cruise ship division is the leading "premium and luxury cruise" tour operator in German-speaking countries. The cruise liners including the 5-star- plus "MS Europa" are at home on all the world's oceans. For further information, visit the websites at www.tui.com/www.hapag-lloyd.com.

Forward looking information

This press release contains certain forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating, but not limited, to operations, anticipated or prospective financial performance, results of operations, business prospects and strategies of TUI and CP Ships. Forward-looking information typically contains statements with words such as "consider", "anticipate", "believe", "expect", "plan", "intend", "likely" or similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook on future changes in volumes, freight rates, costs, achievable cost savings, the estimated amounts and timing of capital expenditures, anticipated future debt levels and incentive fees or revenue, or other expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, intentions or statements about future events or performance.

These statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Although each of TUI and CP Ships believes it has a reasonable basis for making the forecasts or projections included herein, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking information. By its nature, the forward-looking information involves numerous assumptions, inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific that contributes to the possibility that the predictions, forecasts and other forward-looking statements will not occur. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in business strategies; general global, political and economic and business conditions, including the length and severity of any economic slowdown in the countries and regions where the companies operate, including seasonality, particularly in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australasia, Asia and Europe; the effects of competition and pricing pressures; changes in freight rates; changes in operational costs; industry over-capacity; changes in demand for container shipping; congestion; availability and cost of chartered ships; changes in laws and regulations, including tax, environmental, employment, competition, anti-terrorism and trade laws; difficulties in achieving cost savings; currency exposures and exchange rate fluctuations, fuel price and interest rate fluctuations; changes in access to capital markets and other sources of financing; various events which could disrupt operations, including war, acts of terrorism, severe weather conditions and external labour unrest, all of which may be beyond TUI or CP Ship's insurance coverage's; compliance with security measures by governmental and industry trade practice groups, the outcome of civil litigation related to CP Ship's restatement of financial results and the impact of any resulting legal judgments, settlements and expenses, and the companies' anticipation of and success in managing the risks associated with the foregoing.

The above list of important factors affecting forward-looking information is not exhaustive, and reference should be had to the other risks discussed in filings with securities regulators. TUI and CP Ships undertake no obligation, except as required by law, to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward- looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, or the above list of factors affecting this information.

Source: CP Ships

CONTACT: Investor Relations Contacts: Bjorn Beroleit, TUI AG,
t: +49 511 566 1310, m: +49 172 808 3023, bjoern.beroleit@tui.com;
Jeremy Lee, CP Ships, t: (514) 934-5254, m: (514) 502-3112,
jeremy.lee@cpships.com; Media Contacts: Kuzey Alexander Esener, TUI AG,
t: +49 511 566 1487, kuzey.esener@tui.com; Klaus Heims, Hapag-Lloyd AG,
t: +49 40 3001 2263, m: +49 172 447 0135, klaus.heims@hlag.de; Ian Blair,
Hill & Knowlton (TUI/Hapag-Lloyd), t: (416) 413-4694, m: (416) 522-0717,
ian.blair@hillandknowlton.ca; Elizabeth Canna, CP Ships,
t: +44 (0)1293 861 921, m: +41 (0)79 691 3764, elizabeth.canna@cpships.com

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Trico Marine Services, Inc. Reports on Vessels Following Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31T16:48:00.000-07:00

Trico Marine Services, Inc. Reports on Vessels Following Hurricane Katrina

HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trico Marine Services, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRMA) (the "Company" or "Trico") today announced that based on a preliminary inspection of its vessels in the Gulf of Mexico, all vessels have been located and none have sustained any damage. Our vessels in the Gulf are operational at 100% utilization levels.

In addition, although currently without electrical power and communications services, initial assessments indicate that our office in Houma, LA has sustained no physical damage. Until the Company can establish operational utilities in Houma, all employees, crewmembers and customers are encouraged to call the following toll-free number at any time (24 hours a day, each day) for further information regarding our personnel, operations and sales and marketing assistance:

Trico Toll Free Number: 1-800-259-3833

As we continue to evaluate our operations in Houma and the safety of our employees and their families, Trico executives can be reached at our corporate headquarters at the following address and phone numbers:

Trico Marine Services, Inc.
2401 Fountainview Drive
Suite 920
Houston, Texas 77057

(713) 780-9926 - Main Switchboard

(713) 780-0062 - Facsimile

About Trico

Trico provides a broad range of marine support services to the oil and gas industry, primarily in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, Latin America, and West Africa. The services provided by the Company's diversified fleet of vessels include the marine transportation of drilling materials, supplies and crews, and support for the construction, installation, maintenance and removal of offshore facilities. Trico has its principal office in Houston, Texas. Please visit the Company's website at http://www.tricomarine.com/ for additional information.

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be "forward-looking statements." Actual events may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors involving risks and uncertainties beyond the control of the Company that could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and uncertainties attendant to Trico Marine Services, Inc. and its industry and other factors, which could affect the Company's results of operations or financial condition, are included in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Trico undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report.

Source: Trico Marine Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Trico Marine Services, Inc., +1-713-780-9926

Web site: http://www.tricomarine.com/

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Trico Marine Services Names President and Chief Executive Officer

2005-08-31T15:25:00.000-07:00

Trico Marine Services Names President and Chief Executive Officer

HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Trico Marine Services, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRMA) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Trevor Turbidy to serve as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Turbidy replaces Mr. Joseph S. Compofelice who served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since March 31, 2005. Mr. Compofelice will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Trico. Mr. Turbidy was also elected to the Company's Board of Directors for a term expiring in 2006 to fill a vacancy. Trico also announced the promotion of Geoff Jones, currently Treasurer, to Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Mr. Turbidy has been Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since joining Trico in August 2003. Prior to joining Trico, Mr. Turbidy was employed by Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette and Credit Suisse First Boston in their Investment Banking Departments serving in a variety of positions ultimately attaining the level of Director.

Mr. Compofelice stated, "Our Board of Directors, with the help of an internationally recognized executive recruitment firm, conducted a thorough and exhaustive search over a five month period to find a CEO who could execute Trico's long-term strategy. While we identified numerous qualified candidates through our search process, we concluded that Trevor's demonstrated leadership qualities and management skills combined with his intimate knowledge of Trico's operations made him the ideal CEO for Trico."

Mr. Compofelice commented further, "Trevor was the key executive who led Trico through its very successful restructuring process. A critical aspect of winning the acceptance of all parties to the process was the development of a strategy that our new Board has subsequently endorsed. Trevor has proven that he has an in-depth understanding of Trico's customers, industry and prospects and we believe he has the financial sophistication, strategic vision and determination to guide Trico's long-term success."

Mr. Turbidy said, "It is a great honor to be chosen to lead Trico as its new CEO and have the opportunity to build upon our recent success. As a result of delevering our balance sheet and strengthening our management team, I am confident that we will be able to capitalize on attractive prospects for Trico for the long-term benefit of our shareholders. I wish to sincerely thank the employees of Trico for their diligent efforts, without which the Company would not be so well-positioned to execute its long-term strategy and I would not have been presented with this exciting opportunity."

The Board of Directors announced that Geoff Jones has been elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer replacing Mr. Turbidy. Mr. Jones has served as Trico's Treasurer since March 2005 and prior to that as its Controller since February 2004. Geoff Jones has over twenty-five years experience in the oilfield service industry including senior financial positions at Parker Drilling and Petroleum Helicopters.

"We believe that Geoff's accomplishments, work ethic and vast energy experience, will be critical to his success as our CFO," Mr. Compofelice added.

Both appointments are effective immediately.

About Trico

Trico provides a broad range of marine support services to the oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, Latin America and West Africa. The services provided by the Company's diversified fleet of vessels include the marine transportation of drilling materials, supplies and crews, and support for the construction, installation, maintenance and removal of offshore facilities. Trico has its principal offices in Houston Texas. Please visit the Company's website at http://www.tricomarine.com/ for additional information.

Certain statements in this press release that are not historical fact may be "forward looking statements." Actual events may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statement. There are a number of important factors involving risks and uncertainties beyond the control of the Company that could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. A description of risks and uncertainties relating to Trico Marine Services, Inc. and its industry and other factors, which could affect the Company's results of operations or financial condition, are included in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Trico undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this report.

Source: Trico Marine Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Trico Marine Services, Inc., +1-713-780-9926

Web site: http://www.tricomarine.com/

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Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. Takes Delivery of Eleventh Vessel

2005-08-31T15:10:00.000-07:00

Eagle Bulk Shipping, Inc. Takes Delivery of Eleventh Vessel

- Supramax Bulker Osprey I Joins Eagle Bulk Fleet -

NEW YORK, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. (NASDAQ:EGLE), the largest U.S. based owner of Handymax dry bulk vessels, today announced that it has taken delivery of its eleventh vessel, the Osprey I, a 50,206 dwt Supramax dry bulk carrier built 2002. The vessel, which is the seventh Supramax bulk carrier to join the Eagle fleet, will immediately begin service under a time charter at the rate of $21,000 per day, expiring between July 2008 and November 2008.

Sophocles N. Zoullas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Eagle Bulk has met its stage one vessel acquisition goals by adding the Osprey I, the third vessel Eagle has taken delivery of since our initial public offering, and the eleventh vessel to join the Eagle fleet overall. Moreover, as a sister-ship to four existing Eagle vessels, the Osprey I provides both scheduling and operating efficiencies.

"The delivery of the Osprey I further enhances the Company's ability to benefit from the growing global demand for dry bulk shipping, and is consistent with management's confidence in the operating superiority of Supramax bulk carriers," Mr. Zoullas concluded.

About Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Forward-Looking Statement

Matters discussed in this release may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and may include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management's examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. believes that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. cannot assure you that it will achieve or accomplish these expectations, beliefs or projections.

Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including changes in charterhire rates and vessel values, changes in demand that may affect attitudes of time charterers to scheduled and unscheduled drydocking, changes in our vessel operating expenses, including dry-docking and insurance costs, or actions taken by regulatory authorities, ability of our counterparties to perform their obligations under sales agreements and charter contracts on a timely basis, potential liability from future litigation, domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents and political events or acts by terrorists.

Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

Visit our website at http://www.eagleships.com/

Investor Contact Media Contact
Alan Ginsberg Jon Morgan
Chief Financial Officer Kekst and Company
212-785-2500 212-521-4800

Source: Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

CONTACT: Investors: Alan Ginsberg, CFO of Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.,
+1-212-785-2500; or Media: Jon Morgan of Kekst and Company, +1-212-521-4800,
for Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc.

Web site: http://www.eagleships.com/

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Carnival Cruise Lines to Resume Operations From Mobile Sept. 3

2005-08-31T13:35:00.000-07:00

Carnival Cruise Lines to Resume Operations From Mobile Sept. 3

MIAMI, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Cruise Lines will resume operations from Mobile's Alabama Cruise Terminal with a five-day voyage departing Saturday, Sept. 3.

The 1,452-passenger Holiday, which earlier this week was rerouted to Tampa as a result of Hurricane Katrina, will depart Tampa tomorrow, Sept. 1. The vessel is expected to arrive in Mobile on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 3.

The Holiday's year-round schedule from Mobile encompasses four-day cruises departing Thursdays to Cozumel, and five-day voyages departing Mondays and Saturdays to Cozumel and Calica/Playa del Carmen or Costa Maya.

Additional itinerary updates and information are available on Carnival's web site, http://www.carnival.com/ .

Source: Carnival Cruise Lines

CONTACT: Jennifer de la Cruz or Tim Gallagher, +1-800-438-6744, or
+1-305-599-2600, ext. 16000, both of Carnival Cruise Lines

Web site: http://www.carnivalcorp.com/

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PAA Provides Preliminary Assessment of Impact of Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

PAA Provides Preliminary Assessment of Impact of Hurricane Katrina

HOUSTON, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NYSE:PAA) announced today that it had performed a preliminary damage assessment of the impact of Hurricane Katrina on certain of its Gulf Coast assets. In advance of the onset of Katrina, the Partnership activated its Hurricane Preparedness Plan for facilities that were expected to be impacted by the storm. Depending upon the facility, steps taken by the Partnership included suspending operations, securing the facilities, relocating equipment and evacuating employees.

Since the storm exited the area, the Partnership has taken all reasonable steps to assess the condition of its assets, including aerial reconnaissance, on-site inspections where possible and review of available aerial photography. Based on these preliminary damage assessments, the most significant damage appears to be the loss of ship docking facilities at the Partnership's Mobile Bay terminal. The terminal's barge docking facilities and tanks appear to be fully intact and the terminal should be partially operational once power is restored to the facility and appropriate measures have been taken to restart the facility. The Partnership is taking the necessary steps to remove debris and repair or replace the ship dock as necessary, but the timing and potential costs of the repairs are unknown at this time. The Partnership believes the damage will be covered by its insurance program, subject to applicable deductibles.

Water and wind damage in parts of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama have caused widespread power and communications outages, and many transportation routes normally used to access the Partnership's assets are currently impassable. These conditions are impacting the entire industry and make it difficult to perform on-site inspections at certain of the Partnership's facilities, particularly those in Mississippi. At the majority of the Partnership's Gulf Coast facilities, personnel are on-site and are actively working to identify and repair damage, complete clean-up operations and mitigate any adverse effects caused by the hurricane. In most cases, the facilities lost power and communications but sustained relatively limited physical damage.

A Partnership spokesperson stated that the Partnership was in communication with local, state and federal authorities as well as other industry entities and expressed appreciation for the valiant efforts by its employees to return to the facilities to restore service to the Partnership's customers as soon as possible.

The Partnership cautioned that the aggregate impact of the hurricane on its operations may not be known for several days or weeks and will be dependent upon when power is restored to the Partnership's various facilities, the extent of the damage to Partnership and third party assets, and the potential impact of shut-in crude oil production and refining capacity.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from results anticipated in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things: shortages or cost increases in power supplies, materials or labor; weather interference with business operations or project construction; liabilities or events that are not covered by an indemnity, insurance or existing reserves; maintenance of our credit rating and ability to receive open credit from our suppliers and trade counterparties; general economic, market or business conditions; and other factors and uncertainties inherent in the marketing, transportation, terminalling, gathering and storage of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas ("LPG") discussed in the Partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. is engaged in interstate and intrastate crude oil transportation, and crude oil gathering, marketing, terminalling and storage, as well as the marketing and storage of liquefied petroleum gas and other petroleum products, in the United States and Canada. The Partnership's common units are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAA". The Partnership is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Source: Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.

CONTACT: Phillip D. Kramer, Executive Vice President and CFO,
+1-713-646-4560, or A. Patrick Diamond, Director, Strategic Planning,
+1-713-646-4487, both of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P., +1-800-564-3036

Web site: http://www.paalp.com/

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EnerTeck Corporation Announces an Initial Order of 4,840 Gallons of EnerBurn for a Major Maritime Company

2005-08-31T05:34:00.000-07:00

EnerTeck Corporation Announces an Initial Order of 4,840 Gallons of EnerBurn for a Major Maritime Company

STAFFORD, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- EnerTeck Corporation (BULLETIN BOARD: ETCK) (the "Company") announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, EnerTeck Chemical Corp. ("ECC"), received the initial estimated quarterly order for 4,840 gallons of EnerBurn for the commercial use in the Lower Mississippi River Fleet for a Major Maritime Company. This is the third stage of the deployment plan to begin treating their lower Mississippi River fleet as a result of the successful demonstration discussed in the June 28, 2005 press release. The equipment for dispensing EnerBurn to the vessels has been ordered by a division of the company discussed in the July 28, 2005 press release. ECC anticipates all regulatory requirements and approvals for the blending units to be completed in the near future to enable installation and distribution of EnerBurn on the Mississippi River.

Dwaine Reese, ECC's CEO, commented, "We are extremely pleased to reach this juncture in our relationship with this company enabling them to begin treating their fleet and realizing the positive effects and return on their investment EnerBurn will provide. This also provides us the opportunity to introduce EnerBurn to other potential customers in the Inland Maritime Industry."

About EnerTeck Chemical Corp.

EnerTeck Chemical Corp. is the wholly owned, operating subsidiary of EnerTeck Corporation, a Company focused on the development and/or acquisition of combustion enhancement, emission reduction, and other environmentally friendly technologies. EnerTeck's diesel fuel specific combustion catalysts, EnerBurn and EC5931A, form a non-hazardous, nano-catalyst surface on the diesel combustion chamber and piston heads. This catalyst lowers the combustion temperature of carbon and accelerates oxidation, which enhances the burn rate of diesel fuel in engines. Current users experience increased fuel economy of between 8-15%, reduced engine wear of 30-50%, and increased brake horsepower of approximately 4%. EnerBurn's verifiable impact on the environment includes decreased highway smoke of 25-70% and reduced NOx emissions of 10-20%. This technology was originally introduced commercially by Nalco/Exxon Energy Chemicals, LP, a joint venture between Nalco Chemical Corporation and Exxon Corporation. Additional information can be obtained contacting the Company's CEO, Dwaine Reese at (281) 240-1787.

About EnerTeck Corporation

EnerTeck Corporation, through its wholly owned subsidiary, EnerTeck Chemical Corp., specializes in the sales and marketing of a fuel borne catalytic engine treatment for diesel engines known as EnerBurn(TM). Additional information can be obtained contacting the Company's CEO, Dwaine Reese at (281) 240-1787.

Statements contained herein that are not based upon current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations about its future operating results, performance and opportunities that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. When used herein, the words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "plan", "intend" and "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to EnerTeck Corporation, or its management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to the Company and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance, prospects, and opportunities to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, such factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2004. Except as required by the Federal Securities law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or for any other reason.

Source: EnerTeck Corporation

CONTACT: Dwaine Reese, Chief Executive Officer of EnerTeck Corporation,
+1-281-240-1787

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OWNER PAYS PENALTY FOR POLLUTION BREACH

2005-08-31T04:59:00.000-07:00

OWNER PAYS PENALTY FOR POLLUTION BREACH

London, 31 august/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (329-05) issued by the Government
News Network on 31 August 2005
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency prosecuted Rederi AB Engship, owners of
the 'Borden' in South Tyneside Magistrates Court yesterday for a breach of
the UK Maritime Pollution legislation.

Rederi AB Engship pleaded guilty and were fined £5,000 and ordered to pay
the MCA's full costs of £4379.70 after the incident of the entrance to the
River Tyne during the night of 14th / 15th September 2004.

On that night the Finnish registered Ro-Ro vessel 'Borden' was approaching
the River Tyne. A crewman had been sent down to meet the Pilot. On his way
down he noticed black oil overflowing on to the deck. The crewman reported
his sighting to the bridge who contacted the Engine Room. It transpired a
fuel transfer was in progress which was stopped immediately. It was noticed
that the black oil had trickled down the side of the ship and a small quantity
entered the water. The ship reported the spill to Port of Tyne Authorities
(PTA) who then informed the MCA.

It transpired that fuel was being transferred from a bunker tank into
a settling tank. The high level alarm activated but was acknowledged
and cancelled. The alarm re-activated but the response was the same.
The engine room staff believed that the alarm was for a high bilge level
alarm, which was sited next to the high settling tank alarm.

The 'Borden' was boarded by inspectors from the MCA on arrival and subjected
to a Port State Control Inspection. They found numerous faults and detained
the vessel. After immediate problems were rectified the 'Borden' was released
from detention and allowed to return to Finland.

In sentencing the chairman of the magistrates said:

"This act although not intentional, did have an element of negligence and
the resulting pollution could have an effect on the environment."

Mr Keith Robinson, Surveyor in Charge at MCA Tyne stated:

"This was a very serious incident for several reasons. It was fortunate
that the Pilot transfer was taking place at the same time as the fuel spill
occurred. If it had occurred at any other time then a greater quantity
of oil may have been spilled. The MCA is concerned that the cause of
this incident was a major breakdown in management systems on the ship.
The reaction of experienced members of the crew to the engine room alarms
is also of great concern.

Notes to Editors:

Pictures of the ship can be downloaded from
<http://www.gnn.gov.uk/imagelibrary/default.asp?SubjectID=708>

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on:
(023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Hornbeck Offshore Reports No Vessel Damage or Lost Revenue From Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31T03:08:00.000-07:00

Hornbeck Offshore Reports No Vessel Damage or Lost Revenue From Hurricane Katrina

Temporary Executive Offices Have Been Established

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. (NYSE:HOS) announced today that it has experienced no damage to any of its vessels as a result of Hurricane Katrina, including those currently under construction or conversion in various Gulf of Mexico shipyards. In addition, the storm had no impact on the Company's vessel charters. The Company's new generation offshore supply vessel fleet continues to operate at pre-storm levels of 100% utilization.

Preliminary assessments indicate that no physical damage has occurred to the Company's corporate headquarters in Covington, LA; however, the surrounding area is currently without electrical power, Internet connectivity and telecommunications service. Pending reinstatement of operational utilities, Hornbeck executives have established temporary offices at the offices of the Company's legal counsel and can be reached during normal business hours at the following address and phone numbers:

Winstead Sechrest & Minick P.C.
1450 Lake Robbins Drive, Suite 600
The Woodlands, TX 77381
(281) 681-5900 -- Main Switchboard
(281) 681-5901 -- Facsimile
(281) 681-5912 -- Todd Hornbeck, CEO
(281) 681.5940 -- Carl Annessa, COO
(281) 681-5943 -- Jim Harp, CFO

In addition, Hornbeck executives may be reached after-hours, and all other Hornbeck personnel can be reached anytime for customer or vendor inquiries, through Robin Morris at the Company's Brooklyn, NY office at (718) 625-0003.

Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc. is a leading provider of technologically advanced, new generation offshore supply vessels primarily in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico and select international markets, and is a leading transporter of petroleum products through its fleet of ocean-going tugs and tank barges, primarily in the northeastern U.S. and in Puerto Rico. Hornbeck Offshore currently owns and operates a fleet of over 50 U.S.-flagged vessels serving the energy industry.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about Hornbeck Offshore's plans and intentions. These have been based on the Company's current assumptions, expectations and projections about future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company can give no assurance that the expectations will prove to be correct.

Contacts: Jim Harp, CFO
Hornbeck Offshore Services
Temporary: (281) 681-5943

Ken Dennard, Managing Partner
DRG&E / (713) 529-6600

Source: Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc.

CONTACT: Jim Harp, CFO of Hornbeck Offshore Services, Temporary:
+1-281-681-5943; or Ken Dennard, Managing Partner, DRG&E, +1-713-529-6600

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Red and White Fleet Sails With ShoWare(TM) Software

2005-08-30T15:54:00.000-07:00

Red and White Fleet Sails With ShoWare(TM) Software

FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- The historic Red and White Fleet operating from Pier 43 1/2 in San Francisco and VisionOne in Fresno, CA have joined forces to bring a new era of customer satisfaction to their ticket buying public. As of August 15, 2005, ShoWare(TM) ticketing software is being utilized for box office, online and call-center sales. This Private Label solution has been customized to meet the needs of Red and White's worldwide client base and offer functionality not normally associated with an internet- based ticketing system.

Since its founding in 1892, the Red and White Fleet have been traveling the waters of the San Francisco Bay. Taking on the name Red and White and the distinctive red and white colors in the late 1940's, this family owned business has been a mainstay of the Bay Area. With numerous cruises and sight-seeing adventures available, Red and White required extended services for their ticketing operations.

City tours are a popular way to view the San Francisco sites. With ShoWare(TM), Red and White now has the ability to organize tours automatically, selling online to their customers and off-line through their box office. Red and White no longer needs to check for availability with their 3rd party vendors, as these vendors simply log into ShoWare(TM) to accept or decline the orders based upon their capacity on a given day. The order is not created and the customer's credit card is not billed until the order is approved by the Vendor. As an added bonus, the patron also selects their hotel and pick up time so that the vendor knows when and where to pick up the customer.

"We at the Red and White Fleet would like to congratulate VisionOne on the way they have been supportive of us learning about the new ShoWare(TM) ticketing system. It is difficult learning about any new system, but we also have a new Box Office Manager and a new Assistant Box Office Manager. Our BOM and ABOM have the highest compliments for ShoWare(TM). VisionOne has been professional in dealing with all of us ... thank you," states Thomas C. Escher, President

"This was a team effort. VisionOne worked closely with the Red and White Fleet to provide features that distinguish ShoWare(TM) in the marketplace," said Richard Kindred, Director of Sales for VisionOne Inc.

This long-term exclusive arrangement between Red and White and VisionOne will provide visitors to the San Francisco area ongoing access to some of the best views in town.

Media Relations:
Rhonda Manfredo
VisionOne, Incorporated
559-432-8000
Email: info@showare.com
www.v-1.com
www.showare.com

Client Contact Information:
Red & White Fleet
415-673-2900
www.redandwhite.com

About ShoWare(TM) by VisionOne

VisionOne, Inc. is a privately held international corporation founded in 1994 with headquarters in Fresno, California, with operations in the US, Switzerland, Germany, Chile, Brazil, and Mexico. For more information about VisionOne and its solutions visit http://www.v-1.com/, or http://www.showare.com/ or call 559-432-8000.

Source: VisionOne, Inc.

CONTACT: Rhonda Manfredo of VisionOne, Incorporated, +1-559-432-8000, or
info@showare.com

Web site: http://www.showare.com/

Web site: http://www.v-1.com/

Web site: http://www.visionone.ws/

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Martin Midstream Partners Announces No Significant Impact From Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-30T11:54:00.000-07:00

Martin Midstream Partners Announces No Significant Impact From Hurricane Katrina

KILGORE, Texas, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Martin Midstream Partners L.P. (NASDAQ:MMLP) ("MMLP" or the "Partnership") announced today that it expects no significant impact on its operations as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the Partnership enacted its standard hurricane preparation protocol resulting in a temporary suspension of various operating activities, including certain terminalling and marine operations. Based on a current assessment of these operations, however, the Partnership does not anticipate any significant change to its operating results due to Hurricane Katrina.

Ruben S. Martin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Martin Midstream GP LLC, the general partner of MMLP, stated, "First and foremost, our thoughts are with our personnel, their families and all those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Our primary concern will continue to be the safety and well being of all of our employees. Regarding the Partnership's assets, all of the marine vessels are currently operating as normal, including our offshore vessels, the Poseidon and the Margaret Sue. Unlike last year's experience with multiple hurricanes in Florida, we do not expect any decline in consumption of molten sulfur at our Tampa facility. Because the majority of our transported sulfur originates from Texas and western Louisiana, we do not anticipate a disruption of our sulfur supply. In addition, substantially all of our terminalling facilities are currently operating as normal. While we have experienced damage to our terminal in Venice, LA, we continue to serve those affected customers at our additional facilities located in Louisiana and Texas. Therefore, we do not expect any meaningful impact to our operating income as a result of Hurricane Katrina." The Venice, LA facility is located 70 miles southeast of New Orleans and currently accounts for approximately 1% of the Partnership's operating income. This facility is not considered material to the financial performance of MMLP.

About Martin Midstream Partners

Martin Midstream Partners provides terminalling, marine transportation, distribution and midstream logistical services for producers and suppliers of hydrocarbon products and by-products, lubricants and other liquids. The Partnership also manufactures and markets sulfur-based fertilizers and related products and operates a sulfur storage and transportation business. MMLP operates primarily in the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements about Martin Midstream Partners' outlook and all other statements in this release other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements and all references to financial estimates rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside its control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. While MMLP believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in anticipating or predicting certain important factors. A discussion of these factors, including risks and uncertainties, is set forth in the Company's annual and quarterly reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Martin Midstream Partners disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, including financial estimates, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contact: Robert D. Bondurant, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MMLP's general partner, Martin Midstream GP LLC, at (903) 983-6200.

Source: Martin Midstream Partners L.P.

CONTACT: Robert D. Bondurant, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Martin Midstream GP LLC, +1-903-983-6200

Web site: http://www.martinmidstream.com/

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POSSIBLE WORLD WAR 2 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE UNCOVERED ON BLACKPOOL BEACH

2005-08-30T11:10:00.000-07:00

POSSIBLE WORLD WAR 2 EXPLOSIVE DEVICE UNCOVERED ON BLACKPOOL BEACH

London, 30/8//GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (duty 1) issued by the Government
News Network on 30 August 2005
At about 3.30pm Liverpool Coastguard were alerted to the discovery of a large
metal object, possibly an old, unexploded bomb, which had become uncovered
on Blackpool Beach. The device appears to have been in place for some time
and has been partly uncovered.

A Ministry Of Defence team from Explosives and Ordnance Disposal in Faslane
will be attending the scene later tonight.

The near by Blackpool airport is temporarily closed until the suspect device
has been examined.

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Ocean Fleet Managers to Make Better Scheduling Decisions Faster

2005-08-30T04:19:00.000-07:00

Ocean Fleet Managers to Make Better Scheduling Decisions Faster

LONDON, August 30/PRNewswire/ --

- Enabled by First Commercially Available Intelligent Fleet Scheduling
System From Magenta

Today Magenta launched the first commercially available system to provide
fleet operators with a real-time, reliable planning tool to manage complex
ocean fleet scheduling and re-planning when vessels are delayed or cargoes
change. Until now, operators have planned fleet logistics manually, often
relying on one person who holds all the essential knowledge and expertise.

Magenta's Ocean Fleet i-Scheduler intelligent software gives fleet
managers the tools to react and respond to events and cargoes in order to
improve fleet revenue. They can plan ahead effectively and make better
scheduling decisions faster. Magenta's technology eliminates the risk
involved in having one person planning the logistics of a fleet, which in the
shipping industry can cause multi-million dollar losses if the information
used to make decisions is not accurate or timely.

Ocean fleet operators are under increasing pressure to reduce operating
margins. To achieve this, managers have to avoid open days where vessels lie
unused and maximise utilisation. They also need to achieve the best possible
time charter equivalent (TCE), which measures revenues achieved per vessel
per day. All of these factors create challenges for the ocean fleet manager
looking to maximise the performance of his fleet. In a climate of cost
pressures, the manager often controls a larger fleet with the same number of
staff, and is under pressure from his organisation to enhance customer
service while improving operating margins.

The fleet manager may not have sight of the complex logistics decisions
made by the fleet planner, until an unexpected problem arises needing
immediate insight into the status of the fleet and its cargo. Fragmented team
communications, an absent team member or a lack of shared information hinder
the quick resolution of a problem in the best interests of all the parties
involved.

As well as having to plan for the unexpected, the fleet manager also
needs a system in place that plans for any change in circumstances, such as
new cargo that needs to be transported, a vessel delay, port closure or a
market price change. For example, if a customer needs a delivery faster than
expected, Magenta's Ocean Fleet i-Scheduler software will analyse routes,
vessel locations, port constraints, costs, fuel consumption, speed and
distance and any other relevant factors. Working in tandem with third party
resources, it ensures the best decision is made. This presents the options
available and their effects in a clear and easy to use format.

Jonathan Himoff, CEO of Magenta Technology, explained: "Compared to truck
fleet operators, ocean fleet operators have not taken advantage of new
software to manage their fleets. Considering the multi-billion dollar cargos
they are responsible for, operators have the potential to achieve
multi-million dollars savings if they put more efficient planning tools in
place."

Magenta's Ocean Fleet i-Scheduler software is powered by a new breed of
multi-agent and semantic web technology and can be integrated with all
standard enterprise IT systems.

About Magenta

Magenta Technology is the leading enterprise software
developer of multi-agent and semantic web software to enable the adaptive
enterprise. The UK-based company helps companies make better decisions faster
through a comprehensive range of enterprise-ready products that release
significant value trapped within companies. Magenta's breakthrough solutions
for continuous planning, simulation and network design add value to logistics
and fleet operations, supply chain execution, demand-driven networks,
resource allocation, distribution operations, project management, field
services and collaborative manufacturing. www.magenta-technology.com.

Source: Magenta Technology

Kenneth McGilvary, Hotwire PR, Tel:+44-(0)-20-7608-4633, kenneth.mcgilvary@hotwirepr.com, Rebecca Kiely, Hotwire PR, Tel: +44-(0)20-7608-4657, Rebecca.kiely@hotwirepr.com

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Newest Cruise Ship Innovation To Be Unveiled Live On NBC Today on Aug. 31

2005-08-29T15:52:00.000-07:00

Newest Cruise Ship Innovation To Be Unveiled Live On NBC Today on Aug. 31

Royal Caribbean International to Reveal 'What's Next' in Active Cruising

MIAMI, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal Caribbean International is set to reveal to America one of the best kept secrets in the vacation industry on NBC "Today" on Wednesday, Aug. 31. TODAY and visionary CEO Richard Fain of Royal Caribbean will unveil "what's next" in active cruising. The cruise line that introduced rock-climbing walls, ice-skating rinks and miniature golf courses at sea will share its newest attraction, set to debut on the world's largest and most innovative cruise ship -- Freedom of the Seas.

A few things are already known about Freedom of the Seas, scheduled to make her first U.S. appearance in New York Harbor on May 11, 2006. She is 160,000 gross registered tons, holds 3,600 guests double-occupancy, is 15 decks tall and will include features such as:

* The H2O Zone, a colorful, water wonderland of large, brightly hued
sculptures doubling as interactive fountains that spray, sprinkle and
spurt water in every direction.

* A jungle-themed, adults-only Solarium featuring two large hot tubs
cantilevered out 12 feet from the sides of the ship. Suspended 112 feet
above the ocean, the hot tubs will offer breathtaking, panoramic views.

* A designated sports pool where guests will be invited to challenge
themselves, and each other, in a variety of water sports, from pool
volleyball and basketball to floating golf and synchronized swimming.

The unprecedented attraction to be unveiled next week has been kept under wraps for almost two years now and will raise the bar for innovation and excitement in the cruise industry.

In addition, Royal Caribbean will announce another surprise in which all TODAY viewers can participate. Be sure to catch the action live on NBC "Today" or by accessing http://www.today.msnbc.com/ or http://www.royalcaribbean.com/ on August 31.

At 160,000 GRT and holding 3,600 guests double-occupancy, Freedom of the Seas will be the largest cruise ship in the world when she debuts in May 2006. The first in Royal Caribbean's new Freedom class, she will be the most forward-looking and innovative ship the company has built to date. Freedom of the Seas will sail seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami calling in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Montego Bay, Jamaica; and Royal Caribbean's private destination, Labadee, Hispaniola.

Contact:
Meaghan McGee
Weber Shandwick
(212) 445-8353
mmcgee@webershandwick.com

Source: Royal Caribbean International

CONTACT: Meaghan McGee of Weber Shandwick, +1-212-445-8353,
mmcgee@webershandwick.com for Royal Caribbean International

Web site: http://www.today.msnbc.com/
http://www.royalcaribbean.com/

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Diana Shipping Inc. Announces New Short Term Charter Contract

2005-08-29T14:03:00.000-07:00

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces New Short Term Charter Contract

ATHENS, Greece, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE:DSX), a global shipping transportation company specializing in dry bulk cargoes, today announced that it has entered one of its Panamax dry bulk carriers, the Protefs, into a short term time-charter contract with Norden A/S for a period of approximately 24-30 days, estimated to begin on Aug. 31, 2005, at a gross rate of $16,500 per day. The Protefs is a Panamax dry bulk carrier of 73,630 dwt built in China in 2004.

About the Company

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Matters discussed in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements. The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides safe harbor protections for forward-looking statements in order to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their business. Forward- looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts.

In addition to these important factors, other important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the strength of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for dry bulk shipping capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, potential liability from pending or future litigation, general domestic and international political conditions, potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events, vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires and other factors. Please see our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties.

Source: Diana Shipping Inc.

CONTACT: Corporate Contact - Ioannis Zafirakis, Director and Vice-
President, +30-210-947-0100; or Investor and Media Relations - Edward Nebb of
Euro RSCG Magnet, +1-212-367-6848

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Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Financial Conferences

2005-08-29T13:08:00.000-07:00

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Financial Conferences

PHOENIX, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI), a provider of technical education training, announced today that members of its executive management team will present at two upcoming investor conferences in September. Both conferences will be webcast live to online participants.

* Thursday, September 8, 2005
Harris Nesbitt, Back to School 2005 Conference
The Grand Hyatt, New York, New York
2:40 p.m. ET (11:40 p.m. PT)
Attending: Kimberly McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer.

* Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Banc of America 35th Annual Investment Conference
Ritz Carlton, San Francisco, California
10:00 a.m. PT (1:00 p.m. ET)
Attending: Kimberly McWaters, President and Chief Executive Officer;
Jennifer Haslip, Senior Vice President and CFO.

To access the audio webcasts of these presentations, please visit the Investor Relations section of UTI's website at www.uticorp.com. Archives of the presentations will also be available at UTI's website for those who cannot participate in the live event.

About Universal Technical Institute

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision repair, motorcycle and marine technicians. The company offers undergraduate degree, diploma and certificate programs at nine campuses across the United States, and manufacturer-sponsored advanced programs at 22 dedicated training centers. Through its campus-based school system, Universal Technical Institute, Inc. offers specialized technical education programs under the banner of several well-known brands, including Universal Technical Institute (UTI), Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and Marine Mechanics Institute (MMI) and NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). For more information, visit www.uticorp.com.

Source: Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

CONTACT: Jennifer Haslip, Senior Vice President and CFO,
+1-623-445-9402, or Jennifer Pelczarski, Director, Investor Relations,
+1-623-445-0727, both of Universal Technical Institute, Inc.

Web site: http://www.uticorp.com/

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Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Study Integration of U.S. Navy's Aerial Surveillance Systems

2005-08-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

Lockheed Martin Awarded Contract to Study Integration of U.S. Navy's Aerial Surveillance Systems

EAGAN, Minn., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) a $998,000 contract to study concepts that will assist the Navy in developing approaches to integrate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) systems in manned and unmanned aircraft.

The results of the Persistent Unmanned Maritime Airborne Surveillance (PUMAS) study program may be used to facilitate the Navy's planning efforts concerning the development of a fully interoperable "family of systems" to improve aerial ISR mission performance at an optimal total ownership cost.

"As U.S. Navy leaders guide the service toward the goals of commonality and interoperability, our new study program provides the opportunity to realize these vital objectives," said Richard F. Ambrose, vice-president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors' Tactical Systems line of business. "Our study program will be based on more than 40 years of experience in maritime ISR performance, sensor integration, open architecture implementation, and net-centric environments."

During the PUMAS study, Lockheed Martin will evaluate the current, emerging and planned sensor, unmanned and manned system capabilities projected for availability in 2013. With this analysis, Lockheed Martin will identify and define critical maritime and littoral ISR capability gaps for a recommended set of missions.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.

For additional information, visit our web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Source: Lockheed Martin

CONTACT: Sheri Grone of Lockheed Martin, +1-651-456-2210,
sheri.t.grone@lmco.com

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

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TSA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Golden Gate Ferry Announce Pilot to Test Explosives Detection Technology at Ferry Terminals

2005-08-29T07:09:00.000-07:00

TSA, U.S. Coast Guard, and Golden Gate Ferry Announce Pilot to Test Explosives Detection Technology at Ferry Terminals

Thirty-Day Pilot to Be Conducted at Larkspur and San Francisco Terminals

LARKSPUR, Calif., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the U.S. Coast Guard, in partnership with Golden Gate Ferry will begin testing advanced explosives detection technology today as part of the Secure Automated Inspection Lanes (SAIL) project. The 30-day pilot program will conduct explosives screening on passengers boarding ferries at the Golden Gate Ferry terminals in Larkspur, Calif., and will move to the San Francisco terminal in September. SAIL's purpose is to test the feasibility of using new technologies while maintaining efficient passenger screening systems for high volume commuter ferries.

"Deploying and testing explosives detection technology at port facilities allows us to follow through on our commitment to aggressively enhance security throughout the entire transportation network," said Ed Gomez, Western Area Director for TSA. "This new phase of the SAIL program addresses the screening of passengers, the importance of which has been underlined by recent world events."

The SAIL pilot program uses document scanners and other explosives detection equipment to screen passengers. The tests will be conducted Monday through Friday, starting with off-peak departures, and expanding to include commuter trips during rush hour.

Prior to boarding, passengers will be handed a card that explains the program and can capture explosive material. The card will be handed back to a TSA screener who will scan the card and analyze it for explosive material using the detection equipment. If the card shows the presence of explosive material, the passenger will undergo secondary screening; the cards will then be destroyed in the presence of the passenger.

"The Coast Guard is excited about working with TSA and Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District on this important effort to improve port security," said Vice Adm. Harvey E. Johnson, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area. "We expect to gather a wealth of information from this test."

According to Maureen Middlebrook, President of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District, "We are exceedingly proud to be the first public commuter ferry operation in the United States to be selected for TSA's SAIL program. Testing passenger screening technologies for potential use during times of heightened alerts is essential for the future of ferry passenger security."

For further information about TSA, visit our Web site at http://www.tsa.gov/. For more information about the U.S. Coast Guard, visit http://www.uscg.mil/.

CONTACT: Jennifer Peppin of Transportation Security Administration, +1-206-200-2166; or Mary Currie of Golden Gate Ferry, +1-415-317-2222; or LT Kelly Thorkilson of U.S. Coast Guard, +1-510-453-9411.

Source: Transportation Security Administration

CONTACT: Jennifer Peppin of Transportation Security Administration,
+1-206-200-2166; or Mary Currie of Golden Gate Ferry, +1-415-317-2222; or LT
Kelly Thorkilson of U.S. Coast Guard, +1-510-453-9411

Web site: http://www.tsa.gov/
http://www.uscg.mil/

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Lockheed Martin Technology Manages Interruptions to Improve Warfighter Performance and Situation Awareness

2005-08-29T06:07:00.000-07:00

Lockheed Martin Technology Manages Interruptions to Improve Warfighter Performance and Situation Awareness

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Aug. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The U.S. Navy Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) has acquired Lockheed Martin's (NYSE:LMT) Human Alerting and Interruption Logistics- Surface Ship (HAIL-SS) system. It plans to use HAIL on new Aegis ships and on existing ships retrofitted with the Aegis open architecture upgrade. The guided missile destroyer USS Truxtun DDG103 will be the first ship to receive the system.

HAIL will increase a U.S. Navy warfighter's ability to handle high rates of alerts and interruptions without distraction. HAIL will mediate between human users and various mechanisms that generate alerts in complex systems. It will reduce rates of alerts through intelligent redirection and filtering, create meaningful announcements of alerts, and leverage a human's cognitive talent to manage quick shifts in attention. HAIL will also provide context recovery to improve human performance when resuming tasks following interruption.

For the Aegis system, HAIL will enable workstation operators to quickly recognize and focus on critical alerts while simultaneously maintaining adequate situational awareness of high rates of other, less-important alerts. Operators will keep contact with critical information during high-volume, alert-based interruptions, such as those that occur during stressful combat conditions in an Aegis Combat Information Center.

"This is a major step forward in simplifying tactical decisions for Navy crews. The complexity of weapon systems has grown dramatically with new advances in technology, and data-overload on operators is increasingly problematic," said U.S. Navy Captain Pete Nardi, manager Surface Ship Combat Systems, PEO IWS. "HAIL allows crews to maintain critical situational awareness for required decisions, without overburdening them with non-critical data."

Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL), Cherry Hill, NJ, matured HAIL over a 2.5-year period under the direction of Dr. Daniel C. McFarlane, HAIL principal investigator and original developer of the technology.

McFarlane based HAIL on the results of theory-based research he conducted between 1995-2000 on human subjects while an employee of the Navy Center for Applied Research in Artificial Intelligence, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), Washington, DC. Later as a Lockheed Martin employee, McFarlane led a diverse government-industry team to further develop and mature HAIL under the Knowledge Superiority and Assurance, Future Naval Capability program sponsored by the Office of Naval Research.

Lockheed Martin ATL transitioned HAIL in 2004 to Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors, Moorestown, NJ. As builder of the Aegis weapon system, MS2 will manage the production of HAIL and will lead its transition into the Fleet under the direction of the Aegis Program office.

As a reusable, open-architecture software component, HAIL has many potential applications, including non-military. Lockheed Martin MS2 will look to transfer it into programs like the Ship Self-Defense System for Amphibious Assault Ships, Littoral Combat Ships, and aircraft carriers.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 130,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture and integration of advanced technology systems, products and services.

For additional information on Lockheed Martin Corporation,

visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Source: Lockheed Martin Corporation

CONTACT: Stephen P. O'Neill, Lockheed Martin, +1-856-792-9815,
soneill@atl.lmco.com

Web site: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/

Company News On-Call:
http://www.prnewswire.com/gh/cnoc/comp/534163.html

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COASTGUARD CONDUCT SEARCH FOR TWO TEENAGE SWIMMERS

2005-08-25T14:08:00.000-07:00

COASTGUARD CONDUCT SEARCH FOR TWO TEENAGE SWIMMERS

London, 25 August/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 1) issued by the Government
News Network on 25 August 2005
Holyhead Coastguard are currently co-ordinating the search for one teenage
boy missing off Llandanwg beach, South Harlech. A second boy has just been
found and airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

The two boys aged 14 and 16 were reported as missing to Holyhead Coastguard
at 8.20 pm this evening. They were dressed only in swimming trunks.

Holyhead Coastguard immediately scrambled an RAF Rescue helicopter which
began a search. The Coastguard also requested the Criccieth Lifeboat to
launch and the Harlech and Barmouth Coastguard Rescue Team began a shore
based search. Barmouth RNLI Lifeboat joined the search a little later.

At 8.45 pm, one of the two boys was found by the helicopter and airlifted
to Bangor Hospital. The search is still ongoing for the second boy.

Carl Hiltunen, Holyhead Coastguard Watch Manager says:

"We are very concerned for the wellbeing of this boy. There has been an onshore
wind today which has resulted in lots of swell. The search is obviously made
more difficult by the onset of darkness."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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International Shipping Enterprises Announces Completion of Acquisition of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

2005-08-25T13:42:00.000-07:00

International Shipping Enterprises Announces Completion of Acquisition of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- International Shipping Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") (BULLETIN BOARD: ISHPU.OB, ISHP.OB, ISHPW.OB) announced today that it had closed the acquisition of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. ("Navios") and completed the reincorporation of the Company from the State of Delaware to the Republic of Marshall Islands. Although the Company will continue to trade over the counter, its ticker symbols will change, starting on August 26, 2005, to its new ticker symbols "NMHUF.OB" (Units), "NMHIF.OB" (Common Stock) and "NMHWF.OB" (Warrants), and the Company will conduct business as Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

Ms. Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and CEO of Navios said, "The successful consummation of this transaction marks the beginning of an exciting new stage in the development of Navios as a leading public dry bulk shipping company. We are excited about working with Navios's employees whom we believe will be instrumental in Navios's continued growth and further success as a public company. We are committed to working together with our business partners and customers to create value for our shareholders.

Ms. Frangou continued, "We wish to thank several stakeholders who have made this historic transaction possible. Foremost are the shareholders of the Company, who shared our vision of a platform for growth in the dry bulk sector. Also, we greatly appreciate the support we received from our strategic financial partner, HSH Nordbank AG, who understood the value of Navios and enabled us to consummate the acquisition. Finally, we thank our financial advisors, Sunrise Securities Corp., HSH Gudme Corporate Finance GmbH, and Investment and Finance Ltd., whose expert guidance greatly assisted us in structuring and successfully closing this transaction."

About Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. is one of the leading global brands in seaborne dry bulk shipping and is a trusted partner for industrial end users, shipowners, financial business partners, agents and brokers. As a public company, Navios is committed to providing best-in-class service to both customers and business partners. Navios maintains offices in South Norwalk, Connecticut; Piraeus, Greece, and Montevideo, Uruguay. Navios's stock is listed on the OTCBB where it trades under the symbols "NMHUF.OB," "NMHIF.OB," and "NMHWF.OB." Risks and uncertainties are described in reports filed by Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Safe Harbor

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 about Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. (Navios). Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of Navios's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Navios does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:
Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.
Investor Relations
212-279-8820
investors@navios.com

Source: Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.

CONTACT: Public & Investor Relations Contact, Navios Maritime Holdings
Inc. Investor Relations, +1-212-279-8820, investors@navios.com

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AMSEC LLC Names Robert Crawshaw Director of Strategic Development

2005-08-25T10:24:00.000-07:00

AMSEC LLC Names Robert Crawshaw Director of Strategic Development

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- AMSEC LLC has promoted senior vice president Robert Crawshaw to director of strategic development. Crawshaw will be responsible for all strategic business development and proposal activities across AMSEC's five major business areas and subsidiaries. AMSEC is a Virginia Beach company that provides a broad range of engineering and technical services to the Department of Defense, as well as the commercial maritime industry.

"Bob Crawshaw has been promoted over time to positions of increasing responsibility since he joined the company in 1998 and has greatly contributed to AMSEC's sustained growth," said Gary Lisota, AMSEC LLC chief executive officer and president. "Naming Bob to strategic development recognizes his achievements, strong leadership and the vision he has for our future."

Prior to joining AMSEC, Crawshaw was a U.S. Navy captain with a variety of command tours and a focus on advanced combat systems. Crawshaw is a 1968 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

AMSEC is a limited liability company jointly owned by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) and Northrop Grumman Newport News. AMSEC employs approximately 4,600 highly skilled managers, analysts and technicians nationwide and overseas. AMSEC LLC is a full service supplier to the Navy and commercial maritime industry, providing naval architecture and marine engineering, combat and electronic systems engineering, naval ship systems assessments, maintenance engineering, acquisition program development, shipyard industrial engineering, and complete logistics services from technical manual development to provisioning documents, to spare parts management and training.

From science to solutions(TM), SAIC engineers and scientists solve complex technical problems in national security, homeland security, energy, the environment, space, telecommunications, health care, and logistics. With annual revenues of $7.2 billion, SAIC is the largest United States' employee- owned research and engineering company, with more than 43,000 employees at offices in more than 150 cities worldwide. More information about SAIC can be found at http://www.saic.com/.

Northrop Grumman Newport News, headquartered in Newport News, Va., is the nation's sole designer, builder and refueler of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and one of only two companies capable of designing and building nuclear-powered submarines. Newport News also provides after-market services for a wide array of naval and commercial vessels. The Newport News sector employs about 19,000 people.

Statements in this announcement other than historical data and information constitute forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause our actual results, performance, achievements or industry results to be very different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, the risk factors set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended January 31, 2005, and such other filings that the Company makes with the SEC from time to time. Due to such uncertainties and risks, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.

Source: SAIC

CONTACT: Jared Adams, Washington, +1-703-676-7790,
jared.b.adams@saic.com, or Ron Zollars, San Diego, +1-858-826-7896,
zollarsr@saic.com, both of SAIC

Web site: http://www.saic.com/

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Fund Kazakhstan: The Grain Terminal at the Baltic Sea to be Launched

2005-08-25T01:25:00.000-07:00

Fund Kazakhstan: The Grain Terminal at the Baltic Sea to be Launched

ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 25/PRNewswire/ --

- Now that the world market is undergoing a wheat crisis
Kazakhstan, with exports of 5 million tons of grain expected in 2005, is
becoming a major player. Access to the sea for this landlocked country in
Central Asia is nevertheless of prime importance. The new grain terminal at
Ventspils in Latvia, which is to be launched today, will provide access to
the Baltic Sea for Kazakhstan's wheat.

Tomorrow, the grain terminal at the Baltic Sea is to be
launched. "The grain terminal at the Ventspils port will be a 'trading floor'
for Kazakhstani goods. Transshipment and unfrozen ports of Latvia are of
great interest to Kazakhstan" declared President Nazarbayev. In 2005,
Kazakhstan will harvest more than 13, 3 million tons of grain and potential
export will reach about 5 million tons of wheat. Its exports in more than 40
countries in the world made up about 4.4 million tons per year over the last
three years.

The partners in this project, the governments of Latvia and
Kazakhstan, will be co-financing this project to the tune of 25 million Euros
and its construction has been entrusted to the American company, Agrico
Sales, from Louisiana. The grain terminal will be able to store 2.5 million
tons of grain by year, brought by rail from the plains in the North and East
of Kazakhstan.

The terminal is designed to allow two railcars of grain to
discharge at the same time after weighing, with a dynamic weight in motion
scale. A series of drag conveyors, belt conveyors and an elevator leg deliver
the grain products, at 1,000 metric tons per hour, to eleven Behlen storage
silos totaling 73,0000 metric tons (approximately 2.7 million bushels). Under
silo conveyors reclaim the grain and in conjunction, with an elevator leg and
belt conveyors, deliver it to three fixed tower Agrico shiploaders. Once the
ships moored, shuttling and rotating shiploaders load up Panamax class
vessels, at 1,500 metric tons per hour, without needing to move the vessels
in order to complete loading.

The terminal is designed with considerations for minimizing
dust and noise concerns. Example of this are: down draft aeration fans that
include mufflers and sound baffles, and dust free ship loading spouts.

Other equipment includes a magnetic separator, fumigation
system, wet grain silo, belt scale and an automatic sampler. An on site
laboratory will be provided by VGT (Ventspils Grain terminal), for grain
analysis.

The terminal is designed so that the storage can easily be
increased once the facility is up and running.

Since gaining independence in 1991, the farming activity of
Kazakhstan has been totally transformed from collective farms in the era of
the Soviet Union to 100,000 private farms, which have undergone rapid
development in the last ten years. The modernisation of harvesting techniques
and the introduction of systematic quality controls for the wheat produced
have enabled Kazakh wheat to meet the standards set by the European Union and
the WTO (the 2004 harvest is around 25 and 26% in gluten content).
Agriculture is a key domain for the Kazakh economy with 20% of population in
this sector.

The Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan declared that
international experts consider that Kazakh wheat might be able to feed up to
a billion people, thus demonstrating that there is much more to Kazakhstan
than oil reserves.

Ivan Pandev
Consultant
Marston-Nicholson
18 rue Duphot
75001 Paris
France
+33-(0)1-42-96-46-00
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Fund Kazakhstan

Ivan Pandev, Consultant, Marston-Nicholson, 18 rue Duphot, 75001 Paris, France, +33-(0)1-42-96-46-00,
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American Friends of the Australian National Maritime Museum Launched in San Francisco

2005-08-24T21:51:00.000-07:00

American Friends of the Australian National Maritime Museum Launched in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A new organization seeking US support for a unique Australian-American maritime cultural program will make its first appearance in San Francisco this month (Aug).

The American Friends of the Australian National Maritime Museum will entertain guests and outline objectives at a reception in the Bayview Room at the San Francisco Maritime Museum, Beach Street, on Tuesday, August 30.

Special guest will be L.W. "Bill" Lane Jnr, retired co-chairman of the board of Lane Publishing Co. and longtime publisher of Sunset magazine.

Ambassador to Australia 1985-1989, Bill Lane is a close and long-term friend of the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney.

Ms Robin Morales, Executive Director of the Australian-American Chamber of Commerce will also be in attendance. The San Francisco based Chamber has assisted in the organization of the reception.

The Director of the Australian National Maritime Museum, Mary-Louise Williams, will host the Reception.

Located on Sydney's picturesque harbor, the Australian National Maritime Museum is concerned with all aspects of Australia's maritime history. In one area it conducts research and presents exhibitions on the maritime links binding America and Australia, two friendly seafaring nations on opposite sides of the Pacific.

This shared maritime history goes back more than 200 years, with tall ships from both nations plying trade routes across the ocean. Then came adventurous whalers and explorers working together, diggers crisscrossing the Pacific to search for gold and more recently the two-way tourist rush.

In times of war, American and Australian fighting ships have faced combat side-by-side; indeed war also bought closer ties when 15,000 Australian women married US servicemen during World War II.

In peace, yachtsmen, surfers and water speedsters meet and compete for glory.

The Australian National Maritime Museum's interest in this shared maritime experience centers on its specially-dedicated USA Gallery.

This popular feature was America's gift to the Australian people at the time of Australia's bicentenary in 1988. It was in place when the museum opened in 1991.

In the USA Gallery the museum constantly shows exhibitions that identify and explain the sea links between America and Australia and how those links have served to draw the people of the two countries together.

With the exhibitions the museum has staged supporting inter-active displays, school educational programs, lectures, musical performances and theatrical performances.

The USA Gallery is also a focal point where trans-Pacific business networks and cultural institutions come together in an atmosphere of shared cultural experience.

The new American Friends organization, based in the USA, enables American citizens to gain benefits under Section 5501C3 of the USA Internal Revenue Service Code for donations of cash or artifacts.

"We believe there are many Americans who have been to our country, or have some other interest in Australia, and would like support our work financially or with donations of appropriate artifacts," Mary-Louise Williams said today.

"We're certainly aware there are Americans holding artifacts, from iron harpoons or diaries to works of fine art, that are part of our shared maritime heritage. We'd love to hear from them."

Australian National Maritime Museum images available on request.

Information - Bill Richards, Media & Communications Manager,
Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney Phone: +61 2 9298 3645.
Email: brichards@anmm.gov.au

Source: Australian National Maritime Museum

CONTACT: Bill Richards, Media & Communications Manager of Australian
National Maritime Museum, Sydney, +61-2-9298-3645, brichards@anmm.gov.au

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FROM CAPE WRATH TO ROME TO ABERDEEN AND BACK - SICK PASSENGER SPARKS INTERNATIONAL LIAISON

2005-08-24T16:38:00.000-07:00

FROM CAPE WRATH TO ROME TO ABERDEEN AND BACK - SICK PASSENGER SPARKS INTERNATIONAL LIAISON

London, 24 August/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 2) issued by the Government
News Network on 24 August 2005
A passenger onboard a cruise ship who was convinced that the vessel had
major difficulties in severe gale force weather 5 miles north east of Cape
Wrath sparked international coastguard liaison.

The woman, who was onboard the 'Lyubor Orlova' which was travelling around
the Northern Isles on a cruise before returning to Dublin, was so concerned
for the safety of the vessel and its crew and passengers that she called her
sister in Italy, who in turn called the Coastguard in Rome. Rome Coastguard
then called Aberdeen Coastguard who were able to track down the vessel using
the Automatic Vessel Identification System. The Coastguard contacted the
master of the vessel on the satellite phone who reported that although the
vessel had encountered severe gale force 9 winds, it was safely on passage
to its destination.

Aberdeen Coastguard Watch Manager George Downie says:

"This certainly was an unusual way to receive information, but we were
thankful to the Coastguard in Rome for reporting it to us - there could
have been a vessel in distress and sometimes people do find unusual ways of
communicating with the Coastguard.

"It will be extremely uncomfortable for passengers onboard this particular
ship. The weather will be causing the ship to roll up and down with the bow
digging in and the stern coming up. In addition there will be a corkscrew
effect. Most people can deal with one or the other but both are extremely
disorientating. Add to this the fact that visibility from the windows will
be virtually nil and you can understand how distressed passengers can become.

"The impact of the weather will begin to ease as the ship gets round Cape
Wrath and into the Minches, so hopefully the passengers will start to feel
a little more comfortable soon."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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HUMBER COASTGUARD RUSH ASSISTANCE TO CAR CARRIER ON FIRE

2005-08-24T15:39:00.000-07:00

HUMBER COASTGUARD RUSH ASSISTANCE TO CAR CARRIER ON FIRE

London, 24 August/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 1) issued by the Government
News Network on 24 August 2005
An Italian car carrier which was reported as 'on fire' to Humber Coastguard
earlier this evening, is now on route to Antwerp with the fire extinguished.

The car carrier 'Grande Spagna' was spotted by a fishing vessel 15 miles north
east of Hartlepool with flames on the deck. Humber Coastguard immediately
broadcast a mayday relay message to all shipping to which four fishing
vessels and a warship, HMS Severn, responded with offers of assistance,
which were accepted. In addition, the Coastguard requested the Hartlepool
and Teesmouth RNLI all weather lifeboats to launch. A rescue helicopter from
RAF Leconfield which was out on exercise proceeded. A further helicopter
from RAF Boulmer was put on standby.

The Italian registered car carrier with 26 crew onboard had just left Tyne
after being in dry dock and had a fire in its paint locker. This fire was
extinguished by the crew and the captain of the vessel is keeping a careful
eye on where the fire started. The vessel is now continuing on its voyage
to Antwerp and all of the rescue units have been stood down.

Tony Ellis, Humber Coastguard Watch Manager says:

"We were very pleased to have been able to assist the car carrier, providing
it with a rapid response which would have ensured the crew's safety had the
fire spread."

For further information please contact:
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (023) 8032 9401
Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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TSA, U.S. Coast Guard, Golden Gate Ferry to Announce Ferry Security Pilot Program

2005-08-24T14:29:00.000-07:00

TSA, U.S. Coast Guard, Golden Gate Ferry to Announce Ferry Security Pilot Program

Ed Gomez, Western Area Director for TSA; Vice Admiral Harvey E. Johnson, Commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area; and Maureen Middlebrook, President of the Board of Directors, Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District will hold a press conference to announce the commencement of Secure Automated Inspection Lanes (SAIL II), a pilot program using advanced explosives detection equipment to screen ferry passengers. The purpose of the SAIL II project is to test the feasibility of using new technologies in efficient passenger screening systems for high passenger volume commuter ferries.

WHO: Ed Gomez, Western Area Director for TSA
Vice Admiral Harvey E. Johnson, Commander, Coast Guard Pacific
Area
Maureen Middlebrook, President of the Board of Directors, Golden
Gate Ferry

WHAT: News conference and demonstration of explosives screening
technology

WHEN: Monday, August 29, 2005
10:15 AM
9:30 AM media set up

WHERE: Golden Gate Ferry Larkspur Terminal
101 East Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
Larkspur, Calif.

Directions: From northbound Highway 101, take the San Anselmo/Richmond Bridge/I-580 exit, stay right onto E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd., and the Ferry Terminal is on the right. From southbound Highway 101, take the Kentfield/Sir Francis Drake Blvd., go left on E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd and the Ferry Terminal is located on the right.

Parking: Media parking will be established in the "bus only" parking area and on the sidewalk in front of the terminal. Look for "Media Parking" signs.

There will be NO ADVANCES on this story and we appreciate your cooperation.

THE FOLLOWING IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY.
NOT FOR PUBLICATION OR BROADCAST.

CONTACT: Jennifer Peppin of Transportation Security Administration, Cell: +1-206-200-2166; Mary Currie of Golden Gate Ferry, Cell: +1-415-317-2222; or LT Kelly Thorkilson of USCG, Office: +1-510-453-9411.

PRNewswire -- Aug. 24

Source: Transportation Security Administration

Web site: http://www.tsa.gov/

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Artificial Reef Sculpture to Honor Fallen Firefighter

2005-08-24T12:40:00.000-07:00

Artificial Reef Sculpture to Honor Fallen Firefighter

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sculptors at Stone Grove Memorials are completing a 6,000-pound sculpture that will soon become part of an artificial reef commemorating fallen firefighter Peter Firehock. The off- duty Delray Beach firefighter was murdered on December 22, 2001 while riding his bike in the woods with his dog Pepper. Pete's fellow Fire-Rescue workers are coordinating the deployment while coping with the tragic loss of this 23- year veteran firefighter. An avid diver, Pete will soon be memorialized with an artificial reef off Palm Beach County.

Firehock joined Delray Beach Fire-Rescue in 1978. Throughout his career Pete became an integral and vital member of the department. He was instrumental in the development of the Delray Beach Special Operations Team and was the founder of the Fire-Rescue Dive Team. Pete became a Fire Academy instructor and was recognized throughout the state for his expertise in many special operations disciplines.

The sculpture replicates a life-sized diver gliding over a reef formation with memorial messages carved into stone panels affixed to the monument. The creation of the memorial was started over two years ago by Stone Grove Memorials in Boynton Beach, Florida. Owner Christopher O'Hare, who comes from a family of New York firefighters, says he was moved by Pete's story and contacted the fire department with his idea of creating and donating the monument. Stone Grove Memorials typically creates small cremation urns called "Personal Monuments" that weigh about 15 pounds each. This time O'Hare directed his sculptors to create a memorial over 400 times larger. "Our sculptors have spent years carving memorial art for cremation families. The Stone Grove collection includes over 1,000 sculpted images all less than eight inches across. Pete's memorial was a challenge that we met with respect and enthusiasm," says O'Hare.

On Friday September 2, 2005, the monument will make the trip from Palm Beach Inlet to a pre-selected location adjacent to the existing Governor's River Walk Reef. There it will be submerged in the ocean to a depth of nearly ninety feet. The statue is designed to resist the Gulfstream current and the shape and complexity of its interior chambers will provide habitat for marine life.

The barge carrying the monument is scheduled to depart its dock at 7:00 AM on Thursday morning. About 100 passengers will participate in a short memorial ceremony on the barge just prior to deployment. Firefighters throughout Florida are expected to attend. Many will come prepared to dive and plan to form an informal underwater Honor Guard to accompany the monument down to its final resting place on the reef.

Stone Grove Memorials is a leading provider of personal memorials for the cremation consumer in North America. The company designs, manufactures and distributes "Personal Monuments," which are made available through funeral homes in the United States and Canada. Stone Grove Memorials has created the world's largest collection of sculpted memorial images. Customers can select from over 1000 designs to create a memorial as unique as the person it honors. Custom cremation memorials are made one at a time and can be delivered to the funeral home the next day.

Stone Grove Memorials, Personal Monuments and Every Life Deserves to be Remembered are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Stone Grove Memorials. All sculpted and printed images are visual arts copyright protected property of Stone Grove Memorials.

Photos available at:
http://www.stonegrovememorials.com/news.asp

Christopher O'Hare can be reached at:
(800) 640-1158
chris@stonegrovememorials.com

Source: Stone Grove Memorials

CONTACT: Christopher O'Hare, Stone Grove Memorials, +1-800-640-1158, or
chris@stonegrovememorials.com

Web site: http://www.stonegrovememorials.com/

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Rolls-Royce Stealth System to Start Tests on New US Navy Ship

2005-08-24T10:25:00.000-07:00

Rolls-Royce Stealth System to Start Tests on New US Navy Ship

BAYVIEW, Idaho, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Navy's Office of Naval Research today unveiled its new advanced electric-ship demonstrator ship, SEA JET, for the first time.

The ship will test Rolls-Royce patented AWJ-21(TM) waterjet technology over the next six months on Lake Pend Oreille at the Navy's Acoustic Research Department in Bayview, Idaho.

The AWJ-21 is designed to increase ship speed, making hulls sleeker by working without rudders, shafts and propeller struts. Unlike conventional waterjets, the system works completely underwater, reducing noise and surface wake and improving stealth.

The lightweight and compact AWJ-21 allows ships to operate in shallow waters. Its integrated steering and reversing system improves maneuverability at low speeds.

Pat Marolda, Rolls-Royce President -- Naval, said: "This is a significant milestone in our development of an advanced waterjet technology which offers new parameters in performance, bringing real benefits to the US Navy."

NOTES TO EDITORS

1. Stills and video footage of the AESD ship "christening" are available
at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/media

2. The Bayview facility is run by Naval Sea System Command's Naval
Surface Warfare Center Acoustic Research Detachment.

3. Rolls-Royce has a leading role in waterjet technology, supplying
equipment for the Techno-Superliner in Japan and the US Navy's X-Craft
and Lockheed Martin Littoral Combat Ship prototype.

4. The 133ft-long ship, known as an Advanced Electric Ship Demonstrator,
is based on an advanced destroyer hull form. It was built by Dakota
Creek Industries Inc., Anacortes, Washington in modules, which were
then assembled at Idaho.

5. Rolls-Royce also took the role of prime contractor for ship
construction and system integration of the diesel/battery electric
drive propulsion system.

Source: Rolls-Royce

CONTACT: Bill O'Sullivan, Communications Manager of Rolls-Royce,
+44-1332-248906, or Fax +44-1332-248972, or bill.osullivan@rolls-royce.com; or
Erik Larsen, Manager, Communications and Planning of Rolls-Royce Naval Marine
Inc., Tel: +1-703-407-5720, or Fax: +1-703-621-9140, or
erik.larsen@rolls-royce.com

Web site: http://www.rolls-royce.com/
http://www.onr.navy.mil/media

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Lifeboat Data Rescue Software Proves Itself on Board

2005-08-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

Lifeboat Data Rescue Software Proves Itself on Board

POWELL RIVER, British Columbia, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Tugboat Enterprises is making waves with the cruising industry because of the success its data rescue disk Lifeboat is having with the recreational boating community.

"I confess that we had not really thought much about the marine industry when developing the software," said Jonathan Lyster, Chief Technology Officer. "However, the waters off the Pacific Northwest are premium cruising grounds for countless recreational boaters. Turns out many captains store their charts and valuable cruising information on their on-board laptops. When their system goes down they need a quick and reliable way to recover that valuable data. That's where Lifeboat comes in."

"We were aware that our product is popular with laptop users," remarked President Gordon Wilson, "and because Lifeboat puts minimal stress on an operating system we have found that when computers at sea are beginning to fail Lifeboat can stay the course and recover the data."

Tugboat Enterprises Ltd, a British Columbia Company, www.tugboatenterprises.com, launched Lifeboat in May 2005 as the first of four software programs to be developed over the next two years.

An industry review of Lifeboat, its uses and its effectiveness, may be seen at www.kickstartnews.com.

Images:
JS Lyster, CTO On Board Pleasure Boat
http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/attachments/007859/JS_Lyster_Detail.jpg
Chief Technology Officer Jonathan Lyster safely restores precious charts
and cruising information on board a seventy-eight foot passage maker.

This press release has been submitted on behalf of http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/ .

Source: Tuboat Enterprises Ltd.

CONTACT: Judi Tyabji Wilson of Tugboat Enterprises Ltd.,
+1-604-487-4244, or fax, +1-604-487-4255, or
Judi.Wilson@TugboatEnterprises.com

Web site: http://www.tugboatenterprises.com/

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Weathernews Announces North American Expansion

2005-08-24T05:08:00.000-07:00

Weathernews Announces North American Expansion

Largest Weather News Provider Opens New York and Atlanta Offices; Appoints New Executives

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Weathernews, the world's largest publicly traded, full-service weather company, today announced the opening of offices in New York and Atlanta and the addition of two new executives to lead the offices. By expanding into New York and Atlanta, Weathernews will be able to serve clients locally in key markets for aviation, energy, marine, and mobile services.

"Complementing our presence in San Francisco and Norman, our new offices in New York and Atlanta place Weathernews at the center of two vital business centers," said Chris Keyes, Vice President of Business Development at Weathernews Americas. "Increasingly, companies across the country recognize the impact of weather on their business and are seeking new products and services from Weathernews to minimize that risk. We are pleased to be able to develop intimate and customized solutions to meet the needs of clients in the nation's financial capital, New York, and the 'capital of the south,' Atlanta."

The newly appointed Weathernews Regional Sales Director for the Northeast Region, James Brune, will lead the New York office, where he will be responsible for business development in the company's core verticals: aviation, energy, marine, and mobile. In Atlanta, Charles Voss has been tapped as Sales Director for the region.

Both Brune and Voss join Gregory Cox, the Sales Director for the Western Region, ensuring the company's ability to provide a high level of service to clients across North America. Formerly the Sales Manager for the Americas at Rydex Communications, Cox joined Weathernews in June 2003 and currently operates out of the company's North American headquarters in San Francisco.

Prior to joining Weathernews, Voss worked for PR Newswire in its Atlanta office where he oversaw the branch's media intelligence services sales department, trained the office's sales staff on media intelligence services and contributed to the development of product enhancements. Before PR Newswire, Voss worked in the New York-based financial services division of Datamonitor, a market research firm. Voss is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and holds a bachelor's degree in Psychology and an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School.

Prior to joining Weathernews, Brune produced an independent dramatic feature film before embarking on graduate studies in business. Before film production, Brune worked in energy marketing and trading, holding various positions and performing many roles through the course of a six-year period for two Fortune 500 corporations. Brune earned a B.B.A. from Southern Methodist University and holds an MBA from Texas A&M University.

With more than 12,000 business customers, Weathernews employs more than 700 staff including more than 400 meteorologists around the world including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Spain, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, and Taiwan.

About Weathernews Americas Inc.

Weathernews Americas Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weathernews, Inc. Based in Japan, Weathernews, Inc. is the world's largest, publicly- traded, full-service weather company (TSE#1, 4825). A global organization with 36 offices in 15 countries, Weathernews delivers customized, risk communication services to businesses and individuals whose lives or livelihoods are affected by the weather. With over 12,000 business customers and 1.4 million wireless subscribers worldwide, the company consistently evaluates and evolves existing applications for weather information while exploring additional markets and industries which would benefit operationally and financially from specific weather information and delivery methods. Currently, Weathernews delivers weather information, analysis and risk communication services to some of the largest companies in agriculture, aviation, energy, marine, media, offshore oil and retail. For more information, go to http://www.weathernews.com/.

Source: Weathernews Americas Inc.

CONTACT: John McCartney of RLM Public Relations, +1-212-741-5106, ext.
234, John@RLMpr.com, for Weathernews Americas Inc.

Web site: http://www.weathernews.com/

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SPRINGY SPRINGERS RESCUED FROM CLIFFS

2005-08-24T02:28:00.000-07:00

SPRINGY SPRINGERS RESCUED FROM CLIFFS

London, 24 August/GNN/ --

MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (311/05) issued by the Government
News Network on 24 August 2005
Two Springer Spaniels who ran over a cliff and landed on a ledge 30 ft down
are recovering today following a 36 hour long ordeal.

Ben and Toby, who are 9 months old were out for a walk at Capel-le-Ferne
cliffs near Folkestone when they ran over a cliff and fell on to a ledge
30 ft down the 150 ft cliffs. Their walker spoke to a number of people,
hoping to find someone who would be able to rescue them, but 24 hours later,
the dogs were still down the cliff. Yesterday evening at 6.22pm she called
Dover Coastguard who sent the Langdon and Folkestone Coastguard Rescue Team
to the cliffs. Using cliff gear, they descended the cliffs and managed to
find one of the dogs and bring him back up to the top of the cliffs. Despite
an intensive search of the cliffs, they were unable to find the other dog
who had hidden amongst the dense gorse.

The following morning, Dover Coastguard received a 999 call reporting barking
at the cliffs. The Coastguard teams returned to the Capel-le-Ferne and were
this time able to locate the second dog who was again brought to the top of
the cliffs using the cliff gear.

Peter Legg, Dover Coastguard Senior Watch Manager says:

"We were very pleased to have been able to help this lady and the dogs and
are glad that Ben and Toby, despite some dehydration and shock, are now
safe and well. We would advise all dog walkers to keep their dogs on leads
near the tops of cliffs. It is very important that members of the public do
not attempt self rescue if their dogs do fall over cliffs. For this reason,
we are always very willing to assist when dogs do fall over cliffs. People
who attempt to rescue dogs themselves from cliffs are putting themselves in
grave danger and severe injuries and worse have resulted from this scenario."

For further information please contact
Maritime and Coastguard Agency Press Office, on: (023) 8032 9401

Press releases and further information about the Agency is available on the
Web at www.mcga.gov.uk

Source: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY

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Boats Take Center Stage in Atlantic City at the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show

2005-08-23T14:21:00.000-07:00

Boats Take Center Stage in Atlantic City at the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show

September's Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show is First of the Fall Season and Region's Largest

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting a jump on the fall season of boat shows is the region's largest, the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show, where the newest models for 2006 will motor into the Farley State Marina, adjacent to Trump Marina Hotel Casino, September 8-11.

A great place to cruise for good buys, the show will feature more than 700 new power boats, 400 of them in the water. The full array of sport and motor yachts, sports fishing yachts and performance boats range in size from 18-75 feet in length. Well-known boating manufacturers Bayliner, Cabo, Carver, Cruisers, Donzi, Formula, Grady White, Ocean Yachts, Sea Ray, Silverton, Sunseeker and Viking will display the latest innovations and upgrades for the 2006 season.

While checking the latest styles and trends, boating enthusiasts will want to try their luck at a marina-side casino - the only one at a boat show; get fishing and boating pointers at five all-new seminars; refuel at the new food court with many more fresh food options; and shop at the popular Marine Accessory Mart. The greatly expanded Mart will include cutting-edge marine equipment and technology, boat financing and insurance as well as a wide variety of nautical supplies, accessories and clothing. Hummer, the official vehicle of the Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show, will offer a chance to win a Hummer tactical mountain bike.

The show runs Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for children under 12.

Second only to Fort Lauderdale as the largest U.S. in-water power boat show, the Atlantic City show is a member of the prestigious International Federation of Boat Show Organizers. IFBSO is known as "the world's leading boat shows" and has limited, exclusive membership. Jerry Flaxman, executive vice president of In-Water Power Boat Show, Inc., is past president of IFBSO.

Information is available at 215-732-8001 or http://www.acinwaterboatshow.com/, where tickets can be bought in advance online.

Source: Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show

CONTACT: Meg Cave, +1-610-952-0184 (cell), mc@theassociatesllc.com, for
Atlantic City In-Water Power Boat Show

Web site: http://www.acinwaterboatshow.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Photos are available at: http://acinwaterboatshow.com/html/press.html. Just click on a top button, Photography.

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I/O Sells Comprehensive Streamer Technology Suite to Exploration Resources; Integrated Solution for Advanced Marine Imaging

2005-08-23T13:22:00.000-07:00

I/O Sells Comprehensive Streamer Technology Suite to Exploration Resources; Integrated Solution for Advanced Marine Imaging

HOUSTON and BERGEN, Norway, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Input/Output, Inc. (NYSE:IO) announced today that Exploration Resources (ExRe), a marine seismic services contractor and vessel owner headquartered in Bergen, Norway, has purchased a comprehensive marine streamer technology upgrade suite for their C-Orion vessel, making it the first seismic vessel to be fully outfitted with I/O's latest suite of streamer technology. The C-Orion had been outfitted with previous versions of I/O technology while acquiring 2D seismic data for Multiwave Geophysical and others over the last several years.

The technology upgrades, featuring seventy kilometers of I/O's recently introduced MSX Solid(TM) streamer and an advanced DigiCOURSE(R) streamer positioning system, will make the C-Orion one of the most technically advanced 3D and 4D seismic vessels in the world. The initial components of the upgrade are expected to be delivered during the third quarter of 2005. Total value for the entire technology suite is approximately $20 million.

Bjarte Fageraas, CEO of Exploration Resources, commented, "I/O provides innovative technologies that help set ExRe apart from our competitors. With this streamer system, we will be able to offer oil and gas companies a cost- effective solution for acquiring high quality, highly-repeatable seismic data with fewer concerns about operational downtime. The C-Orion has moved into the top echelon of marine streamer vessels, which will allow us to deliver significant value to our shareholders and our customers. I/O has always provided us with outstanding support and maintains a reputation in the industry for standing firmly behind their technologies throughout the entire product lifecycle. The integrated streamer solution offered by I/O is unique in the industry and, besides the technological benefits, gives us a one-stop support function."

Bob Peebler, President and CEO of I/O, stated, "Our strategy is to deliver advanced marine imaging technologies that address the most difficult geophysical challenges worldwide. Outfitting the C-Orion with our latest suite of advanced streamer technologies supports our strategy of bringing innovative solutions to market in partnership with innovative customers. The sale to ExRe will provide I/O with our first opportunity to deploy our advanced marine streamer solution on a single vessel."

Chuck Ledet, Vice President of Marine Imaging Systems at I/O, added, "This upgrade is also exciting for us because the C-Orion will be the first vessel configured to accept I/O's revolutionary DigiFIN(TM) streamer steering system when it becomes available next year. I/O is designing DigiFIN with the ultimate goals of helping seismic contractors improve their productivity and deliver enhanced image quality to the oil and gas companies. We look forward to working closely with ExRe's technical team to deploy this innovative technology."

DigiFIN controls the lateral position of streamer cables, which allows more streamers to be deployed closer together without the risk of entanglement. More densely spaced streamers result in an improved seismic image. DigiFIN also enables shorter line changes when the vessel turns, which dramatically increases productivity for the vessel operator.

The upgrade includes several other cutting-edge I/O technologies. The company's MSX Solid streamer enables low-noise data acquisition and reduces downtime associated with weather, delivering an improved seismic image in less time. The DigiRANGE II(TM) acoustic positioning system includes acoustic cross-bracing along the full length of the streamers. MSX Solid, DigiRANGE II, and DigiFIN are featured components of I/O's Digi4D(TM) streamer imaging solution for high quality, highly repeatable time-lapse seismic data acquisition in the marine environment.

The ExRe upgrade suite also includes energy sources comprising of I/O Sleeve Guns and DigiSHOT(R) digital source controllers. Integrated navigation and binning systems have been supplied by Concept Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of I/O. The software provided by Concept Systems acts as a data integration platform, pulling together disparate data streams from the various seismic subsystems to ensure better seismic images with reduced HSE risk and cycle time.

About I/O

I/O is a leading, technology-focused seismic solutions provider. The company provides cutting-edge seismic acquisition equipment, software, and planning and seismic processing services to the global oil and gas industry. I/O's technologies are applied in both land and marine environments, in traditional 2D and 3D surveys, and in rapidly growing areas like time-lapse (4D) reservoir monitoring and full-wave imaging. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, I/O has regional offices in Canada, Latin America, Europe, China, Russia, Africa and the Middle East. Additional information is available at http://www.i-o.com/ .

About Exploration Resources

Exploration Resources ASA is a leading provider of marine seismic services to the global oil and gas industry with focus on towed seismic, multiclient seismic services, and 4C/4D/seabed logging operations. Exploration Resources recently acquired the remaining shares of seabed acquisition specialist Multiwave Geophysical, making it a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company.

The information included herein contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may vary fundamentally from those described in these forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements reflect numerous assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include risk factors that are disclosed by I/O from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contact:

I/O - Houston
Kelly Smith
+ 1 281.879.3593

Webs site: http://www.i-o.com

Source: Input/Output, Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly Smith of Input-Output, Inc., +1-281-879-3593

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Stockholders of International Shipping Enterprises, Inc. Approve Acquisition of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.; Closing Scheduled for August 25, 2005

2005-08-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

Stockholders of International Shipping Enterprises, Inc. Approve Acquisition of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc.; Closing Scheduled for August 25, 2005

NEW YORK, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Shipping Enterprises, Inc. ("ISE") (BULLETIN BOARD: ISHPU.OB, ISHP.OB, ISHPW.OB) announced today that its stockholders had overwhelmingly approved the contemplated acquisition by ISE of Navios Maritime Holdings Inc. and the reincorporation of ISE from Delaware to the Republic of Marshall Islands. A total of 31,167,297 of the issued and outstanding shares of the company voted, out of which 99.99% voted in favor of the acquisition and 97.31% voted in favor of the reincorporation. The closing of the transaction and the related bank financing is scheduled for August 25, 2005.

About International Shipping Enterprises, Inc.

ISE is a Delaware corporation formed to serve as a vehicle for the acquisition of an operating business or vessels in the dry bulk sector of the shipping industry. ISE's initial business combination must be with a target whose fair market value is at least equal to 80% of net assets at the time of such acquisition.

Safe Harbor

This press release could contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, about ISE. Forward looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Such forward-looking statements, based upon the current beliefs and expectations of ISE's management, are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from the forward looking statements. The information set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. ISE does not assume any obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

Public & Investor Relations Contact:
International Shipping Enterprises, Inc.
Investor Relations
212-279-8820
info@ishpu.com

Source: International Shipping Enterprises, Inc.

CONTACT: International Shipping Enterprises, Inc., Investor Relations,
+1-212-279-8820, info@ishpu.com

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Discovery Extends Its Annual Offer of Free Cruises to Military Personnel Nationwide

2005-08-23T07:12:00.000-07:00

Discovery Extends Its Annual Offer of Free Cruises to Military Personnel Nationwide

MIAMI, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past few years, Discovery Cruise Line has offered a special program for Florida residents serving in the military overseas. To thank them for their service, Discovery and its participating media partners are offering those who served in Iraq or Afghanistan at any time during 2005 a free Discovery day cruise to Grand Bahama Island.

This year, however, Discovery is expanding the program to include ALL military personnel, not just to those who are residents of Florida.

Hanns J. Hahn, General Manager of Discovery, said, "We launched this program two years ago and it was so popular that we decided to extend it nationwide to include all such personnel wherever they live. Previously, the program was limited to Florida residents. We found that it is a great morale booster and getting a holiday card has meant a lot to our troops."

The offer, which is valid until December 31, 2007, is for a free roundtrip cruise to Grand Bahama, including the cost of all meals on board, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian departure fees. There are no additional costs involved.

To register a family member, friend or loved one for the free cruise, simply register that person's name online and Discovery will mail a receipt and a holiday card for them to pass on to the service man or woman. The receipt will entitle the person to his or her complimentary Discovery cruise. The receipt should be presented at the pier at the time of sailing, together with a Military ID and a letter from their unit confirming the places of service during 2005. Advanced reservations are required.

Discovery sails daily from Ft. Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, departing at 7:45 am and arriving back at the pier at 10 pm. Each year Discovery carries over 200,000 passengers between the two destinations.

The cruise features all the amenities of a longer cruise in one fun-filled day, including three lavish buffet meals on board, exciting casino action, live entertainment, outdoor games and activities, contests, spacious sun decks, a swimming pool, duty free shopping and more.

For more information about this offer, please e-mail larry@backusturner.com , and for reservations, call 1-800-93-SHIPS or visit Discovery's web site at http://www.discoverycruiseline.com/ .

Source: Discovery Cruise Line

CONTACT: Larry Turner, +1-954-727-9977, or larry@backusturner.com, for
Discovery Cruise Line

Web site: http://www.discoverycruiseline.com/

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Father and Son Explorer Team Discover Never-Before-Seen Areas of Titanic

2005-08-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

Father and Son Explorer Team Discover Never-Before-Seen Areas of Titanic

13-Year Old Son Sets Guinness World Record as Youngest in History to Dive to the Site of the World's Most Famous Shipwreck

Titanic Expert Reveals New Theory of What Led to Sinking

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The majestic Titanic has been an object of fascination and study for decades. Many questions remain about the ship and its catastrophic fate, but a ground-breaking expedition led by G. Michael Harris, second-generation Titanic researcher and expedition leader, and his 13 year-old son Sebastian Harris, the youngest person to dive to Titanic, made some revolutionary discoveries that could reveal answers about what happened on the night of April 14, 1912, when over 1,500 lives were lost. They left for the site of the Titanic's resting place from St. John's, Newfoundland aboard the Russian research vessel, Keldysh, returning with hundreds of hours of film footage, including scenes of the never-before-seen debris field that Harris and son discovered.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050823/NYTU069 )

They descended for hours in their three-man submersible, MIR 2, to a depth of over two and a half miles through complete darkness and deep waters referred to as liquid ice because of the freezing temperatures. "We found a new debris field about 900 meters south of the stern, which supports my long- standing belief that the Titanic began to break apart and sink further south than where she currently sits," stated G. Michael Harris. The discovery of personal artifacts in this area, some of which include Gladstone bags, women's shoes and White Star Line china, raise questions about the ship's final moments.

In addition to the newly discovered debris field, damaged pieces of the ship's hull were also discovered for the first time. These findings support Harris' "Grounding Theory," which suggests the Titanic rode up onto the iceberg, damaging the plates on the underside of the ship, and causing water to enter through the damaged plates in the bottom of the hull.

The Titanic has been part of the Harris Family fabric for 25 years. The passion for exploration has been passed down to Sebastian and G. Michael Harris from Sebastian's grandfather, D. Michael Harris, the acclaimed explorer and documentary filmmaker who led the first expeditions in search of the world's most famous wreck in 1980, 1981 and 1983. His son G. Michael Harris, owner and creator of the Orlando, FL attraction, 'Titanic-The Experience,' has dove to the wreck site eight times, including leading the 2000 Expedition which was the most successful research and conservatory visits to the site on record, until now.

Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050823/NYTU069
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Harris Expedition 2005

CONTACT: Jennifer Kahn, +1-212-579-2010, jkahn@kruppnyc.com

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