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Lockport LA January 24, 2006 - Bollinger Shipyards, Inc., Lockport, Louisiana, has delivered the Offshore Supply Vessels Sarah Bordelon and Marcelle Bordelon to Bordelon Marine, Inc., Lockport, Louisiana.

In 2001 Bordelon Marine took delivery of three of the highly successful Bollinger 145-foot mini supply boats, which expanded the Bordelon fleet to six vessels. Bordelon has once again taken the opportunity to grow its fleet by adding vessels that are viewed as the future for the production, support and standby requirements in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico.

The new vessels are 163-feet long with a 36-feet beam and a depth of 11.5-feet. Light draft is 5.4-feet and maximum draft is 9.7-feet. Liquid mud capacity is 1,230 BBL's, methanol capacity is 44,600 gallons and fuel oil is 57,200 gallons. Deck cargo capacity exceeds 370 metric tons, with an open deck that measures 110-feet x 30-feet. The vessels are classed ABS Load Line, DP, USCG Sub Chapter L, OSV.

"We decided early on that we wanted to raise the bar and build vessels that were completely state-of-the-art, said Wes Bordelon, owner and vice president of operations, of Bordelon Marine. These vessels utilize a number of cutting edge systems only found commonly on much larger vessels. Systems such as computerized alarm and cargo monitoring, satellite communications, electronic logs and charting software are all a part of being able to provide our customers with a higher level of service and efficiency. Bollinger delivered that vessel in the Sarah and Marcelle."

Meeting increased demands of the industry, the Bordelon vessels were designed with components, typically associated with their larger big brother OSV's. Both vessels are outfitted with state of the art electronics packages and systems, with the BEIER IVCS 2000 Dynamic Positioning System, Independent Rudders Steering Control, and Propulsion Control System. The systems allow the user to control, monitor and alarm any equipment via a touch screen interface.

Graphic displays allow the user to view different control and monitoring screens of each group of systems being monitored. Each vessel is powered by 2 x Cummins KTA 38M0 main engines, driving Twin Disc 5301 reduction gears. The vessels have 1900 GPM Stang fire monitors, powered by an 8 x 6 Crane Denning fire pump, driven by a Cummins N14 diesel engine.

"Our production team has always stepped to the plate to exceed our customer needs to meet the demands of the offshore support vessel industry," said Chris Bollinger, executive vice president of new construction of Bollinger Shipyards. Our close friends at Bordelon once again had the confidence in our people to deliver that product in vessels that will take their company into the future."

Washington January 23, 2006 - Gulf Coast states still rebuilding after last year’s devastating hurricanes will share $868 million in federal funds aimed at fueling road and bridge projects, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta announced today.

Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and Florida will use the money to repair or rebuild federally supported highways and bridges damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Mineta said.

Of the money released today, Mississippi will receive $740 million, Louisiana $75 million, Florida $42 million and Texas $11 million for repairs based on formal requests already received from the states, Mineta said. Additional funds are likely to be received once the states issue final requests for aid, he added.

The funding was included in a $2.75 billion emergency relief package requested by President Bush and approved by Congress late last year.

Earlier, the Department sent $25 million each to Louisiana and Mississippi, allowing them to begin repairs while they waited for Congressional action on a more comprehensive transportation funding package.

Deaths Mount on Gulf of Aden Smuggling Route to Yemen

New York January 24, 2006 - At least 70 people - mostly Somalis and Ethiopians - have died in the last week alone as a new wave of smugglers' boats crossed the Gulf of Aden from the Horn of Africa to Yemen, the United Nations refugee agency reported today.

Ron Redmond, a spokesman for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, said the recent spate of arrivals came after a two-week lull because of bad weather that prevented small boats from making the perilous crossing.

But drought, recent clashes in parts of Somalia and general instability there are prompting more people to resort to smugglers, he said.

Between 12 January and yesterday, at least 27 smugglers' boats carrying an undetermined number of people across the Gulf arrived along the coast of Yemen. A total of 1,295 Somali refugees and 73 Ethiopians have been registered at UNHCR's Mayfa'a Reception Center in Yemen, but many others have not.

There were also many missing persons reported beside those confirmed dead.

The three latest fatal incidents occurred over the weekend, with two boats reportedly capsizing and another dropping off its 120 passengers who told of 10 people who had been thrown overboard or died of dehydration.

On January 16, a boat carrying 65 people reached Yemen after drifting for six days in the Gulf of Aden with little food or water. Survivors said 20 people died.

Last September, UNHCR called for international action to stem the flow of desperate people across the Gulf of Aden after at least 150 people died in a three-week period.

The agency has also been working with the authorities in northeast Somalia to inform people about the dangers of using smugglers to cross the Gulf of Aden through videos, radio programs and other media.

UNHCR reiterated that Yemen, one of the few countries in the region to have signed the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees, has been generous in receiving migrants and refugees. The Yemeni authorities automatically grant refugee status to Somali citizens arriving in Yemen.

There are currently over 80,000 registered refugees in Yemen, some 75,000 of whom are Somalis, with possibly hundreds of thousands more who have not yet registered, according to UNHCR.

Statement by Secretary of Transportation Norman Y. Mineta Regarding Resignation of Inspector General Ken Mead

Washington January 23, 2006 - "Taxpayers are losing a fierce ally with the resignation of my good friend and respected colleague, Inspector General Ken Mead. Ken has been a tireless advocate for setting the highest possible standards of integrity, accountability and performance. Thanks to his efforts, we are all better at the work we do making the nation's transportation system as safe and efficient as possible. He will be remembered for his contributions and distinguished public service."

London January 23, 2006 - OSG Ship Management (Gr) Ltd has been awarded Lloyd’s Register’s Ballast Water Management Plan (BWMP) notation for its managed fleet of 32 product tankers and chemical carriers. OSG Ship Management (Gr) Ltd is the first tanker operator in the world to have achieved the Lloyd’s Register notation for its entire fleet. To mark the occasion, a certificate-awarding ceremony took place today in Athens. Apostolos Poulovassilis, Managing Director of Lloyd’s Register EMEA’s Piraeus Office presented the certificate to Captain George Dienis, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of OSG Ship Management (GR) Ltd.

Following the adoption by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of a new set of ballast water management guidelines, Lloyd’s Register has updated its already established ballast water management services. A new model BWMP has been developed which fully addresses the requirements of the relevant international regulations and the IMO guidelines. OSG Ship Management (GR) Ltd has been able to benefit from these latest developments.

Apostolos Poulovassilis, Managing Director of Lloyd’s Register EMEA’s Piraeus Office, says: "The world in general is becoming increasingly aware of the impact that human activities have on the environment, and people want to find ways of minimizing that impact. As technology advances, new methodologies are emerging which enable us to more effectively minimize the risk to the environment. By obtaining the BWMP notation for its entire fleet, OSG Ship Management (GR) Ltd. has demonstrated its commitment to the marine environment."

Captain Dienis says: "We have long been aware of and in full compliance with the requirements of all port states worldwide who have introduced regulations for the control of ship’s ballast in their waters. We recognized the need to develop documented procedures, both in order to ensure continued compliance and to provide transparency. Both as a tanker operator and as a publicly listed company, we take our corporate responsibilities very seriously. Lloyd’s Register was instrumental to this process, by providing us with a high level of guidance and verification services."

Port of Houston Authority Selects LXE to Provide Rugged Mobile Computers for New Bayport Terminal

Atlanta January 24, 2006 - LXE Inc. announced today that the Port of Houston Authority (PHA) has chosen LXE to provide a turnkey RF (wireless) network and rugged mobile computers for its 63+ acre Bayport Terminal, its second fully-automated Intermodal container-handling facility. The solution will include all components of the RF network plus LXE's rugged VX6 vehicle-mounted computers and MX5 handheld computers. The system will interface with the Navis EXPRESS and SPARCS terminal software systems.

As part of the agreement, LXE will also provide its patented Spire(r) Antennas. The unique design of the Spire Antenna provides increased coverage, superior performance and greater throughput than conventional antennas. The Spire Antenna makes 2.4 GHz wireless technology a viable and preferred option for port facilities over traditional narrowband RF technology options.

"The RF network and terminals need to be reliable, even in inclement weather, short of a hurricane," says Jeff Davis, PHA's container operations manager. "Given LXE's 'rugged and reliable' reputation and their significant experience working with ports, we have full confidence that LXE's products will do well in Houston's often hot and humid climate."

"Container ports are probably the most demanding environments for rugged computers and wireless data networks," says Jim Childress, LXE president and general manager. "Using the experience gained from installing and supporting RF systems in over 200 port facilities around the world, we have designed our products are designed to thrive in these salty, wet, hot and humid environments."

Peggy Rutledge, Former Director of Commercial and Regulatory Services for Hapag-Lloyd Joins GreenLine as Vice President of Maritime Solutions

Arlington VA January 24, 2006 - GreenLine Systems Inc. is pleased to announce that Ms. Peggy Rutledge has joined the executive team as Vice President of Maritime Solutions. Prior to joining GreenLine, Ms. Rutledge held the position of Director, Commercial and Regulatory Services with Hapag- Lloyd (America) Inc. where she led the Documentation, Commercial and Regulatory Affairs teams in the North American region. With previous management roles at Columbus Line (Hamburg-Sud) and A.P. Moller/Maersk, Ms. Rutledge brings over 25 years of experience and insight into ocean carrier operations, IT systems and business practices.

"Joining GreenLine provides me with the opportunity to be part of the leading team in developing innovative Supply Chain Risk Management solutions," said Ms. Rutledge. "I believe that my diverse background in addressing the operational and regulatory issues facing the maritime shipping community will be an excellent fit in assisting GreenLine's public and private sector clients establish effective approaches to managing the challenges of minimizing risk while maximizing efficiencies in an increasingly complex supply chain environment."

As a recognized maritime industry expert, Ms. Rutledge has served as a representative to numerous Customs - Trade working groups addressing the implementation of new information technology and business practices in both the United States and Canada. Ms. Rutledge has also served as the Executive Chair and Ocean Chair of the Customs Electronic Systems Action Committee (CESAC). CESAC is the leading forum for discussions between the international transportation sectors and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; dealing with the technical and procedural issues in the ongoing operations of the Automated Commercial System (ACS), and the Automated Manifest System (AMS), as well as addressing border security and facilitation issues impacting other US government agencies such as US Census Foreign Trade Division, FDA, and APHIS.

In 2004, Ms. Rutledge was appointed by the United States Treasury Secretary and the Commissioner of Customs to serve on the 9th round of the Departmental Advisory Committee on Commercial Operations of Customs and Border Protection (COAC). In this role she serves as a senior industry advisor to the US Department of Homeland Security and US Customs and Border Protection on policy and technical issues related to supply chain security and trade facilitation.

"We are very pleased that Ms. Rutledge has chosen to join the GreenLine team," said Noah Rosenkrantz, CEO of GreenLine Systems. "Ms. Rutledge brings a uniquely broad and detailed understanding of the operational, information technology and regulatory issues facing ocean carriers and their customers today. We are certain that our clients will derive significant benefits from her expertise."

Hartford January 24, 2006 - As technology continues to improve the way business is conducted, The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. has announced that its international air and ocean cargo insurance is now available to agents using the company's dynamic electronic submission tool, Quote Marine.

Accessed through The Hartford's convenient Electronic Business Center (EBC) portal, Ocean Cargo is the second marine insurance product to be made available on the Quote Marine platform. The technology allows agents to quickly submit, rate and bind policies over the internet, placing coverage in minutes rather than days. It also reduces the amount of paperwork involved in the quoting process, and provides simple management of accounts at any time of day or night, with just a few clicks on a computer.

Ocean Cargo insurance is a type of commercial marine coverage that protects goods shipped internationally, by air or by sea and also during their connecting transport. It also covers cargo that is re-packed by exporters or unpacked for distribution at its final destination.

The Hartford's Quote Marine capabilities also include Builder's Risk insurance, which was introduced in December 2004. Builder's Risk is a type of inland marine coverage that protects the increasing value of property and building projects during all phases of construction.

"The addition of Ocean Cargo to our Quote Marine platform shows how committed we are to our commercial marine business," said Lauren Berry, assistant vice president of the commercial marine unit at The Hartford. "Agents and brokers who write marine coverage want tools and processes that make their jobs easier. With our expanding electronic interface, we can help them focus more on relationships and new clients, which are the things that matter most to their business."

As with Builder's Risk insurance, Quote Marine enables agents to submit an Ocean Cargo application by completing a few easy-to-navigate screens. While the client waits, agents can test the effect of different deductibles and other options that impact premium. If the account meets underwriting guidelines, coverage can be offered with a limit of up to $1 million per vessel on international air and ocean cargo, and up to a total of $25 million in annual values shipped -- the agent can bind coverage immediately and the sale can be completed before the client hangs up the phone or leaves the agent's office. An application that does not meet online underwriting guidelines is automatically sent to a marine underwriter for consideration and will receive a response within two business days.

"For agents, this is an easy way to service many smaller to midsize marine exposures," added Berry. "Whether it's writing a policy in the early morning hours or reviewing a commission statement on a Sunday afternoon, doing marine business with The Hartford is quick and convenient. It's all part of our approach to be the company of choice for marine business."

Besides the easy online placement, The Hartford's Ocean Cargo program features the company's comprehensive Worldwide Transportation Policy(R) insurance protection, which includes extensive coverage for international cargo during all phases of the shipment process. Key features of this policy include automatic coverage for concealed damages up to 120 days after delivery; interest-free loans for up to 50 percent of a claim amount while that claim is being resolved; coverage for expenses incurred when rushing replacement parts, documentation or personnel to repair damaged property; protection from unscrupulous parties that use fraudulent documentation; full or partial reimbursement of a deductible after funds are recovered; protection for shipments lost in transit after 60 days; and automatic coverage for cargo placed in temporary storage, anywhere in the world. A minimum premium can also be set as low as $500.

One of the nation's leading, full-service marine insurance carriers, The Hartford has been a top choice among clients and agents for decades, pioneering a host of technology breakthroughs to make it easier for agents to write personal lines, small commercial and, more recently, middle market business.

The new Ocean Cargo quoting capability is part of the company's array of online tools available to any agent of The Hartford through its Electronic Business Center (EBC). In addition to Builder's Risk and Ocean Cargo, the company is planning to extend its Quote Marine electronic submission capability to other marine products, including Motor Truck Cargo and Contractor's Equipment. For further information and to register for the EBC, agents can contact their Hartford representative or call The Hartford's Agency Interface Services Team toll free at 877-322-4833 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST.

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