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22 May 2009

Yujin International Ltd ('Yujin' or 'the Group')

Fire Incident on board MT Arcturus

Yujin International Ltd, the owner and charterer of a fleet of small range tankers operating in the Asia Pacific region, reports that it has received a fire incident report from one of its six ships, MT Arcturus ('Arcturus'). It has been confirmed already that there were no casualties or pollution to the environment and Arcturus has today been moved and has arrived at Kaohsiung Harbour in Taiwan. The inspection team will board Arcturus immediately to determine the cause of the fire and to carry out damage and repairs assessment. The authorities and insurers have been informed and a further announcement will be made in due course. 

 

Yujin's operational control HQ has commended the Ship Master for his fast responses to controlling the fire. His ability to act quickly and to adhere to company's health, safety, and environmental procedures has meant that there were no crew casualties or pollution to the environment.

For further information please contact:

Yujin International Ltd.                                               Tel: 00 (65) 6226 2963

Bernard LIM 

Keen Whye LEE 

Or visit www.yujininternational.com

Seymour Pierce Limited                                             Tel: 020 7107 8000

Nicola Marrin

Catherine Leftley

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