Havila Shipping ASA:: Sale of vessels

Havila Shipping ASA has, following demands from lenders, and in accordance with
the current restructuring agreement, sold the PSV vessel Havila Commander and
the AHTS vessels Havila Jupiter and Havila Venus The ships are scheduled to be
delivered to new owners at the beginning of November.  The sales proceeds will
be used to repay the debt and will have a limited effect on the company's
liquidity.

Contacts:

CEO Njål Sævik, +47 909 35 722
CFO Arne Johan Dale, +47 909 87 706

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section
5-12 the Norwegian Securities Trading Act