Maersk Supply Service has ordered two multipurpose anchor handling tug supply vessels from Volkswerft Stralsund, Germany for delivery first half of 2003.


The two vessels will be sister vessels to MAERSK ASSISTER and MAERSK ATTENDER, which were delivered from Volkswerft Stralsund last year.


In addition to the above Maersk Supply Service has ordered two 17,500 BHP UT722L type anchor handling tug supply vessels from Langsten AS, Norway for delivery first half of 2002.


Both contracts contain options for additional vessels.


The above vessels will join the existing fleet of 55 vessels operated by Maersk Supply Service.


For further information please contact:


Tage Bundgaard, Executive Vice President
Phone +45 33 63 36 35.