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6 October 2008

Protected Gulf of Aden Voyages

Hart Security is pleased to announce that it has joined forces with Swinglehurst Limited in a move that sees the benefits of security and insurance combined to offer the best all round protection on voyages in the Gulf of Aden.

Swinglehurst now offers Shipowners, either directly or via their brokers, War Risk Cover including the risks of Piracy, for voyages within the Gulf of Aden where vessels are protected by Hart personnel. The comfort afforded by the involvement of Hart will enable extremely attractive insurance rates to be offered.

Key Elements of the product

• Cover placed 100% at Lloyd's

• Vessels protected by Hart Security Team during voyages

• Piracy included within War coverage

• Attractive insurance terms aligned with preferential market rates from Hart

• Hull values up to USD 75,000,000

• War P & I up to USD 75,000,000

• Detention cover to protect Loss of Earnings if required

• No deductible for Physical Damage Cover

Notice of voyages should be given 14 days in advance so that arrangements for protection can be made.

Hart is a recognised market leader in the provision of maritime security solutions to the transportation and energy sectors. Working closely with governments, regulatory bodies and industry, Hart is able to provide practical security solutions to meet clients' requirements.

Hart's Maritime Department has extensive experience from both the military and commercial sectors in providing waterborne security. The company provides consultancy services, personnel and vessels for Anchorage and Oilfield Waterborne Security Support, Exclusion Zone Enforcement, Sub-Surface Detection/Deterrence and Anti-piracy Support Services for Governments and industry.

Their experience in providing Waterborne Security Services worldwide include: Anti-piracy Services in the Gulf of Aden and Malacca Straits, EEZ Fisheries Protection Operations along the coast of East Africa and Exclusion Zone Enforcement and Maritime Counter Terrorism training courses for the Yemen Ministry of Defence.

The Swinglehurst Group was founded in 1999 and is a leading independent insurance broker in the London market. Based in the City of London Swinglehurst also has representative offices in Brazil (Rio de Janeiro); Chile (Santiago); China (Shanghai); Colombia (Bogotá); Uruguay (Montevideo); USA (Miami). They provide brokerage and claims services in the following classes of insurance business: Marine, Non-Marine, Renewable Energy, Aquaculture, Life (Accident and Health), Motor, Travel Insurance and Warranty.

For Insurance enquires please contact:

Paul Agate (paul.agate@swinglehurst.co.uk) Mobile: +44 7970 719837 or

Mike Maloney (mike.maloney@swinglehurst.co.uk) Mobile: +44 7967 561049

www.swinglehurst.co.uk

For Hart Waterborne Security Services please contact:

Mark Pihema (mpihema@hartsecurity.com)

Telephone: +65 6547 8870 Mobile: +65 9838 0542

www.hartsecurity.com

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